Nurturing ministry and leadership in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

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The Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership forms ministers and leaders for service in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand and partner churches.

In addition to training people for National Ordained Ministry, Local Ordained Ministry, and assisting in training for Amorangi Ministry, we provide training for Local Shared Ministry teams and other recognised ministries in the Church.

We support presbyteries and congregations in their leadership development, and help resource continuing ministry formation among the Presbyterian Church’s ministers and elders.

Looking to become a Minister?

Discover the pathways to ordained ministry within the Presbyterian Church. At the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, we provide the training, resources, and support you need to answer your call and serve your community effectively.

National Ordained Ministry (N.O.M.)

National ordained ministers (NOMs) are those whose call to leadership in the national church is recognised by the Church and who are trained and ordained for the ministry of word and sacrament as teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Local Ordained Ministry (L.O.M.)

Local Ordained Ministry equips leaders to serve in specific communities, focusing on local needs through a combination of theological education, on-the-job training, and contextual ministry experiences.

Amorangi Ministry

Amorangi ministry is unique to Te Aka Puaho. Te Aka Puaho is the equivalent of a Māori Synod within the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Local Shared Ministry

A Local Shared Ministry Team is a group of people identified and called by their local congregation, and commissioned by the presbytery, to provide leadership which will further the mission, life and work of the congregation.

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Explore our Training Events

Discover the pathways to ordained ministry within the Presbyterian Church. At the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, we provide the training, resources, and support you need to answer your call and serve your community effectively.

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05Nov

Redeeming Conflict – From Fighting to Thriving

7:00pm
How do you deal with conflict and disagreement? Are you an avoider or an agitator? Like it or not, conflict is a part of church life. In fact, the only part of church life that…
15Nov

The Essence and practice of Worship – Central Presbytery Workshop – Lower Hutt

9:00am Knox Presbyterian Church High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Our worship gatherings are so important in the life of our church, at the same time they can present many challenges, and stresses. How can we create and lead gatherings that help us express our…
26Jan

Women in the New Testament and Early Church

9:00am
From 26-30 January 2026, Professor Lynn Cohick will teach an intensive course in Dunedin entitled Women in the New Testament and Early Church. Lynn is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of the Houston…

Resource Library

Explore a wide range of resources, including articles, guides, and helpful links, designed to support your ministry journey and personal growth.

Presbyterian Children and Families Ministry

Presbyterian Children and Families Ministry (PCFM) serves to encourage, equip, resource and support church leaders, and those who work with children and young people. Our website is a kete of resources to help churches and families in the important, God-called task of discipling children and young people.

Elders Handbook

This handbook provides an overview of the ministry of eldership within the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ. Topics range from the biblical foundations of eldership to the nature of what elders are called to do.

Inclusive Worship Language Guide

This guide engages with the bible in exploring the language we use in our worship. The handbook seeks to facilitate sensitivity in our language and remaining faithful to the biblical witness.

Food for Prayer – Scripture

This one–page study guide explores how we experience, approach, and view the Scriptures, and the different images of the Word of God.

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Need Support for your Studies?

Apply for study grants that can help you on your path to ministry. We offer financial support to make your theological education more accessible.

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