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Andy Banks

Auckland Youth Ministry Leader

I have been involved in full time youth ministry for over 20 years and for much of that time, that ministry has been based in schools. Schools shape lives and it’s vital that Christians are a part of that shaping.…

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Neville Bartley

National Youth Ministry Leader (Wellington)

I have been involved in youth ministry for nearly 25 years and for much of that time, I have been a Youth Pastor based in Baptist churches here in New Zealand. I have over that time had the privilege of…

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Judy Bennett

Youth Worker (Hamilton)

Judy is passionate about teaching the Bible to young people and developing life long disciples.

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Wayne Goodchild

North Island Camps Facilitator

I am constantly shocked at the issues that young people face in our nation today. However I have seen first hand the impact that a safe and supportive camp environment can have on their lives. That is why I am…

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Luzette Hermon

Youth Worker (Intermediate School Specialist) (Auckland)

Luzette is passionate about working with intermediate aged young people, at that critical age when they are starting to think beyond themselves and beginning to deal with both the positive and negative aspects of life as an adult.

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Ben Necklen

South Island Camps Facilitator (Christchurch)

Adventure is a powerful median to share the gospel and learn more about ourselves. I will be working three days a week from Christchurch taking over from Diana Johnston in the South Island Camps training role. I am passionate about adventure…

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Rebekah Smith

Youth Worker (Nelson)

Young people discovering their passions & strengths, and using these to share God's love is the key for Rebekah.  Rebekah, originally from Wellington, was part of a team of students running their Christian group at her high school 13 years…

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Richard Starling

Stay Real Coordinator (Christchurch)

In 1998, Richard started the Stay Real programme (originally Get Real) in Aranui High School and it has since spread to other high schools and intermediates. Stay Real is a tool to help at-risk children and young people learn how…

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We have an amazing team of staff who work throughout NZ in youth and children and families ministry.

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Youth Camps

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YOUTHSERVE

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