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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.
Elders’ Training
A resource to help elders reflect on the spirituality and ministry of eldership. This handbook will guide you through Scriptural reflections on God’s call and…
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.
Jesus Christ meets Ihu Karaiti
Listen to this fascinating presentation by Rev Dr Wayne Te Kaawa as he re-visions Christology through a Māori lens by exploring images of Jesus in traditional and contemporary Māori art.
Countering Visions of Control
This paper critiques the fear-driven logic of surveillance and calls the church to a countercultural response. Drawing on Barth’s theology, it advocates for a witness shaped by vulnerability, presence, and trust—resisting the impulse to control and instead embracing the mystery and grace found in authentic Christian community.
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.