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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.
Resource Library
Explore a wide range of resources, including articles, guides, and helpful links, designed to support your ministry journey and personal growth.
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.
Food for Prayer – Who is the Church?
This one–page study guide explores who the church is and provides helpful thoughts, questions, and food–for–prayer. This guide can be used for individual or group study.
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.
Pastoral Care Handbook
This simple and engaging resource is ideal for pastoral care teams, pastoral workers, and ministers to be acquainted with pastoral care issues most commonly encountered.
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.