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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.
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.
Eldership Training – What does it mean to be an elder?
Leaders’ Retreat – Encounters with God (Kaimai Presbytery)
Resource Library
Explore a wide range of resources, including articles, guides, and helpful links, designed to support your ministry journey and personal growth.
Leadership Handbook
This resource will guide you in thinking about the different ways leadership can be expressed in the church. The handbook rests on thoughtful engagement with Scripture and church practice, with practical considerations and questions to explore your leadership practice.
A Field Guide to Forgiveness Podcast
Church minister Malcolm Gordon has spent 15 years preaching, yet struggles to forgive. In this 7-week podcast, he explores forgiveness by interviewing guests from diverse backgrounds, hoping their stories will help him—and others—learn how to finally let go. Honest, raw, and surprisingly relatable.
History of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ
This very readable, engaging and brief resource is ideal for anyone interested in discovering the whakapapa of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ (PCANZ).
Introduction to Preaching
This resource is suitable for emerging and experienced preachers. The material covers the basics of the preacher’s spirituality through to preaching from different parts of the bible.