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

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

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

ABS programme manager

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

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

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

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.

Sharon-Louise Good

Office Administrator

Adrian Carter

Property Manager

Katrina Goode

Pastoral Dean

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.

Penny Parsons

Housekeeping

Samantha Riley

Cook

Bethany Brown

Ministries Coordinator/Faculty Assistant

Bethany is a real Kiwi! After completing her time as a student, leading our first Touring Bible School and being a Resident Assistant, she is looking forward to the new adventure as Ministries Coordinator.

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