Staff Profiles
Wayne Matheson
Wayne joined the staff at Knox in 2007 and is the minister with leadership responsibility. Wayne leads the staff team and is responsible for teaching and preaching. Wayne currently serves on the Board of Proprietors at St Oran's College as well as on the Council of Assembly of the Presbyterian Church.
Doug Pa'u
Born in Auckland, Doug is married to Liz and they have four children. Doug was originally called to Knox Church in 1988 as Associate Minister and moved along to St Columba in 1995 to provide ministry to the people of Naenae.
Rachel Fransen
Office Team Leader
Rachel joined Knox Team in 2008. Rachel is the Office Team Leader and works alongside Liz, her usual days of work are Tuesday - Thursday but at times Rachel and Liz can swap days - just to keep you on your toes.
Rachel joined Knox Team in 2008. Rachel is the Office Team Leader and works alongside Liz, her usual days of work are Tuesday - Thursday but at times Rachel and Liz can swap days - just to keep you on your toes.
Liz Hunter
Liz started at Knox in March 2007 as an office assistant and now works as an office administrator. She is married to Stuart and they have 3 school aged children.
Kris Gilbert
Kris joined the staff in 2010 and is responsible for overseeing ministry areas involving children. He is passionate about seeing spiritual growth in families and partnering with them in their journey. He is married to Megan and they plan to have children one day soon. He loves adventure sports, traveling, and reading.
Matt Swank
Youth Pastor
Matt joined the staff at Knox in 2010 when he and his wife Angela moved from Michigan to Lower Hutt. He is responsible for overseeing our our youth and young adult ministries. Matt is passionate about worship and discipleship.
Matt joined the staff at Knox in 2010 when he and his wife Angela moved from Michigan to Lower Hutt. He is responsible for overseeing our our youth and young adult ministries. Matt is passionate about worship and discipleship.