Bullen, Roy Edward

1923-1998. Bullen engaged in wartime service from 1943 on HMNZS Achilles in the Pacific region. He suffered fallout from the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan to end the war. This contributed to intermittent ill-health in later life. After the war he trained at N.Z. Baptist College with subsequent pastorates at Otahuhu 1950-53; Rotorua 1953-58; Greymouth 1958-61; Murrays Bay 1961-67; Gisborne 1967-1971; Upper Hutt 1972-76; Tauranga 1976-80; and Palmerston North 1980-84. Bullen’s ministry expressed a breadth of perspective, ecumenically and in relation to society. He was an able preacher and organiser, serving on many denominational committees, including the Maori Board and the N.Z.B.M.S. Council. He edited NZ Baptist 1983-1989, in addition to editing its missionary pages for 18 years. Ref.: Obituary: NZB September 1998, 21.