Marks , Gerard Thomas

1940- . After graduating from N.Z. Baptist Theological College in 1964, Marks was Pastor successively of Royal Oak 1965-70; Clutha-Owaka 1970-74; and Papatoetoe 1975-83; becoming General Superintendent of the Baptist Union, 1984-1991. International pastorates followed in Papua New Guinea 1992-1995; Japan 1996-2001, followed by transitional pastorates at Mt Albert and Rimutaka. He displayed significant vision and breadth as General Superintendent. This was particularly helpful in relation to the charismatic renewal which was increasingly becoming mainstream within N.Z. Baptist life in the 1980s.