Meet the Ordinands
Celebrating Commitment and Calling
On Saturday, 22 November, we gather as a diocesan whānau at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul to celebrate our people who are responding to God’s call to serve the Church in ordained ministry.
Ordination is a moment for all of us to give thanks. These ordinands have journeyed with their communities, discerned their vocations, and committed to lives of service, leadership, and love. As a diocese, we come together to affirm them, pray for them, and rejoice in what God is doing among us.
As we celebrate, we recognise that ministry is never done alone. It’s done in the context of community, family, and the wider body of Christ. So whether you’re part of an ordinand’s local parish, a friend from afar, or simply someone who loves seeing the Church grow, this is your invitation to join us.
Here are the ordinands we’ll be celebrating:
Doug Rowan
Doug, a lawyer and Notary Public, has been leading the Levin Parish as Bishop’s Warden in Charge since 2023. He is married to Rev Hannah Rowan and they have two adult children, Kat and Rebekah. Doug has been committed to serving the Levin community since his arrival in 1996.
Victoria Brown
Victoria is married to Hayden and they are a part of the Parish of Whanganui. She ministers at Christ Church Anglican, and the Lutheran Church next door to where she lives.
Hayden Brown
Hayden, from the Parish of Whanganui, is married to Victoria, who is also being ordained. They have a young son, Augustine, and serve at Christ Church Whanganui, leading teams and running Alpha.
Mark Huang
Mark is from the Parish of Whanganui and is married to Carol with three school-aged children. He ministers in the local Anglican churches and has also been leading the Whanganui Chinese Fellowship for the past 12 years.
Ordination Service Details
📅 Date: Friday 22 November
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
All are welcome. Come and be part of this joyful moment in the life of our diocese.
