Meet the team guiding Forge Aotearoa's mission
Dedicated leaders passionate about developing wayfinder spirituality and pioneer mission in Aotearoa
Minister, Kiwi Church
Darryl lives in Christchurch with Michele and their sons. He is minister of "Kiwi Church," a relatively young network of small relational communities, and also has a role in the wider church supporting the training of ministers and leaders. He loves sport, movies, being outside and Star Trek.
Community Development
Anne is passionate about the wayfinding leadership model and the wisdom of listening deeply to community voices. She led the Community Relations Team for Presbyterian Support Northern and has been involved in a number of community led development initiatives involving gardens, food security and social justice issues.
Community Minister
Josh serves as a minister in two 'wayfinding' contexts in Christchurch. As the community minister at The Village Church, he leads an emerging mission initiative centered around a community drop-in space. With the Prestons New Mission Seedling, Josh leads a small community exploring what it means to be church in their neighbourhood. Beyond ministry, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Susan, their three daughters, and their overfed cat, Alfie.
Mission Catalyst, Presbytery Central
Stuart is the Mission Catalyst for Presbytery Central, which sees him travelling around the lower North Island, encouraging and supporting congregations discern how they can participate in God's Mission. He lives in Wellington with Lala who he met while they were both studying missiology in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Together they have three children and two cats. One of Stuart's main loves is trail running.
Spiritual Director
Diane's passion for Forge Aotearoa comes from her twelve years in parish ministry in Wanaka, where she pioneered Spirit of the Lake - a cafe style gathering for the local new age community, telling the gospel story in contemporary parables. Earlier Diane was producer, director and journalist with TVNZ then Director of Communication for the Presbyterian Church. Today she is a Spiritual Director and Professional Supervisor based in Wellington. She was ordained to ministry in 2002.
Kairuruku Whanake, Alpine Presbytery
Abi is the Kairuruku Whanake (Formation and Development Coordinator) for Alpine Presbytery. She is passionate about local church and enjoys supporting congregations who are wanting to engage with the mission that God has called them to in their local context. She is currently studying towards her Graduate Diploma in Theology, with an interest in intercultural church. She lives just outside of Christchurch with Isaac, they have three children, two cats and five chickens.
Team Member
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