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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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…
09May

How to Share Your Faith – Presbytery Central Workshop

10:00am St Albans Presbyterian Church 339 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to share your faith? Our faith is so important to us. And yet, it can be hard to know how to talk about what we believe and…

Resource Library

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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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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