Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns after sexual offending convictions

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5:46pm

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Howard Temple has resigned as Overseeing Shepherd of the Gloriavale Christian Community after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual offending against girls and women. The 85-year-old is awaiting sentencing for the offences. Stephen Standfast has been appointed as his successor.

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1. 1NewsTue 12 Aug 2025, 3:42pm

   Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns after admitting sexual abuse (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:24pm

   New Gloriavale Overseeing Shepherd after Howard Temple resigns (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 5:46pm

   Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns as Overseeing Shepherd (opens in new tab)

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