The Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership forms ministers and leaders for service in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand and partner churches.
We work in partnership with a variety of groups and networks, including Te Aka Puaho, the Pacific Island Synod, the Council of Asian Congregations, Presbyteries, United District Councils, and congregations.
In addition to training people for National Ordained Ministry, the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership also provides training for Local Ordained Ministers, Local 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.
Events and Notices
CATALYSING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
21-22 August 2025 – Conference in Dunedin
PressGo (PCANZ) is working with the University of Otago Theology Department and First Church of Otago, along with the Dunedin Anglican Diocese, to host a visit of Rev Dr Sam Wells (St Martin’s-in-the-Fields, London), on 21 and 22 August 2025.
Following on from the “Investing for Mission” Conference in 2023, PressGo will offer a 2-day conference event. Sam will be the keynote speaker and conversation partner and will also give a public lecture at the University of Otago on Thursday 21 August at 5.15pm.
Sam is a well-known author, speaker, theologian and missiologist. His framework of Community, Commerce, Culture and Congregational Initiatives is part of his work on an incarnational theology of church culture, innovation and presence in a secular society.
This is a “don’t miss” event. Further details will be available soon – email lisa.wells@xtra.co.nz to ensure you receive updates. An event hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin will be held on the previous day, Wednesday 20th August and PressGo expect attendees will be able to register for this event as well.
Travel Subsidies for PCANZ Ministers and Leaders: Travel subsidies will be made available to PCANZ Ministers and Leaders, based on geographical region (zones listed below) Application form for the subsidy can be accessed here Applications for travel subsidies must be received no later than Sunday 21st of September 2025 (one month after the event) Applications and associated tax invoices for travel should be forwarded to: registrar@knoxcentre.ac.nz
- Zone 1- within 100km of Dunedin- Nil
- Zone 2- Otago (more than 100km), Southland, Canterbury- $250
- Zone 3- Top of South and West Coast- $350
- Zone 4- North Island- $500
SAVE THE DATE: “Catalysing Christian Communities” , Thursday 21 to Friday 22 August, 2025.