Ministry Leaders Wānanga
What is a wānanga?
Wānanga: A space for open discussion, for gathering together to discuss different thoughts, opinions and experiences.
In te ao Māori, te wānanga is the traditional space where knowledge is gained and exchanged. It is a very Māori way of learning – to seek to come to a deeper understanding of the matters that are discussed, but not necessarily needing to come to an outcome or to result in a decision being made. Wānanga are spaces where differences are welcomed.
This wānanga is open to ministers, elders, and others who are serving in your parish. We hope that it will be a space where we can get to know each other better, engage with different ideas and learn together!
Whākatu Presbyterian Church
34 Champion Road, Richmond
$80 for the whole weekend
(all meals except breakfast included)
Travel and Accomodation
The cost for the wānanga does not cover travel and accomodation in Nelson. A travel subsidy of $150 is available if you’re coming by car (we encourage carpooling!) and $100 if you are flying. Please let us know if you will be requiring a travel subsidy when you register.
There are a number of accomodation options available in Nelson. Chris at Queen Street Studios has offered us a discounted rate of $149 per night. To access this rate please call 0275447164 or email him. Alternatively there are options available on AirBnB, booking.com and other booking sites.
The PCANZ has discount codes available for people using rental cars from Ezi Car Rentals and Hertz. If you’d like us to send these to you please let us know on your registration form.
Rev Dr Darryl Tempero
Darryl is the half-time minister at Kiwi Church in Christchurch. He spends the other half of his time as part of the teaching staff at the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership (KCML). He will share his thoughts on Worship as Pōwhiri.
Dr Shireen Chua
Shireen is the Director of Third Culture Solutions and has recently finished her PhD entitled on Leading Culturally Diverse Organisations. She is an accredited intercultural coach and was the Acting Director for OMF International. She will be facilitating a kōrero on Leading in Complexity.
Rev Dr Andrew Callender
Andrew is the minister at St Andrews Uniting Church in Motueka and was the keynote speaker at the 2023 PCANZ General Assembly. He will lead us in a conversation on Beginning with God is Love.
Lorinda Shaw
Lorinda is a registered Clinical Psychologist and practicing Christian. Her areas of speciality include stress management, burnout and anxiety. She will share reflections from her practice and facilitate a kōrero on Mental Health, Stress Management and Self-Care.
Rev Allister Lane
Allister is the minister at St John’s in the City in Wellington. He is currently the convenor of Te Kāhui Whanaungatanga, the group tasked to look at the strategic direction of the PCANZ. Allister will be joining us and leading a kōrero based on the work the group has done so far.