MEET THE TEAM
JD & TRISH DROWERPASTORJD & Trish have been on the Eldership team and Pastoring The Station Community Church since 2003. They so far have four adult children, of which three are married.They are also blessed Nan & Pa to six full-on grandchildren.
They as a family had a course adjustment to their lives in 1989, which has taken JD from working with pipes as a plumber to working with people since then. The experiences God has exposed them to include; 11 years at Camp David Adventure Centre in Hawkes Bay, three years with Youth for Christ Hawkes Bay, three years with Youth Impact Hawkes Bay, as well as been on the ground floor of developing nationally PRAXIS NZ since 2001. JD's passion is speaking and mentoring. "we love to see people set free in Christ and to blow wind in their sails as they walk out their life in step with The Holy Spirit" |
VISION
- Those who are part of The Station will be taught how to be serious desciples (apprentices) of Jesus, as we represent Him to those around us (2 Corinthians 5:20). To produce and develop in discipleship (as Jesus called it in Matthew 28:19) will be the the primary goal of this church and will influence all we do walking a journey with others.
- Those at The Station will have a heart for being involved in our local community and in activities that express the love of God outside of our internal church activities and church events.
- Those at The Station will be taught that Scripture is the basis for living and will be encouraged to seek a a deep understanding of the entire Bible to bring transformation in our lives. Church leadership will be committed to seeing that Scripture is taught deeply and a goal will eb seeing those in this fellowship becoming "self feeders" of the Scriptures. (Hebrews 5:11-14).
- Those who are part of The Station will serve each other so that we experience true community (Acts 2"42-47; John 13:34-35) - it will be about fellowship in nature not just in name. We will be passionate about helping people discover how God desires each to be a very valuable part of being in the 'body of Christ' (the church - 1 Corinthians 12:27).
- The "family" will be highly valued, taught about and supported with the various ministries developed (marriage, family, children etc), as the family is critical in the shaping of our society and culture (Matthew 19:4-6, Deuteronomy 6:4-9).
- Those of The Station will allow themselves to have a passion for souls, for those who have not yet experienced the love and grace of God and joy of knowing and following Jesus (2 Peter 3:9). We will try to learn to see and love people as Jesus did. At home, in our Community and to other Nations. (Matthew 9:35-38).
- The Station Community Church will not measure success by attendance, professionalism or production, but instead will measure the growth of God's character in each individual (the increase of their love for God and for people) Matthew 22:37-39.
- At The Station, the 'church' will not be something you go to, but something you are. As a fellowship we are committed to journey with Jesus Christ and with each other in community. We are a group who see a lifestyle engagement with each other and our communities as a natural outworking of our faith.