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Ross & Sheryll Watkins are kiwi locals and the directors of Family Ministries New Zealand. They have four adult children, with three married and grandchildren being added. They became involved in YWAM when they attended a Family Camp, followed by a Family DTS in 1992, some Kings Kids outreaches, the FM School and leadership. They love working with families, and have a passion to see families go on for God, to be restored, changed, and matured, and go on to serve God.

Kevin & Pat Stringer are kiwis with three grown children. They took the DTS for families back in 2000 and the Family Ministry School in 2001 before joining to staff these two schools. They find it a joy and privilege to be a part of seeing God change, restore, equip and bring His love so much deeper to many hearts. Kevin and Pat can put their hands to all kinds of base activities and make the base a home for all who come and share it.

Sam and Tina Hofmann with their children, Jemima, Jeshurun, Johanna, Keziah and Joel have been in India since 1988, working with YWAM there. With other staff they have pioneered many ministries in North India, with churches, children-homes and training centers etc. Both feel the leading of God to join in YWAM - Matamata in the area of training and church - ministry to help building strong families for the Kingdom.

Malcolm & Rosalie Heath did their Crossroads DTS here in 1993 and were then Crossroads DTS staff for several years before going to Canada with YWAM Associates for four years. They are now here at Crystal Springs serving on staff where Rosalie oversees the kitchen serving delicious healthy meals and Malcolm is the Registrar and office manager. They are kiwis and love serving in YWAM.

Cecil & Denise Lowe are former Directors of Family Ministries New Zealand. They have been involved with Family Ministries for 15 years now. Cecil and Denise have spent time mentoring leaders of the first FMS in Switzerland and then the Philippines. Cecil also lectures and ministers in the schools on relationships, parenting, marriage and family systems. They have the gift of hospitality and mentoring others. Cecil and Denise are kiwis and have 3 adult children and a son in law.

Bruce and Barbara Thompson Dr. Bruce Thompson is a New Zealand born physician who developed the College of Counseling and Health Care in YWAM’s University of the Nations. His service in West Africa and the Worldwide Evangelism Crusade as a medical missionairy planted seeds that eventually blossomed into the YWAM counseling clinics and ministry spanning the globe. His wife, Barbara, has worked at his side as a nurse and counselor. They have two sons, travel throughout the world to minister and teach and have written several books.

Ron and Heather Wallace-Wells We were 2 truly beautiful descendants of Adam and Eve, created by a magnificent Father.....But wear and tear has changed the original product!!!! We live in Matamata.....together, in the same house and bed. Crystal Springs and YWAM have been a part of our lives since the mid 90s. We did a DTS in 1998. We were sheep and cattle farmers until 1996...We gave up when we could no longer run faster than the animals!!!! Our roles: need sheets, towels, blankets, pillows etc. or a button sewn on.....see Heather Need firewood, logs milled, calves reared, an extra hand in the kitchen, or a great fatherly hug....see Ron

Frank & Rosemary Eijgenraam represent YWAM Family Ministries in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. They are a ministry arm of YWAM Family Ministries in Matamata, hosting teams of DTS FM or FMS students. They have a calling to be “hands of healing” in their community with many Maori, Polynesian and European families. They partner with local churches in providing parenting seminars and in the future teaching on marriage and counselling as well. Frank is also secretary of a city wide interdenominational movement called “Hutt Impact” with a 10 year plus evangelism strategy to reach the Hutt Valley with the message of Jesus Christ. Their children are Shannon (8), Bethany (6) and Jeremy (4)

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