Bron Tait’s Story

Kia ora friends,

Bron Tait’s life is remarkable and faith inspiring. In this interview Bron talks with me about her life, family and ministry. Bron and Phil’s son Greggory has autism. She shares about how challenging it was raising Greggory,

“Truly it was just one foot in front of the other…I look back now and think I must have had grace and strength, but I wasn’t aware of it. It was very much survival… I like to believe it’s made us more compassionate and more aware of our humanity”.

This compassion has shaped Bron and Phil’s care for those who struggle in a variety of ways. This has included caring for those experiencing mental illness as well as her role as a senior hospice nurse. Those of us in developed nations can tend to be uncomfortable and fearful about dying. Anxiety is high in the current global pandemic. I have long admired how Bron is at ease talking about death and dying. I like this quote in the context of her care for a church member this year,

“I believe there can be such a thing as a good death. I feel that as Christians it takes as much faith to die well and to feel peaceful going into the face of death, as it does to be healed”.

Bron finishes this interview with a great message of hope for those who face challenges that may seem overwhelming,

“Don’t give up hope. God will get you through this. Perhaps it won’t be quite how you thought it would be, but He will bring you through…If you choose to allow Him to, He will bring you through intact”.

Do listen and be encouraged by the full interview. Since recording this Bron and Phil have finished in their roles as senior pastors at Raumati Beach Church. We look forward to seeing what unfolds in this new chapter of their lives.

For those who may have missed it, in my last audio post ‘My Story with Bron Tait’ I talk with Bron about my journey through mental illness and how her care was pivotal in my recovery. Do share these messages with friends who could be encouraged. Feel free to contact me if you have a question you would like Bron to answer in a future interview.

Enjoy listening!

Bronnie Tressler

contact@revivinghope.life