The Otago & Southland region is covered by the dream team of Regional Leaders: Shane and Sarah Auld.
Shane Auld
Based in Invercargill, Shane has been on the team for over 7 years and is Sports Chaplain for the Southland Sharks Basketball team. Both Sarah and Shane connect with local churches and sports communities, and find more chaplains to bring on board.
If Shane isn't at a Shark's training or recruiting new Sports Chaplains, you'll find him DIY-ing (ask him about his pizza oven!), playing with his best mate Charlie (coolest dog ever), or watching rugby!
Sarah Auld
Funnily enough, also based in Invercargill and on the team for over 7 years, Sarah is still loving all things "Sports Chaplaincy"!
Sarah chaplains the staff at ILT Stadium Southland and the Southland Hinds Rugby team, and uses her gift of writing as the author of our Inspirational Reflections and national newsletters. Both Sarah and Shane connect with local churches and sports communities, and find more chaplains to bring on board.
In her happy place, you'll find Sarah tinkering on the piano, writing poems, or learning reo Māori.
To get in touch with Sarah or Shane, click here.