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.

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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.

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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.

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Reading Group – A Theology of Authority, Rethinking Christian Leadership

Is authority reserved for those with a specific calling to leadership? Who holds power in the church? As one reviewer states, “Our understanding--and misunderstanding--of authority has significant implications for our individual and corporate flourishing.”
11Sep

Noho Marae – Te Maungarongo Marae (Ōhope)

3:00pm Te Maungarongo Marae, Ōhope, New Zealand
You are invited to a weekend immersion to hear, engage, and reflect on our story in Aotearoa. And where better to learn about the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Aka Puahou, and our…
29Apr

Local Shared Ministry Enabler Training

10:00am
Local Shared Ministry is a growing and important strand of ministry in the PCANZ. To ensure these teams are working in healthy and harmonious ways, we have Enablers. Enablers help the team to gel, consider…

Resource Library

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

Discerning the Work and Presence of Christ

By drawing on Jesus’s pattern from the feeding miracles and last supper, this guide shows how the formula of take–bless–break–give can help us discern the work and presence of Jesus in our and other people’s lives.

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.

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.

Presbyterian Youth Ministry (PYM)

Presbyterian Youth Ministry (PYM) exists to encourage and equip youth ministry across Aotearoa in the PCANZ and Co–operating Churches, our website is your one-stop hub for resources that make youth ministry easier and more effective. Whether you’re a volunteer leader, a minister, or a young adult stepping into leadership, you’ll find practical tools to help you thrive.

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Share Your Story

As we celebrate 150 years of the Knox Centre, we invite you to share your story, memories, or reflections to help us honour the people, moments, and journeys that have shaped this community across generations.

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