DCBC STAFF

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mike Bagge
Kia ora,
My name is Mike and I am the Senior Pastor at DCBC. In my leadership roles I am motivated by working in teams, growing teams and raising up new leaders. I enjoy talking with people about life, faith, God and church. One of the fascinating parts of my role is having the opportunity to connect with people who have a range of different life experiences, perspectives and beliefs in God; I especially enjoying meeting new people.
I am married to Susan, who is a GP and a partner at her practice in South Dunedin, and we have three tamariki: Nathan, Scarlet and Hazel. When I am not spending time with my family, I love to roam around the hills and beaches of Dunedin with our dog or mountain bike. I use the word “roam” because I am not very fit and wander the hills very slowly, thinking (day-dreaming) about God and life in general.

Mike Bagge

Kia ora,
My name is Mike and I am the Senior Pastor at DCBC. In my leadership roles I am motivated by working in teams, growing teams and raising up new leaders. I enjoy talking with people about life, faith, God and church. One of the fascinating parts of my role is having the opportunity to connect with people who have a range of different life experiences, perspectives and beliefs in God; I especially enjoying meeting new people.
I am married to Susan, who is a GP and a partner at her practice in South Dunedin, and we have three tamariki: Nathan, Scarlet and Hazel. When I am not spending time with my family, I love to roam around the hills and beaches of Dunedin with our dog or mountain bike. I use the word “roam” because I am not very fit and wander the hills very slowly, thinking (day-dreaming) about God and life in general.
Mike Simpson

I’ve been at DCBC since coming to Dunedin as a student many years ago and have been on the leadership team since 2003. My current leadership responsibilities include training and developing leaders – especially those working with our children, youth and young adults, overseeing the Property and Finance area and the Ministries area, some preaching and generally contributing to the big picture of DCBC. Although no longer involved, for many years I’ve overseen the High School youth ministry (DCBC Youth) on Wednesday nights along with my wife Fi (who still leads) and an amazing team of leaders. Fi (who is a Sports Dietician) and I have two adult children beyond high school – Caleb, Abby – and one still at high school – Levi. In my spare time I enjoy running in the hills around Dunedin, coaching basketball and rock climbing.

Mike Simpson

I’ve been at DCBC since coming to Dunedin as a student many years ago and have been on the leadership team since 2003. My current leadership responsibilities include training and developing leaders – especially those working with our children, youth and young adults, overseeing the Property and Finance area and the Ministries area, some preaching and generally contributing to the big picture of DCBC. Although no longer involved, for many years I’ve overseen the High School youth ministry (DCBC Youth) on Wednesday nights along with my wife Fi (who still leads) and an amazing team of leaders. Fi (who is a Sports Dietician) and I have two adult children beyond high school – Caleb, Abby – and one still at high school – Levi. In my spare time I enjoy running in the hills around Dunedin, coaching basketball and rock climbing.

Kate Cooper

Hi, I’m Kate and I lead our awesome team of welcomers here at DCBC. I absolutely love to connect people with each other and with our amazing Lord. I am married to Tim (who leads the School of Arts at University of Otago), we have 4 strapping sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law and two very precious grandchildren! We love board games and backyard cricket, camping, exploring and anything to do with the beach and especially playing with our new puppy!

Kate Cooper

Hi, I’m Kate and I lead our awesome team of welcomers here at DCBC. I absolutely love to connect people with each other and with our amazing Lord. I am married to Tim (who leads the School of Arts at University of Otago), we have 4 strapping sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law and two very precious grandchildren! We love board games and backyard cricket, camping, exploring and anything to do with the beach and especially playing with our new puppy!

Robin Taylor

My name is Robin Taylor, and I re-joined the PLT in 2025 after spending 12 years back in Scotland, my home country. I am a medic by profession, and back in Scotland I was leader for introducing a national Care Plan for patients with complex or end-of-life illness who come into hospital acutely. Back in 1999, I was asked to help at what is now Musselburgh Baptist Church, and somewhat to my surprise, but with God’s leading, I became the part-time pastor for 8 years. This meant some changes in my work life – job-sharing with a younger consultant who was also a 7-times mother. From 2007 till 2012 I was Young Adults pastor here at DCBC. I now live in North Taieri, and after 47 years, there is no more medicine. I am learning how to look after some calves and manage a huge garden. But my heart remains focused in seeking to encourage younger Christians to grow and persevere in the faith in an era when to do so is such an immense challenge.

Robin Taylor

My name is Robin Taylor, and I re-joined the PLT in 2025 after spending 12 years back in Scotland, my home country. I am a medic by profession, and back in Scotland I was leader for introducing a national Care Plan for patients with complex or end-of-life illness who come into hospital acutely. Back in 1999, I was asked to help at what is now Musselburgh Baptist Church, and somewhat to my surprise, but with God’s leading, I became the part-time pastor for 8 years. This meant some changes in my work life – job-sharing with a younger consultant who was also a 7-times mother. From 2007 till 2012 I was Young Adults pastor here at DCBC. I now live in North Taieri, and after 47 years, there is no more medicine. I am learning how to look after some calves and manage a huge garden. But my heart remains focused in seeking to encourage younger Christians to grow and persevere in the faith in an era when to do so is such an immense challenge.

Rachel Rodger

I have been a Dunedin girl since moving here as a student and now call it home with my husband Euan and our three girls. As well as experience in science research, I have been in pastoral ministry and leadership for over twenty years and joined the Pastoral Leadership Team at DCBC in 2025. I have the fun job of facilitating spiritual growth through discipleship that extends beyond Sunday services. One of my favourite things to do is to help people get unstuck and grow in their relationship with God to pursue the ministry calling He has for their life. I also enjoy studying theology and helping others engage with Scripture in a meaningful and faith-filled way.  When I’m not enjoying the company of my amazing teenagers, you’ll find me reading and writing around Dunedin’s beaches and cafes and chasing the sun.

Rachel Rodger

I have been a Dunedin girl since moving here as a student and now call it home with my husband Euan and our three girls. As well as experience in science research, I have been in pastoral ministry and leadership for over twenty years and joined the Pastoral Leadership Team at DCBC in 2025. I have the fun job of facilitating spiritual growth through discipleship that extends beyond Sunday services. One of my favourite things to do is to help people get unstuck and grow in their relationship with God to pursue the ministry calling He has for their life. I also enjoy studying theology and helping others engage with Scripture in a meaningful and faith-filled way.  When I’m not enjoying the company of my amazing teenagers, you’ll find me reading and writing around Dunedin’s beaches and cafes and chasing the sun.

Apprenticeship

Zoie Kupenga

OPERATIONS TEAM

Tina Jamieson

Operations Manager

Katie Waller

Finance & Operations Assistant

Julie-Ann Ross

Commercial Property Manager

Malcolm Cowan

Caretaker