Ready to make a global impact? Dive into the vibrant world of cross-cultural ministry! Discover new perspectives, build powerful skills, and ignite your passion to spread the Gospel in Aotearoa and worldwide.

In the unique cultural landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Gospel has a vital role to play in shaping our conversations about justice, reconciliation, and identity.

Laidlaw College has over 100 years of training cross-cultural workers, and our faculty offer broad missions expertise and experience. We can’t wait to guide you through wrestling with the Te Tiriti ō Waitangi, exploring the intersection of Gospel and culture, and engaging with the complex
outworking of faith in a diverse society.

Study Options

There are a range of ways to explore Missions and Cultural Studies at Laidlaw College, including through our Missions Studies Degree Specialisation. Check out our other offerings below. 

Theology staff

Our staff are leaders in their fields. Here are some of lecturers involved in our Missions and Cultural Studies courses.

Rebecca de Jong

Lecturer (Missions Studies)

Rebecca de Jong is passionate about all things mission. Rebecca completed a BTh through Laidlaw College and a MA in Missiology through All Nations Christian College (UK). Rebecca has been a missionary in Myanmar for twelve years with her husband, John, and four children. She is committed to preparing students for the mission field and brings passion and energy to her classes.

Other staff to include: 

Bradford Haami

Stuart Lange

Mark Keown

Ryan Lang

Sam Carpenter