Samuel & Elizabeth on our recent family holiday.
I still remember learning to swim. Eventually I moved from the kids’ pool to the big olympic-size one! The kind that starts shallow, then slopes down, before a final, sudden drop for high-divers. You can imagine me as a six-year-old swimming my first full lap. I knew the same principles applied no matter how deep the water was, but seeing the bottom disappear beneath me was another story.
I had to trust what my teacher had taught me. I had to get over my fear by keeping going. Much to my surprise and relief I completed the lap!
Fast-forward to now, and it feels like I’m back in the deep end again. But this time, God is my teacher and I need to trust him. Now it's not a pool, but a role change—I'm stepping in to lead the National WorkLife ministry.
Nearly two years ago I joined WorkLife to help young professionals connect their faith with their work, and share Jesus with others. In addition to continuing help lead in Auckland, I’ll take on some new national responsibilities. Bob, who's been leading our team until now, will focus on working with established professionals.
Just like that first lap in the deep end, this next step is bigger than I can do alone. I'm trusting that God will continue transforming people’s lives and workplaces through the gospel, and I need the support of people like you.
I have a financial need of an additional $400/week for 2026. With this in mind, would you prayerfully consider joining our team financially or increasing your support? This could look like:
Please also pray for my role change. I've been contemplating the fact that we're called to minister with God. He doesn't just send us out, but we are with him. "And surely I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20). Pray that I would live this out.