Howard Temple
Howard Temple, 85, was the Overseeing Shepherd of the Gloriavale Christian Community until his recent resignation. He succeeded the community's founder, Hopeful Christian, in 2018 and has been involved in establishing policies for child safety and workplace health. His leadership has been marred by controversy, culminating in his admission of guilt to charges of sexual abuse, marking a significant moment in the community's troubled history.
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Temple, the 85-year-old former Gloriavale overseeing shepherd, was last week sentenced to 26 months in prison for indecently assaulting young women and girls over 20 years.
Gloriavale Christian School closure: Call for leavers to help families adapt
New Zealand· 2025-12-20
Howard Temple is a former community leader at Gloriavale who is appealing his jail term for abuse.
Howard Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation - Paula GosneyNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Howard Temple was a former leader at Gloriavale who removed Sharon from her teaching position.
Former Gloriavale member Clem Ready says children ‘slaves to a cult system’ despite checksNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Howard Temple resigned as Overseeing Shepherd after being convicted of sexual offending.
Deadline day: Will the Government move to close the school at the Gloriavale religious community?New Zealand· 2025-11-05
Howard Temple resigned after being convicted of sexual offending against girls and women.
Minister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid ‘horrendous’ abuse claimsNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Leader Howard Temple resigned from his role as Overseeing Shepherd after being convicted of sexual offending.
Gloriavale skiing: Women from West Coast community enjoy a day at Porters ski fieldNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Howard Temple, the Overseeing Shepherd of the Gloriavale Christian Community, has resigned following his conviction.
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns as Overseeing ShepherdNew Zealand· 2025-08-12