Keynote Speakers

Geoff New

Geoff is the principal of the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership (KCML). KCML forms ministers and leaders for service in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand and partner churches.Previously he was minister of Papakura East Presbyterian Church for 17 years; and a police chaplain for Counties-Manukau Police District and lectured at Laidlaw College in preaching. He has regularly travelled to south Asia to train leaders in preaching . He is especially keen to help facilitate Christian leadership in deepening their formation in Christ and to be acquainted with the Scriptures in life-giving ways.

Scottie Reeve

Scottie is an ordained Anglican Priest, pioneer, and social entrepreneur in Wellington. As the national director of the Catch Network, Scottie has a passion for supporting small groups of people with a desire to renew the local church. Scottie is the the author of 21 Elephants, co-host of the 21 Elephants Podcast, and contributes regularly to national print media with columns on faith. Currently, he is re-planting the Anglican Parish of Brooklyn alongside his wife Cilla and daughter Luna.

Ryhan Prasad

Kia ora! I’m Rev. Ryhan Prasad (Raz) and I have a strong interest in reaching out to people with the good news of the Gospel and seeing that form and reform the Presbyterian Church in our time. My wife Ani and I have two son’s Eli and Theo and currently minister at Khandallah Presbyterian Church in Wellington.

Our ministry continues to be impacted strongly by our bi-cultural journey and the children and young people we encounter everyday. I’ve been involved with the Presy Youth Scene from Sunday school Leader, small group leader, Easter Camp, Regional Committees, Young Adults Services, A Parish Minister all the way to now serving on the Council Assembly. CONNECT has been a key touchstone throughout all that and so its awesome to be invited to come share with you all a bit about my Journey. Peace.