Staff

Principal

Rev Dr Geoff New

B Min (BCNZ), D Min (ACT)

Phone: 0274 416 970
Email: geoff@knoxcentre.ac.nz
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Geoff New commenced as Dean of Studies in 2015. He was appointed Principal in 2022. His employment background was as an Employment Officer (Dept of Labour) in South Auckland and working in Human Resources for the Manukau Housing Corporation. In 1993, Geoff began his study for Bachelor of Ministries majoring in pastoral care at the Bible College of NZ (now Laidlaw College). In 1996-1997 he attended the School of Ministry (Knox College) as one of the first three ordinands in the newly developed Ordination Studies Programme. In 1997 Geoff was called to Papakura East and Hunua Presbyterian Church where he was minister until appointed Dean of Studies (KCML). During his time at Papakura East, Geoff was also a Police Chaplain for five years for the Counties-Manukau Police District, lectured in preaching for five years at Laidlaw College, lectured on occasions at Carey Baptist College and since 2011 has been a trainer for Langham Preaching (nz.langham.org) with responsibility in South Asia. Since 2012 he has been the director for Kiwimade Preaching (kiwimadepreaching.com) which is the NZ expression of Langham Preaching. Kiwimade Preaching aims to encourage, challenge and resource preachers within the NZ context. Geoff was awarded a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2011 through the Australian College of Theology. His thesis was entitled: “Back to the Future: The impact of the ancient disciplines of Lectio Divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation on contemporary preaching.” Geoff is married to Ruth. They have three adult children: Rebekah (married to James), Josiah and Luke. Geoff enjoys indoor rowing, biking, silent retreats and movies (not silent).

Geoff has authored three books:

Imaginative Preaching: Praying the Scriptures so God Can Speak Through You

Live, Listen, Tell: The Art of Preaching

Echoes: the Lord’s Prayer in the Preacher’s Life

Lecturer/Ministry Formation Coordinator

Dr Rev Andrew Nicol

PhD Theology (Otago)

Phone 027 919 2191

Email: andrew.nicol@knoxcentre.ac.nz

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Andrew began at KCML in July, 2023 as lecturer and formation studies coordinator.  He comes to KCML with a passion for theological formation and he is committed to the equipping of the whole people of God in their calling.  Andrew has relished undertaking theological education in a variety of contexts over the last thirty years including time at Te Nikau Bible Training Centre and the Bible College of New Zealand (now Laidlaw College).  Between 2006 and 2012 Andrew completed a Post-Graduate Diploma and PhD in Theology at the University of Otago.  As a trained teacher he was the Head of Religious Studies at St. Bede’s Prep School in East Sussex from 2002-2006, and most recently teacher and chaplain at John McGlashan College in Dunedin.  From 2013 until his return to Dunedin in 2022, Andrew was the minister at St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church in Bishopdale, Christchurch, at which time he taught Christology for Laidlaw College for several years and assisted in a variety of capacities in Alpine Presbytery.  Andrew is married to Charissa and they have four children—Elliot, Theo, Eliana and Abrielle.  He is a keen supporter at any of the children’s many activities, is the self-designated ‘glory cook’ in the Nicol household, and loves travel. 

Publications:

Exodus and Resurrection: The God of Israel in the Theology of Robert W. Jenson. Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2016.

“Why Do Humans Die?: An Exploration of the Necessity of Death in the Theology of Robert Jenson with Reference to Karl Barth’s Discussion of ‘Ending Time.’” In Trinitarian Theology after Barth, edited by Myk Habets and Phillip Tolliday, 1st ed., 241–54. The Lutterworth Press, 2011.

‘A Letter from New Zealand,’ Reform Magazine, United Reform Church UK, July 2019. 

Management Support Officer

Rev Dr Darryl Tempero

Ph: 027 556 0055
Email: darryl.tempero@knoxcentre.ac.nz
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Darryl commenced his role with KCML in January 2021. He has comprehensive experience in a wide-range of PCANZ ministry contexts. He has had well over 30 years’ experience in local, presbytery, and national roles. Darryl planted Kiwi Church (Christchurch) nine years ago and continues to lead there. Since 2011, Darryl has also been a resource minister for Alpine Presbytery.He has served on the KCML Advisory Board, and more recently convened the principal’s support group. Darryl is currently the convenor for LSC. He has relinquished this role to take up the position at KCML. Darryl lectures in formation at Laidlaw College (Christchurch). He was awarded his DMin with distinction from Fuller Theological College in 2017. As Management Support Officer, Darryl works closely with the KCML Dean of Studies/Acting Principal. This role demands a unique mix of gifts and skills for assisting in: the management of KCML; supporting the work of formation of interns; and development of the wider leadership of the PCANZ.

Registrar

Susan Peters

Susan began on a casual basis at KCML in March 2017 assisting Registrar, Catherine Van Dorp prior to her departure the month following. The role has changed a little since Catherine left, with much of the financial reporting and processing now handled by our Wellington office. Susan works 18 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) and undertakes a variety of administrative duties. With a background in banking, finance and administration, the position and hours of work were a good fit for Susan and KCML. She lives locally with her partner David, and two teenage children, Cameron and Darcy, and spends a good portion of her two days off per week volunteering, organising and attending events associated with her son’s school and musical pursuit’s and daughters school, sporting, and dance activities.

Phone: 027 366 1340

Email: registrar@knoxcentre.ac.nz

Postal address

Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, Arden Street, Opoho, Dunedin 9010.