Capernwray New Zealand - Staff Profiles

Peter Thomas  B Ed [Hons], BD, MTH
(National Director)

The third son of Capernwray's founder Ian Thomas, Peter has been in New Zealand for nearly 30 years and has seen the Capernwray ministry grow throughout the world.

As well as personally directing the work here in New Zealand, Peter is also director for the Asia Pacific region.

He loves rugby, soccer and squash and the occasional spot of fishing!

Married to Elizabeth, they have two children; Callum and Alex.

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Hayden Johns  NZ Dip.Bus, BA, MA
(Pastoral Dean of Students)

As well as lecturing and teaching in the Bible School, Hayden is the first port of call for students during their time at Capernwray.

A graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chigago and Trinity Theological College in Bristol, he is passionate about sharing the Truth of the Lord Jesus with young people.

Hayden and his wife Natascha have three children; Toby, Annika and Timo.

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Hadassah Jones
(Co-ordinator of Ministries)

Hadassah first joined Capernwray in 2002 in the role of Ministries Co-ordinator. She left in 2008 to join Operation Mobilisation (OM) and the Logos Hope ministry ship.

Hadassah has now returned (with her new husband Jack!) to continue her work as Ministries Co-ordinator, bringing with her the ministry skills and experiences she developed more on the Logos Hope.

Hadassah has a passion for missions and reaching out to those in need of the Gospel.

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Peter Bichan
(ABS Course Director)

Peter heads up our fantastic ABS course that sees students come and experience 6 weeks of real excitment  and adventure.

A graduate of Capernwray Hall in England, Peter has a passion for the Word and enjoys teaching its truths. He also loves climbing, kayaking and cycling.

Peter is married and has 3 children.

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Dale Epp
(Capernwray Crossing Director)

Dale heads the ministry at Capernwray Crossing in Geraldine on the South Island. He and his wife Patti are from Canada Texas and have been involved in the Capernwray ministry internationally for 15 years.

Dale is passionate about teaching the Word of God and sharing its Truth.

Dale and Patti have two children.

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Dave Firth
(BML / Marketing Director)  

Dave came to New Zealand in July of 2008 to head up the new Business Ministry Leadership course at Capernwray having worked in the tourism, finance and marketing sectors.

He has a passion for professionalism in ministry and integrity in the workplace.

A mad soccer fan, Dave is married to Marsha and they have two boys; Taylor and Michael.

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