Rev. Dr Mark J. Keown is a New Testament scholar, Presbyterian minister, author and passionate evangelist with a deep desire to see the Church in New Zealand renewed through the proclamation of the Gospel.
After becoming a Christian in 1985, Mark committed himself to full-time ministry, serving in evangelism, pastoral leadership, children’s and youth ministry, and teaching. He joined Laidlaw College in 2005, where he spent eighteen years teaching New Testament studies before taking up his current role as Director of Evangelistic Leadership in 2023.
Mark’s work focuses on developing a new generation of leaders equipped for evangelism, apologetics, church planting and the renewal of the Church in Aotearoa New Zealand. He has authored numerous books and academic works exploring the New Testament, Jesus, the Gospel and the mission of the Church.
A passionate and engaging communicator, Mark loves helping people understand the biblical foundations of Christianity, respond to challenging questions and become confident in sharing their faith.
What’s God Up to on Planet Earth? – Understanding God’s mission and the Church’s role in sharing the Gospel.
Jesus in a World of Colliding Empires – Exploring the identity and message of Jesus against the backdrop of the ancient world.
The Reliability of the Scriptures – Examining why we can trust the Bible and its historical foundations.
Why We Can Be Confident Jesus Rose from the Dead – Exploring the historical case for the resurrection.
The Fulfilment of Prophecy – How biblical prophecy points to the reliability of Scripture and the identity of Jesus.
The Divinity of Christ – Examining the biblical and historical evidence for Jesus’ identity as God.
How to Have Gospel Conversations – Practical ways to share the Christian faith naturally and confidently.
Biblical Answers to Apologetic Questions – Exploring common challenges to Christianity through the lens of Scripture.
Book Mark for Your Next Event
Looking for a speaker who can bring biblical depth, theological insight and a passion for evangelism to your event? Mark Keown combines decades of ministry experience with a wealth of New Testament scholarship to help audiences understand the Christian faith and communicate it with confidence. Whether you're planning a church service, apologetics seminar, leadership event or conference, Mark can equip and challenge your audience to take the Gospel seriously and share it boldly.
