Episcopal Team

Carole is currently chair of the International Anglican Women’s Network Steering Group for the Anglican Communion, a board member for EfM (Education for Ministry), and has been an adjunct/guest lecturer at St John’s Theological College since 2007. She also chairs the Common Life Liturgical Commission.

Carole is passionate about liturgy and ensuring it is inclusive and accessible; about the role of women in leadership in the Church and society; and about theological education and contextual understandings of Scripture. Over the past 20 years she has had numerous articles, chapters and books on theology and liturgy published, including resources on gender justice for the Anglican Communion.

Michael began ministry in 2003 in the Parish of St Mark Remuera before being appointed vicar of St Heliers. He then spent time as a full-time chaplain in the Royal New Zealand Navy and continues to be an active member of the naval reserve today.

He values the rich diversity within our church and enjoys engaging with the variety of experiences and expressions of faith and worship in our diocese.

Michael lives in One Tree Hill with Rebecca, his wife, and their two daughters. He enjoys cooking, drinking coffee, spending time with family and friends, and sometimes pretends to like running. Like many parents, he spends evenings and Saturdays supporting children’s sports and activities.

In addition to his role as Archdeacon, Michael serves as the Bishop’s Executive Chaplain, is the Deputy Vicar General, and chairs the Faculties Committee.

Ordained in 2008, Jonathan served as curate and priest assistant at Holy Trinity Devonport and as LSM enabler in South Kaipara and Huapai before becoming vicar of St Peter’s Takapuna in 2014. Before ordination, he worked in education and development banking in South Africa, migrating with his family to New Zealand in 1996.

His roles here included working as an investment advisor in the Tertiary Education Commission and an industry manager for Competenz. He has been a member of various education and community advisory boards and was a founding board member of Vanguard Military School, a designated character school in Albany.

Jonathan is a very keen mountain biker and lives in Torbay with his wife, Faith. They have two children and four grandchildren.

She also leads the Ministry Formation Team of seven talented leaders who support ministry in the areas of children and families, youth, adults in their 20s and 30s, intergenerational ministry, and lay development.

Formally a teacher, Sarah was ordained in 2002 and spent four years in parish ministry before serving as chaplain at Diocesan School for Girls for almost 10 years. During this time, she stayed connected with the wider diocese by serving on Diocesan Council and the Bishop’s Mission and Ministry Oversight Group.

Sarah lives in Greenlane and in her spare time enjoys reading, movies, and catching up with friends and family. She has two adult sons and a renegade cat whose territory includes sunny spots in neighbouring houses.

Sonia is also the secretary of the Diocesan Council, chair of the Diocesan Health and Safety Committee, and serves on a several other committees and working groups.

Sonia has spent nearly 30 years working in the faith-based charitable sector. This experience gives her an in-depth understanding of the heart of not-for-profit organisations and the unique way they function.

In her spare time, Sonia enjoys walking, spending time with family and friends and camping. Her pet hate is glitter, and her family calls her a clean freak! Sonia is also a keen traveller and has been fortunate to visit some extraordinary countries, with more on her bucket list.

Liz enjoys the wide variety of tasks associated with this role, and the fact that no two days are the same!

Liz is married to Mark and has two adult sons. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.