About

RICHARD KNOTT - Richard is a passionate award-winning songwriter, musician, worship leader and pastor.

Serving as a worship pastor for many years in New Zealand and at Hope Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

He also led the Elim Church in Wellington, New Zealand as senior pastor for 10 years.

Up until September 2024, Richard was serving as an associate pastor at Christian Life Church in Birmingham, U.K led by Ps Simon Foster.

MARISSA KNOTT - Marissa is an Indonesian-New Zealander who grew up on a Bible School campus in Indonesia before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

Marissa is an ordained minister with the Elim Church of New Zealand, an anointed preacher and worship leader, ministering in Churches and conferences, as well as a published author.

She led the Elim Church in Wellington, New Zealand for 10 years alongside her husband Richard.

Up until September 2024, she was the business support to the national administrator for the Elim Church in the U.K.

For over 25 years, Richard & Marissa have been leading, training and equipping the local Church in New Zealand, Australia and the U.K.

Richard & Marissa Knott are ordained ministers with the Elim Church of New Zealand

https://www.elim.nz/

Testimonials

  • David D. Ireland, Ph.D. | Lead Pastor, Christ Church (Greater New York) USA.

    “Having experienced the music and pastoral ministry of Richard and Marissa Knott I highly recommend them. They are deeply committed to modeling and expressing Christ in innovative ways that help inspire and encourage others to pursue fresh encounters with God.”

  • Joel Cave | Senior Pastor, Glow Church, Australia.

    “I have personally known Richard & Marissa Knott for over 20 years as both friends but partners in ministry. They have laid an incredible foundation across both NZ & Australia for many worship pastors & leaders to follow in their example and also minister widely across so many churches. They carry a mandate to equip leaders & identify young men and women’s giftings in a unique way. As they embark on carrying this kingdom mandate into Indonesia, I strongly recommend them as they will be a great blessing everywhere they go.”

  • Bayless Conley | Senior pastor - Cottonwood Church, California, USA.

    “I have known Richard for quite a few years. He and his wife, Marissa, led a vibrant work in New Zealand, where I was privileged to minister several times. They both have a touch of God on their lives and Richard is especially gifted both as a musician and a leader/teacher in the area of worship.”