Originally from South Africa, in 2005 I was commissioned and sent off with a team to plant a church in Wellington, New Zealand. Since 2007, I have served as its full-time pastor. Before starting my PhD research, I was also the regional director for Acts 29 in NZ. Together with preaching and church planting, I am deeply invested in theological training. In this regard, I serve at a few different institutions and host a podcast that focuses on Reformed biblical and systematic theology. Other than my personal enjoyment of reading, writing and teaching, I also love to spend quality time with my family. I have been married for 19 years and have 5 children.