May you be intrigued by the Gospel, or encouraged in your faith, as you read these testimonies from the people of Shore Baptist Church.

Wayne

I was raised in a cultural ancestor worship family and was influenced by Malaysia's Eastern gullible education system. Moving to a foreign land of New Zealand in 1995 as a teenager without parents exposed me to Christianity of different kinds. After being persuaded by...

Carolyn

Hello, my name is Carolyn, and I have been coming to Shore ever since I was born. I had gone to Sunday school and learnt about who Jesus is and believed in the Bible stories enough to call myself Christian. However, I never really knew what that meant and in no way...

Zara

I have grown up in a Christian home and have been going to church once I was born. I have always heard of God's love for me and how He died on the cross for my sins. I know that I need to turn away from my sins and that I need God's help to do so. I know that when I...

Joelle

Growing up with Christian parents, I was aware of my need for salvation from a young age. I worried about going to hell, and would habitually pray for God to save me, but otherwise wanted as little to do with Him as possible. I had no real desire for God, I just...

Rene

How great and faithful is our God. Acts 22:16 — And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name. My dad was a pastor, so I was raised in a loving Christian home, We attended church from Monday to Sunday. Thinking I am saved...

Nick

The only true example of Christianity I had when growing up was my great grandmother whom I loved dearly, I spent many schoolholidays and weekends with her. Great memories that will last a lifetime.Memories of going to church, reading the Bible together every night...

Other Officers

There are many more 'officers' of the church, appointed to various roles, some paid and some not. Here you can find out out about some of them..

Lemé

My story began when I was still young. I was always involved in church, we were always at functions or singing in the front of the church. I was quite young when I thought I came to faith, but my life never really reflected it. I think the reason I thought so was...

Pieter

I was raised to be a Christian in the sense that my family believed there was a creator, but the true message of the gospel was never spoken about. I knew that Jesus died for sinners but never thought that I was a bad enough person that deserves eternal punishment....