Pauline Simonsen is our Dean here at Emmaus. She loves to teach, and especially enjoys working with groups of adults. She has a PhD in English Literature and taught at Massey University for several years before completing a Grad Dip Theology (BCNZ). She enjoyed a long involvement teaching and leading at Laidlaw College (formerly Bible College of NZ) in Palmerston North.

Pauline is also a spiritual director, and is regularly invited to lead retreats, or as a guest speaker and preacher.

Nevin Beukes Assistant pastor at Church on Vogel in Palmerston North. I feel strongly called to cultivating a vibrant Christian community where all people are welcomed, can freely journey into the things of God and His word, and are taught how to be faithful disciples of Christ who help disciple others. I work part-time as Assistant pastor at Church On Vogel, I am also continuing my theological study. I am currently at Ridley Theological College (Melbourne, Australia) finishing off my Master of Theology.

Scott Mackay is pastor of Christ Sanctuary church in Palmerston North. He trained at Moore Theological College in Sydney, and has worked in various pastoral roles in evangelical Anglican and independent churches. Scott also spent several years working in university student ministry, and enjoys the challenge of communicating the truths of the faith to a sceptical audience. He is the husband of Jess and the father of three daughters and one son.  

Elizabeth Rowe is married to Lindsay, and they live in Feilding where they are both involved in church leadership, music and worship, and teaching. They have four sons who have all married excellently, and to date they have seven delightful grandchildren. Elizabeth’s dream was to be a vet in Africa, but reluctantly went teaching instead. She later completed a Graduate Diploma in Theology through Laidlaw mostly in Old Testament study, and has a passion to help people see Jesus in the Old Testament.

Mick Duncan has two types of degrees: street and academic. His 'street degrees' come out of working in neighbourhoods in the following cities: Dunedin, Manila, Melbourne, Central and South Auckland. His new neighbourhood is that of Whanganui. His academic degrees are in Sociology and Theology. Mick's Masters was a Thesis degree exploring a theological ethic of initiative in the life and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. His PhD explores the motif of walking toward the stranger in the life and work of John Wesley.

Mick has also written five books; including Costly Mission and the recently published Alongsiders. Mick continues to teach, speak, write, mentor and come alongside whomever for the Kingdom. He is also the Chair of Open Homes Foundation, which seeks to place vulnerable children in care.

Andrew Lim recently retired as pastor of Christ Sanctuary, Palmerston North of which he was the founding pastor. Studies at the Bible College of New Zealand and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School led him down the paths of seminary teaching and the pastoral ministry. His major in philosophy arises from his conviction that the Christian faith is intellectually defensible.

For refuge, he retreats to his garden. He is married to Gloria and they have two daughters. He blogs at: https://wildelm.wordpress.com/

Lindsay Tamblyn currently serves as the Executive Pastor at Elim Church Dunedin.

He brings a wealth of leadership and church experience to the classroom. He is known for his ‘dad’ jokes, love for scripture, engaging and practical teaching style, and warmth with people. 

His experience includes over 22 years of church-based leadership, including youth, associate and senior lead roles. He has 17 years experience in the Polytech sector where was Head of School, overseeing 4 campuses, 50 staff and 1000 students. Prior to this he ran a small construction business for 7 years.

Lindsay has authored and developed several workbooks and courses for adult learners, in use in two Bible Colleges in NZ.

He is married to Carla and they have 5 amazing children.