CCCNZ STAFF TEAM
The CCCNZ Staff Team invites churches to work together to make disciples, plant and revitalise churches, and develop leaders.
The CCCNZ Staff Team is a distributed team; with full-time and part-time staff based in Auckland, Waikato, the Bay of Plenty, Canterbury and Manawatū. The Staff Team is directed by the CCCNZ Trust Board and led by the CEO.
Roger Osbaldiston
Roger Osbaldiston is CEO of CCCNZ and leads the CCCNZ Trust and Staff Team in working among CCCNZ/Open Brethren Heritage churches. Roger previously held leadership roles at national and international level, including National Director of Tandem Ministries, Global Vice President of Campus Ministries for Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ International, and Global Executive Director and CEO of LeaderImpact Global, the marketplace ministry arm of Cru. Roger is married to Nicki and they have two adult sons. Roger is part of the Birkenhead Community Church whānau.
rogerosbaldiston@cccnz.nz
022 103 1510
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Richard Fountain
Richard works among CCCNZ and Open Brethren heritage churches to grow connections across greater Auckland. Richard is passionate about helping churches and service providers to work together to grow leaders for church flourishing, revitalisation, and planting. Richard has served as Senior Pastor in an inner city Auckland church, as a theological consultant, and has taught Bible and ministry related subjects within Aotearoa, New Zealand and overseas since 2007. His overseas ministry has included The Sudan, Vietnam and, more recently, Nepal. Richard and his wife, Karen, attend Northcross Church.
Auckland Regional Support
richardfountain@cccnz.nz
027 270 1634
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Grant Birks
Grant works among CCCNZ and Open Brethren heritage churches to grow connections across Waikato/Bay of Plenty. Grant and his family spent 14 years as missionaries in West Africa, where he was involved in theological education and mission leadership. He is passionate about seeing churches working together so that they thrive and grow by developing church leadership, especially young people. He also has a heart for overseas missions. He resides in the Bay of Plenty and attends Oak Lane Community Church in Tauranga.
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Support
grantbirks@cccnz.nz
021 031 3285
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Miles Davison
As someone who is deeply committed to the churches of Aotearoa, Miles considers it a privilege to serve as the regional enabler for the lower North Island. Miles served as an elder at Heretaunga Community Church (Upper Hutt) for 24 years, and as Lead Pastor there for 20 years—bringing a wealth of leadership experience and a strong desire to see healthy churches and healthy church leaders flourish across the region. Miles spends plenty of time exploring the mountain ranges of this beautiful country and on the many golf courses spread throughout the land. Apart from that, four children and five grandchildren (so far) keep him on his toes!
Lower North Island Regional Support
milesdavison@cccnz.nz
027 514 4222
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Julie McKinnon
Julie McKinnon is passionate about kids and growing their faith in Jesus. Recognising the key role parents play in this, Julie is committed to encourage those relationships and to partner with and support local churches to see their Children and Family Ministries grow and flourish. Julie is married to Jason, they have four daughters and are based in Hamilton where they attend Hillcrest Chapel.
National Children and Family Ministries Support
juliemckinnon@cccnz.nz
021 158 3668
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8-4.30
Isaac Claasen
Isaac worked previously as the Youth Ministry Coordinator at Northcross Church and is currently also completing his theological training. He is passionate about all things theological and teaching the Word, especially to younger people. Isaac is married to Emma and lives in the Auckland region.
Executive Assistant
isaacclaasen@cccnz.nz
021 088 10957
Liz Hodge
Liz has a background in administration and sales support, and is stoked to be able to play a part in strengthening local churches in the scholarships role seeing people learn and grow in Jesus. Together with her husband Tim and their two children, Liz is part of Halswell Community Church in Christchurch.
National Scholarships Support
scholarships@cccnz.nz
Hours: 30 hours per week during school hours
Jan De Lange
Jan brings a wealth of governance experience from both the business and corporate world, serving on national and international boards. Since immigrating to New Zealand he has served in pastoral leadership and in governance of Christian non-profit organisations. Jan and his wife, Debi live in Swannanoa in Canterbury and attend Rutland Street Church. Jan's passion lies in sharing the transformative power of the gospel, and he finds immense joy in witnessing how Jesus can change lives for the better.
National Advisor
jandelange@cccnz.nz
022 380 0501
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Paula Almada
Paula is originally from Argentina, she served as church youth leader for many years, in both Argentina and Spain before moving to New Zealand. She attends Crossroads Church with her husband, Saverio, and son Luca. In her spare time Paula enjoys singing, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Programme Delivery Manager
paulaalmada@cccnz.nz
027 257 1931
JC Marais
JC has more than 30 years of experience in accountancy and operations management, working for small and large businesses in South Africa. JC and his family moved to Wellington, New Zealand just before the start of the pandemic and became part of the Onslow Community Church family—which is how he found out about CCCNZ. Since moving to Palmerston North, JC and his wife Anna now attend Church on Vogel.
Operations Manager
jcmarais@cccnz.nz
027 303 2914
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Ray-Anne Cahill
Ray-Anne and her husband Jason immigrated from South Africa and live in Feilding with their two boys, where they fellowship at Feilding Bible Chapel. Ray-Anne loves to sing, in her spare time, she sings in the Feilding ladies’ choir and serves as worship leader at FBC.
Team and Accounts Administrator
rayannecahill@cccnz.nz
027 268 5636
Hours: Monday 8am - 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am – 3pm
Sophia Sinclair
Sophia leads and supports the CCCNZ team to articulate the vision and heart of CCCNZ in digital, printed, and face-to-face comms. She has been working as a communications specialist for Christian non-profits for the past 17 years in both New Zealand and Australia. She has also worked as an editor, writer, journalist, and PR consultant. She loves to hear and tell stories about what God has been doing in and through CCCNZ churches. Sophia and her family attend Kingston Community Church in Palmerston North.
Communications Manager
sophiasinclair@cccnz.nz
020 4125 8385
Hours: 30 hours per week
Email Enquiries:
office@cccnz.nz
Media Enquiries:
media@cccnz.nz
Phone:
06 353 1077
027 268 5636
Physical Address:
Level 3, 357 Main Street
Capital Fund House
Palmerston North
Postal Address:
PO Box 744
Palmerston North 4440
DONATIONS
Account details:
Christian Community
Churches of New Zealand Trust:
02-0719-0220311-000
