Organising Committee

Calvyn Jonker is the Pastor of Wanganui East Baptist Church in Wanganui, New Zealand. Calvyn studied at The Shepherd’s Bible College in Hastings, before serving as Associate Pastor at Howick Baptist Church from 2008 to 2010. He is married to Alice, and together they have two daughters. His hobbies include fishing, kayaking and aviation.

Calvyn blogs (occasionally) at calvynjonker.blogspot.com.

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Joe Fleener serves as Associate Pastor of Howick Baptist Church in Auckland, New Zealand. Joe received his theological training at Calvary Baptist Seminary in Lansdale, PA, USA. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer of Ethics and Hebrew Exegesis/Ruth at Grace Theological College, and the Regional Trainer for BibleWorks in New Zealand.

Joe is a full-time husband to Mandy, and father to one son and two daughters. As a family they enjoy music, many outdoor activities, reading, and learning more about God’s wonderful creation.

Joe blogs about family and personal study at joefl.wordpress.com, and he is also a contributor to the gospel-focused kiwifruit blog.

About Us

STAND is a conference hosted by Howick Baptist Church to encourage and equip Christians in Aotearoa, New Zealand to stand for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

As the Lord wills, we meet together annually to encourage each other to proclaim, and hold fast to the gospel that has been entrusted to the church.

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