Our new minister at St Anselms (Feb 2011) is the Rev Geraldine Coats.

Geraldine is an ordained minister of the Associated Churches of Christ (now known as the Christian Churches in New Zealand). One of the main reasons the Church of Christ was founded in the early 1800's was to break down denominational barriers which had developed between the churches. This philosophy fits well with Geraldine's ethos. All her previous ministries have been in Cooperating Ventures.

Geraldine advocates the ministry of all believers which encourages the working together of all Christians in establishing Kingdom of God, which she understands as a world of peace and justice for all. Her theological understandings are "liberal" and she is most comfortable being called a Progressive Christian.

On a personal level Geraldine is interested in social justice issues, ecumenism, developing an understanding of other faiths & cultures, reading, walking, live theatre, films and world travel.

Geraldine's ministry at St. Anselms is being supported by her husband Ray who has just completed an appointment as Chaplain at Rathkeale College, Masterton.