National Trust Board
Trust Board Members
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Representing: Baptist Churches of NZ I am predominantly a business person. I work as a business consultant, mentor and director. I specialise in turnaround management and strategic planning. |
| Paul Young (CEO) |
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Representing: Canterbury Region I am the International Director of Life Resources. I am married with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. |
| Max Palmer (Chairperson) |
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Representing: Salvation Army I have been an officer for 15 years. I am currenting in the role of oversight of the Children's work of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. I have spent many years involved in Children's ministry included CRE and Superkidz. I have a passion for children and a desire to see children reach their full potential. I have been a part of Wellington regional Committee for 5 years and currently acting as chairperson. |
| Brenda Luscombe | |
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Representing: Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ
Currently working for Flagstaff Union Parish in Dunedin as a Community worker, organizing activities and groups within the community and working alongside individuals and families. I am the team leader for our Children's Ministry both in our Parish and in our Community. I also teach a Yr 1/2 CRE Class at our local school. Have a teaching background so can bring my experience and knowledge to the Board. I enjoy new challenges and look forward to my time on the CEC board where I feel I can offer "working on the coal face" feedback and contribute ways to move forward with our strategic plan. |
| Carolyn Sims | |
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Representing: Assemblies of God NZ I am the Associate Minister Upper Hutt Assembly of God, a tutor in family and counselling at TeNikau Bible College and a family and marriage seminar presenter. I have been a member of CEC Trust Board for 16 years. I am conscientious to a task and will complete it. I enjoy catching a vision and running with it. I have a very strong sense of faithfulness, loyalty and commitment to my walk with God, my marriage, family and colleagues. |
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Helen McGhie |
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Representing: Anglican Church
Currently working was a CEC Chaplain, CRE Teacher and a Team Leader. I am willing to put the hard yards in where I see a kingdom opportunity, committed to the gospel of Our Lord and keen to see his mission advance in New Zealand and Anglican so loyal to the core. Christian ministry requires that we go and do whatever is demanded off us and that means a spirit of willingness to try things outside our normal comfort zones and I'm up for the challenge. |
| Joel Rowse | |
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Representing: Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ I enjoy networking with other churches and organisations to achieve an ultimate goal. I am very much a team player. I have excellent communication skills and the ability to establish strong working relationships with people form all walks of life. I am family orientated, altruistic, and have high ethics both in myself and others.An ability to see the big picture and cast the vision. It helps having my networking qualities to ensure there are people around to take care of the details. |
| Kate Dominikovich | |
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Representing: Elim Church Currently I am the Children's Pastor at Elim International Church in Wellington and a writer of some sessions for Life Focus 2009 & 2010. I also work as a speaker/workshop presenter for CEC, Scripture Union and various churches. I have worked with children for over 20 years and believe that ministry to children is a vital arm of the church! I am experienced in a variety of curriculum writing, presentation – can use graphic design programmes, multi-media displays and presentations. I also have worked in a variety of settings – classroom, community and church – and have kept up to date with trends, culture and challenges facing the emerging generation. |
| Mitch Jordan | |
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Representing: Auckland Region
I am the Auckland region’s Chairperson. I have worked as both a CRE teacher and Team Leader. I have plenty of experience in working with children - as a Children's Pastor and as a field worker for the Council of Christian Nurture and for straNdz.
What I bring to this role: I have a passion for children and children/families ministries. I am able to capture, cast and strategically work towards a vision. I have the ability to see the big picture and develop creative solutions. I am able to see possibilities in a wide variety of situations and have a positive outlook. |
| Rochelle Grace | |
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Representing: Greater Waikato Region
Was working as a self employed dairy farmer but have now retired. I am a CRE teacher, a Team Leader and a regional committee member. |
| Rod Bent | |
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Representing: Christian Brethren Churches I have been a CEC member since 1983. I have also been a Lecturer in Christian Education and Head of Department of Practical Theology BCNZ for 15 years. I have the ability to see beyond details to the wider processes and help the group keep them in view. I have the ability to relate and network across a broad range of people and groups and a commitment to trans- denominational cooperation and endeavour. |
| Rod Edwards | |
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Representing: Northland Region I bring to the Trust Board exprience in a range of chaplaincy settings - Ngawha Corrections Facility, Bay of Islands Hospital and Bay Of Islands College. |
| Wimutu Te Whiu | |
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