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:
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
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.
ABS program manager
Originally from Tasmania, Jesa joined the ABS program in 2023. He enjoys learning and serving alongside others in the Capernwray community.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
Cook
Samantha is an alumnus of Capernwray Hall in England. She keeps all of us functioning and happy with her delicious cooking.
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.
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.
ABS Staff
