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Meet the Team

The People of Capernwray New Zealand

Since 1995, our dedicated team has come from different walks of life and corners of the globe, all working together with one common goal and heartfelt desire - to create a place where students can grow in their relationship with Christ. Meet our wonderful team at Capernwray New Zealand:

Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson

Business Manager

Glenn is a local, growing up close to the Monavale Campus. He gains immense personal satisfaction in his support role by seeing the lives of students and others enriched through a closer personal walk with Christ. Glenn, his wife Mags, and son Philip, all have a love of the great Kiwi outdoors – especially the beach and mountain biking

Werner Schreiber

Werner Schreiber

Principal

Werner has been lecturing at Capernwray since 2008 and became principal of Capernwray New Zealand at the end of 2017.  Werner and his wife Heidi live on-site at Monavale and take great joy in caring for and sharing the life of Christ with students.

Jesa Wishart

Jesa Wishart

ABS program manager

Originally from Tasmania, Jesa joined the ABS program in 2023. He enjoys learning and serving alongside others in the Capernwray community. 

Larisa Bartrum

Larisa Bartrum

House Manager

Larisa joined our team in January 2016. She has a background in health care and has also served in the UK with Oak Hall Expeditions, Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and in NZ with Bible Study Fellowship (BSF).

Annette Atkins

Annette Atkins

Office Administrator | Registrar

Originally from the UK, Annette joined the team in 2019.  Annette is married to Bruce with two adult children.  She loves to read, bake and spend time with her family.

Anneloor Davidson

Anneloor Davidson

Garden | Grounds

The gardens at Capernwray New Zealand are often admired. Anneloor, our wonderful gardener, quietly works away to keep everything looking beautiful in her deft and joyful way.

Heidi Schreiber

Heidi Schreiber

Pastoral Care

Aside from lecturing for a week every term, Heidi takes special care of students and volunteers with lots of prayer, chats and tea!

Mags Johnson

Mags Johnson

Faculty Assistant

Mags is originally from England and is married to Glenn. She oversees weekly assignments and Bible Studies and does a lot of marking!  

Katrina Goode

Katrina Goode

Ministries Coordinator

Katrina is originally from Tennessee and has served with Torchbearers for 8 years including 6 years at Capernwray Australia and as a field representative.  Katrina's passion and joy is sharing the life of Christ with everyone she meets.

Bethany Brown

Bethany Brown

Resident Assistant

Bethany is a real Kiwi! After completing her time as a student and leading our first Touring Bible School,  she is looking forward to the new adventure as female resident assistant

Samantha Riley

Samantha Riley

Cook

Samantha is an alumnus of Capernwray Hall in England. She keeps all of us functioning and happy with her delicious cooking.

Mayra Pickel

Mayra Pickel

Volunteer

Mayra is from Germany and loves cooking and animals. She has come to Bible school to serve and to grow in her intimacy with God.

Josh Dyck

Josh Dyck

Resident Assistant

Josh is originally from BC, Canada and was a student at Bodenseehof in 2021 before joining us in 2023. He loves seeing people discover Christ. He is a great possum hunter.

Nate Baxendine

Nate Baxendine

ABS Staff

"I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do."

(John 17:4)

 

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