Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 37 years of experience in sectors such as education, social development, and youth initiatives, the expert possesses key qualifications in leadership, church planting, revitalization, and strategic planning. Career highlights include managing 140 grant-funded projects and raising significant funding for national youth programs. Previously held roles such as Pacific Regional Director for YFC International and National Director/CEO of YFC Australia, the expert led organizational refocusing efforts and supervised executive directors. Accomplishments also include strengthening international relationships and coaching over 160 evangelists across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience in international development cooperation, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, the expert has been involved in capacity building, training, and coaching national program leaders in countries like Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, American Samoa, New Zealand, and Australia. Responsibilities have included managing 140 grant-funded projects with the Uniting Church Board of Mission & Education, focusing on strategic planning and project outcomes. This work has spanned multiple countries, including the UK, USA, and Australia, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate complex international environments.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several key sectors including education, social development, youth, fundraising, training, and research. Background includes positions such as Church Planting and Revitalisation Manager, Ministry Team Leader, and Pacific Regional Director. Responsibilities have included coaching, strategic planning, and project management. The expert's work has spanned regional and international scopes, particularly in the Asia Pacific and the UK, with interdisciplinary expertise in integrating community development and capacity building within church and youth-focused initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience across the Asia Pacific region, the UK, and the USA, working in countries such as American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Kiribati, Micronesia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. This diverse experience has endowed the expert with deep familiarity with regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Pacific Islands.

Languages and education

With proficiency in English, the expert has utilized this language extensively across various international contexts, including professional engagements in countries such as Australia, the UK, and the Pacific Islands. The expert's language competence has facilitated effective communication in diverse cultural settings and multilingual teams, supporting roles in leadership, training, and strategic development initiatives. The expert holds a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, California, USA, focusing on Youth for Christ as a multiplication movement. A Master of Ministry was obtained from St Marks National Theological Centre/Charles Sturt University, Australia, with a focus on strategic prioritization of synod mission resource fund grant applications. Additionally, the expert earned a Master of Arts in Evangelism with distinction from Cliff College/Sheffield University, UK, and a Diploma of Evangelism from Church Army College of Evangelism, Sydney, Australia. Currently, the expert is pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Professional Supervision at the University of Divinity, Australia.