Presbytery Moderator
Rev Lynmaree Sopoaga
Aunty Lyn Became Moderator of the Presbytery at the May 2025 Gathering She is also the minister at Malvern Cooperating Parish.
Executive Officer
Rev Martin Stewart
Martin has been Executive Officer since July 2020. Previously he was one of the ministers at The Village in Christchurch.
Kaihautū Whakatipu - Ministries Coordinator
Rev Dan Spragg
Dan began this role in February 2024. The role contains a number of responsibilities including New Mission Seedlings, Mission Planning, Parish Reviews, Young Adults, and Presbytery Staff, as well as generally getting alongside parishes and people encouraging steps into new spaces.
Resource Team Leader
Abi Trevathan
Abi holds a half-time position that commenced in October 2018. Her responsibilities include evaluating and facilitating resource requirements as well as exploring support options within our Presbytery.
Youth Enabler
Benjamin Durward
Sage is employed for 15 hours a week and provides support and pastoral care to youth workers within the Presbytery.
Office Support
Lana Stevens
Lana is employed for 15 hours per week and provides support to the Presbytery.
Presbytery Committees
Property & Finance
Convenor: Ann MacMillan
Human Resources
Convenor: Lyn Heine
Lyn is the lay minister at Greymouth Uniting Parish.
Resourcing
Convenor: Rev Rory Grant
Rory is one of the ministers at Timaru Presbyterian Parish.