Meet the staff


The Bible Society is located in Wellington, where executive, fundraising and scripture distribution staff operate. We also have staff located throughout New Zealand who provide regional support and resources to churches, action groups and volunteers.

General Contact

Postal address: 144 Tory Street Wellington, Please ring 0800 42 42 53 for general enquiries.
Mailing List: To be added or removed from our mailing list or to change your address please forward your details to

Senior Staff
Mark Brown

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Brown
Mark provides leadership to the organisation.
Silke Hendel

Marketing Manager

Silke Hendel
Silke is responsible for all marketing and communications requirements and maintaining a positive brand perception.

Bruce Peterson

Events and Projects manager

Bruce Peterson
Bruce manages our presence at events put on by both the Bible Society and other ministries. He is also responsible for Bible Society projects.
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Bible Engagement Advocate

Stephen Opie
Stephen's job is to tackle the Bible reading crisis in New Zealand. He aims to encourage Kiwis to get back into reading their Bibles as the key activity in developing a relationship with God.
Allan Davidson

Regional coordinator and HR Manager

Allan Davidson
Allan manages the regional representatives who are the human face of Bible Society in churches and the Christian community.
He also ensures that Bible Society’s personnel are selected, trained, equipped and supported to fulfil Bible Society’s mission.
Errol Pike

Resource & Development Manager

Errol Pike
Contact Errol for information about: Bible-A-Month Club, "The Word at Work", Bible Society media releases, fundraising for Bible Society or speaking opportunities.
Don Hardman

Chief Financial Officer

Don Hardman
Don is responsible for financial and information systems, and is also a member of the Bible Society Development Fund.
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Scripture Distribution Manager

John Watson
John's role involves publishing, purchasing, warehousing, promoting and distributing a wide range of Scripture resources.
 

Development Executive
Terry Hore

Development Executive

Terry Hore
Visits donors personally and thanks them for gifts.

 

Regional Representatives


The regional representative is responsible for promoting the work of Bible Society in their region, providing resources and maintaining close relationships with churches of all denominations. Contact them if you would like any information about Bible Society activites in your area.
Wayne Johns

Northland

Wayne Johns (Dip Min.)
(from Warkworth to top of North Island)

 Phone: 09-435-5473
Email:
Address: PO Box 7051 Tikipunga WHANGAREI 0144
 

North Harbour Region

 Phone: 0800 42 42 53
Email:
Michael Mardon

Auckland Region

Michael Mardon
(from Tuakau north to Avondale & Harbour Bridge)

 Phone: 09-818-1025
Mobile: 027-462-7366
Email:
Address: PO Box 20627 Glen Eden WAITAKERE 0641
Mark Sims

Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Eastlands Region

Mark Sims
(North of Desert Road to Te Kauwhata, including East Coast)		 Phone: 07-888 9990
Email:
Address: 14 College Street, Matamata 3400
Merv Rive

Central North Island

Merv Rive
(south of Desert Road, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay to Raumati, including Wairarapa)		 Phone: 06-362-7716 Mobile: 021-151-4395
Email:
Address: PO Box 11 SHANNON 4860
Richard Nickle

Wellington Region

Richard Nicoll
(from Paekakariki south including Hutt Valley)

 Phone: 04-232-7950
Mobile: 027-652-9260
Email:
Address: PO Box 51-080, Tawa
Jim Wescombe

Northern South Island Region

Jim Wescombe
(from Waitaki River north, including West Coast)

 Phone: 03-313-7754
Mobile: 021-724-253
Email:
Address: P O Box 262 RANGIORA 7440
Stephen White

Otago/Southland Region

Stephen White
(from Waitaki River south including Stewart Island)		 Phone: 03-487-8177
Mobile: 021-208-2450
Email:
Address: 37 Crammond Avenue, Corstorphine, DUNEDIN 9012
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(Korean Liaison Officer)		 Email: