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:

Ross Georgiou

National Director

Ross accepted the call of God to lead our team, commencing in September 2024. He has served in many capacities globally, most recently CEO of the Global Sports Chaplaincy Association. Ross brings a wealth of experience and strengths in mission and visionary leadership. He was born and raised in the Cambridge area, so after many years of international postings, there is a sense of homecoming. Ross is married to Roula and they have two adult sons.

Glenn Johnson

Business Manager

Glenn is a local, growing up close to the Monavale Campus. After many years overseas, he returned to NZ and joined the Capernwray NZ staff in 2007. He gains immense personal satisfaction in his support role by seeing the lives of students and others enriched through a closer personal relationship with Christ. Glenn and his wife Mags have a teenage son, and all have a love of the great Kiwi outdoors.

Werner Schreiber

Principal

Werner is a passionate Bible teacher and communicator. Originally from South Africa, he has been a pastor, teacher and businessman. His core message is Christianity as ‘Christ-in-you’. Werner is married to Heidi and they have two adult children, Joshua and Danielle.

Jesa Wishart

ABS Programme Manager

Jesa enjoys adventure and learning and growing in the Capernwray community

Larisa Bartrum

Hospitality 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).

Sharon-Louise Good

Office Administrator

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.

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.

Bethany Brown

Ministries Co-Ordinator |
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.

Carey Ireland

Academic Dean

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.

Penny Parsons