About

Richard and Marissa are both pastors with the Elim Church of New Zealand. And missionaries with Elim New Zealand and Elim U.K.

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

Marissa is an anointed preacher and worship leader, ministering in Churches and conferences, as well as a published author.

Marissa is an Indonesian-New Zealander who grew up at the Bible College in Tawangmangu, where they both now serve as missionaries in Indonesia.

They served as worship pastors for many years in Elim New Zealand and at Hope Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

They then had the privilege of leading the Elim Church in Wellington, New Zealand, as senior pastor for 10 years.

In 2022, they spent two years in the U.K. in Church leadership roles with All Nations Church and Elim CLC in Birmingham, U.K.

They have three young adult children, Elijah, Ethan and Arielle, who currently live in New Zealand and the U.K. for school, study and work.

Ric & Marissa have lived in Indonesia as missionaries since September 2024 and are serving as part of the Mount Hope Foundation leadership.

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

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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.”

  • 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.”