Staff

Fred Brunell

Fred was born in Nelson but has spent most of his life in Auckland. He graduated from Carey Baptist College in 1996 and has served as the lead pastor at Roskill since 2006. In a former life, Fred worked in the advertising industry. He enjoys jazz and has a keen interest in the visual arts. He is the father of five children.

Paul Fletcher

Pastor
paul@mrbc.org.nz

Paul has been a follower of Jesus since 2001, the year he left Scotland and moved to New Zealand; based mainly in Auckland. He graduated from Carey Baptist in 2004, spent a season in Mangere with a small Missional community, before joining Mt Roskill Baptist in 2008. Outside of ‘work’ he enjoys soccer (properly known as football!), reading, art, and many meals with friends!

Rhett Snell

Pastor
rhett@mrbc.org.nz

Rhett was born in Durban, South Africa, but has lived most of his life in Auckland. He is married to Sarah and they have a young daughter, Emma. Before studying, Rhett managed a record shop. He graduated from Carey Baptist in 2009. He supports the All Blacks and Arsenal (in that order), loves music, and enjoys reading and talking theology.

Andrea McNickle

Children’s Pastor
andrea@mrbc.org.nz

Andrea was born in Auckland, is married to Glenn, and has 5 amazing children. Andrea has been working with children for the past 15 years and has served as Childrens Pastor at Roskill since 2007.
In her spare moments, Andrea enjoys gardening, cross stitch and reading.

Linda McGrath

Children’s Pastor
linda@mrbc.org.nz

Linda was born in Auckland and lives locally. She left the workforce to go into children's ministry in 1988 and joined the Roskill Staff in 2000. She is married with 3 children and 3 grandchildren, and enjoys music, cardmaking and spending time with her family.

Julie Benbrook

Administrator
julie@mrbc.org.nz

Julie was born in Auckland, and has lived in Mt Roskill all her life. Julie is married to Peter, has four children and one grandson. She enjoys communicating with people, young and old alike. Julie has worked as the Office Administrator since 2006.

Tim Hart

Youth Worker
tim@mrbc.org.nz

Tim has been attending and involved at Roskill since back in his wee days. Having grown in both stature and maturity (perhaps maturity more than stature) over his time at Roskill, he has completed one degree, spent 8 months in Liberia - West Africa, and married the beautiful Alyssa. Whilst not debating the finer points of youth ministry with Paul and Rhett, Tim is busy loving married life and studying towards his degree in applied theology at Carey Baptist College.

Linda Wright

Finance
finance@mrbc.org.nz

Linda was born in Auckland and has lived in Mt Albert all her life. She was married to Wayne until his sudden death 7 years ago and has 3 adult children. She has been Finance Administrator at Roskill for 2 years. She enjoys gardening, following her daughters musical career and raising chickens.