Pastor Warrick Baty  took up his position as Children’s Pastor in 1993 which meant that First Church became one of the rare churches of the time with a full-time Children’s Pastor.

Warrick was born and raised in Papakura.  He has three adult children (Joshua, Zoe and Daniel).

He is also a Student Support Worker at Cosgrove Primary School.

Warrick supports the Auckland Blues!

He became an Elder in 2006 and is currently the Discipleship Team Elder.