Joey is the Internship Coordinator at Laidlaw College. He oversees all programme development and delivery for the Certificate in Christian Ministry (level 4) and Diploma in Christian Studies (level 5) programmes. Joey is a Professional Teaching Fellow in the School of Theology focusing on practical and biblical theology. He teaches into courses on biblical theology, Christian leadership, and pastoral ministry.

Summary of key research

Joey is a PhD candidate focusing his research on the intersection of biblical studies, metaphor theory, and church strategy. He aims to reimagine the church leadership and strategy field with a keen focus on metaphor as being foundational to a congregation’s self-understanding and engagement.

Most recent publications

• “Romans 5:12-21: An Investigation into Paul’s Adam-Christ Typology.” Masters diss., Laidlaw College, 2021.
• “John 6:51-59 and the Eucharist.” Masters diss., Acadia University, 2017.

Personal bio

Joey is an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand (2018) and presently pastors at East City Wesleyan Church. He is passionate about preaching, church strategy, and evangelism. He is married to Lauren, and they have one daughter. Joey loves to stay active through playing ice hockey and running regularly. He also hosts a podcast called “Lunch on The Way” where he explores questions of faith, cultural philosophy, ministry, and more with Graeme Flett and Jonathan Hoskin.

Research areas of specialisation

• The Gospel of John and the Eucharist
• The Apostle Paul’s Typology of Adam and Christ
• Church Strategy, Vision, Mission, and Values

Qualifications & Awards

• PhD Candidate (Practical Theology), Auckland University of Technology, present.
• MTh - Master of Theology (New Testament), Laidlaw College, 2021.
• MA - Master of Arts in Theology (New Testament), Acadia University, 2017.
• BA - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Kingswood University, 2015.