Gary Murphy Email & Phone Number

After school I went to Otago University and studied Physical Education. In 1972 I married my wife Maree and taught for two years at Fairfield College in Hamilton before relocating to my home town to work as a refuse contractor running the streets of the Hutt Valley and Wellington in order to be fit for my main sports able Tennis/ Cricket.In 1976 I had a God encounter which dramatically changed the direction of my life. My outlook began to be less self-centred and my desire to follow Jesus far more passionate.In 1982 I was appointed a Pastor of the Lower Hutt Assembly of God Church and was in the grace of God able to willingly serve there for 5 and a half years. During that time I was in charge of Christian Education. In 1988 I returned to teaching. I had the privilege of being part of a strong PE Department at HVHS, eventually becoming Assistant HOD and then the HOD My main sporting interest at HVHS over the years was the Table Tennis Team. Over the years we won 7 National titles the high light being 2006 when we won both the Open and the Girl's title.I also liaised with students in the 40 Hour Famine and the School Christian Group. I also helped organize the Christmas Carol Services, Staff Football and Tennis.I now work voluntarily at Hope Centre Church, Lower Hutt. I am in charge of Men's Ministries, the Church Duty Teams, run a Connect Group, do some Bible class teaching and am a member of the Pastoral Care Team.I continue to keep in touch with HVHS by doing the occasional relief teaching.I also do invigilating at Victoria Law School and HVHS.

Listed skills include Curriculum Design, Sports, Time Management, Community Outreach, and 15 others.