Who we are
Today, this is still what we are all about – CONNECTING. Connecting kids to the Bible, connecting kids to churches, connecting kids to each other, and connecting kids to God.
Our Staff
Carl Becker – CEOBTchLn, GradDipAppTheol |
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Al Ronberg – Communications and PromotionsB.Sc (Psychology) |
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Elizabeth Baillie – AdministratorElizabeth is married, with 3 grown-up children. When they were all at school, she returned to the workforce, and learnt computer and office skills. She was brought up in a Christian home, on the West Coast, and did PSSM lessons from a young age, advancing through all five levels, which gave her a solid foundation in the truth of God’s Word. She became a Christian when 12yrs old. She has been working part-time in the PSSM office for the past 18yrs, updating student’s records, and encouraging them through correspondence. Elizabeth attends Kelston Community Church, and is actively involved in the church committee. |
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Villette Kolose – PA and AdminVillette is PA to CEO Carl Becker and looks after all our admin and accounts. Villette has a broad range of experiences, having worked for churches and NGO’s over the last 10 years that make her a perfect fit for the 2ndcity team. She has been involved in Youthwork AND Media, with her passion being in serving in Worship and spending time with her hubby and 3 young sons. Villette attends Life South Church with her family. |
Our Board
Wayne SchacheBCom, CA, Board Chairman Wayne is a Chartered Accountant, currently employed as Commercial Manager for Synergine Group, a multidisciplinary consultancy firm. Wayne and his wife have a long association with PSSM, Wayne at a Board level and Janine previously as an Editor of the Discovery magazine. It is exciting to be part of the redevelopment of the PSSM ministry, as we look to update the way which we bring the Word of God to the current generation so that it greatly impacts their lives. Wayne is also on the Board of Carey Park Christian Camp in Henderson, Auckland, and is a member of the Arahoe Primary School Board of Trustees. |
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Sefton Marshall |
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Campbell McSkimmingCampbell trained as a school teacher. After graduating from a Bible training course at NZBTI (now known as Laidlaw College), he served as a missionary in Singapore for 15 years. In 1977 he was invited to join PSSM, so returned to NZ with his wife and family where he took up the role as director. He worked together with his wife Elaine, for many years in the challenging task of sharing God’s truth with thousands of people through the printed studies. Now as a board member, he is keen to see PSSM continue to make God’s word known, using modern methods to encourage people of all ages to know and love God. |
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Kelvin HicksMA (Educ), M Mgt (Communication), Dip Tching |
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John SettersNZCE Civil |
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Braden SimpsonBSc (Computer Science) |
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Charles ErlamBE (Elec), MDivCharles left his engineering career to undertake theological study. With his wife, Charles pastored a church in Palmerston North for four years before joining the teaching staff of Laidlaw College in 2001. He is currently Director of the Centre for Distance Learning at Laidlaw College. Charles has had a long association with PSSM since a young boy, and is committed to seeing PSSM reach out to the youth of New Zealand with the gospel. Charles attends Titirangi Baptist Church.
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Myk HabetsBachelor of Ministries; Master of Theology Research Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching; PhD [Theology]Myk has a passion to teach theology – the great doctrines of the Christian faith, founded in Scripture, forged in tradition, applied to culture, and lived out in experience. Myk has taught at Carey for six years now and loves every minute of it. When not teaching he can be found preaching around Baptist Churches, running seminars, or having fun with his family – mostly at one of the many splendid beaches on Auckland’s North Shore. One day he hopes to own his own Harley Davidson. He and his wife Odele are members of Windsor Park Baptist Church and they have two adorable young kids
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Skip ParkerSkip has worked in Youth Ministry for a good 10 years before moving into IT & Electrical Engineering. He is currently an ICT Engineer at Rhema Broadcasting Group where he has worked on a development project which has become the cornerstone software for managing daily devotional distribution globally for Bob Gass’ Word for Today. The system includes aspects that allow communication across an ever changing Social Networking landscape, and is continuing development as we explore communication into different new media systems.
He is also involved with Gameguide, Filmguide, Drone and Kinect. Four websites that review and explore gaming, music and film related entertainment. These sites have been on-going for a number of years now and continue to grow. |
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Grant WarnerComing on board in 2012 Grant was trained as an Educator, teaching in the primary and intermediate sector. He moved on to become an educational Advisor to primary and secondary schools in Auckland and Northland. Following 20 years in the Education sector Grant become the Development Advisor and then Director of Growing Families NZ. This was followed by self-employment in strategic development project work. Clients include, ICONZ (Boys Brigade), Titirangi Baptist Church Community Project, Carey Park Christian Camp, PSSM and currently the Baptist Union.
Grant and Michelle have 4 children. They are engaged in the faith community at Titirangi Baptist, directing the Family ministry, facilitating a young adult’s community, and until recently Grant served as an Elder. |
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Murray BurtonJoining us in 2012Murray is the current Principal of Elim Christian College in East Auckland has now had the privilege of leading 5 schools in his career to date. Murray thrives on the challenge of Christian world-view education. He is dedicated to inspiring staff and students to discover their amazing God-given abilities! He has also served as an Education Review Officer, Youth Pastor, a member of the Advisory Board of Laidlaw College Education Faculty and the short-lived World Vision Education Team of Influence
2008 proved to be a year of massive challenge for Murray being called on to lead a school community in grief following the death of 6 students and a teacher in the Mangatepopo tragedy. Reluctantly he received the acknowledgment of the media and his peers when he was named the North & South New Zealander of the Year and awarded ‘Service with Distinction’ by the New Zealand Principals’ Federation. This year, 2011 he was awarded an MNZM for bravery and services to the community. |