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Nate started as a youth worker in 2017 at Burnside High School. He completed six years as a youth worker, and three years as the team leader and trust administrator. Alongside these roles he spent time as a support worker and youth pastor. Nate is now leading at a new church plant, Restoration Church, is a trainer for new youth workers at 24-7YW and has been selected to lead the Waitaha region as the Canterbury Regional Coordinator!! Congratulations Nate! He is passionate about seeing people discover and step into their calling to impact their communities.

Allysia started working with Cambridge High in 2016 and now leads the team at Cambridge Middle School. Allysia has been passionate about working with young people since she was in college, surrounded by great role models and wanting to help bridge the gap between the intermediate and high school years. She is passionate about helping others realise their potential and achieve their purpose, no matter their age.

Shannon joined the 24-7YW Network in 2010 as a Youth Worker in Nayland College. After nearly five years he stepped into the team leader role and supported a team of youth workers in Nayland College, Nelson College for Girls, and Broadgreen Intermediate until the end of 2022. Shannon was appointed as the regional coordinator 2023 for the Nelson/Marlborough area.

Has been a youth worker in the 24-7YW Network for 8 years. She loves young people, and her heart is to see a country where all our young people thrive and are well supported. Prisca was appointed as the regional Coordinator 2023 for the Auckland region! She moved up to Auckland in January and is extremely excited to help take 24-7 through its next season!

Brian has been working with Intermediate-age youth since 2010 and he now leads the Phase Youth team at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Brian is passionate about intermediates, as they transition from kids into teenagers, their enthusiasm for life, and all the questions they bring! His passion for youth has grown into the role as a 24-7YW Youth Worker at Otumoetai Intermediate and 24-7YW Team Leader in Bethlehem College.

He would love to see the local churches in Tauranga and Bay of Plenty work together to see 24-7YouthWork introduced into all the local schools, as there is such a great need to support our youth as they face increasing challenges in the world we live in today.

Daryl became the team leader for Tawa College when the school joined the 24-7YW Network at the beginning of 2015. Employed as the Youth and Associate Pastor at Tawa Baptist, Daryl has been involved in youth work (either paid or voluntary) for a number of years.

Daryl has been interested in the work of 24-7YW and Duane Major (24-7YW founder) for many years and his maturity and sound wisdom are a welcome addition to the Regional Coordinators Group, which he joined late 2015.

Stacey has been working as a youth worker and team leader in Invercargill for two and a half years. She has recently accepted a role as regional coordinator for Southland/Otago. An occupational therapist by training, she is effective at journeying with young people, and is passionate about hearing young people's hearts. She loves to understand where they are at and where they hope to be, and support others to do the same.

Ruby started as a youth worker at Ashburton Intermediate in 2016 and also Ashburton College in 2018. Based at Ashburton New Life Church, Ruby joined the team as a Regional Coordinator at the start of 2020. Ruby has a passion to see the next generation empowered and understand their value and purpose.

Contact the National team if your region isn’t currently represented above.

Bachelor of Applied Theology

Grant has a strong sense of vision and a passion for raising young people into excellent contributing healthy adults. He is currently working with four not-for-profits in Otautahi. Grant has gained extensive experience across a variety of youth trusts, youth work, and children's work for the last 25 years. He is a founding Board member of the 24-7YW Trust.

Masters of Education in Child and Family Psychology, Post Grad Dip in Child and Family Psychology

Gabrielle is passionate about supporting the care offered to NZ young people. She started out as a youth worker with 24-7YW and brings extensive knowledge and professional practice skills from her experience as a Child and Family Psychologist.

Dip in Youthwork, Cert in Theology

Alan is an enthusiastic big thinker. He is a professional supervisor and has developed and is presenting a mens wellbeing programme. Alan has worked as a Youth Pastor, Board member, and coach for his entire working life and is a founding Board member of the 24-7YW Trust.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), Bachelor of Science

Teresa is committed to the community and serving young people. She brings loads of experience to the team from her many years as a youth worker and team leader in our 24-7YW network. Her hands-on experience brings excellent insight and understanding of young people to our network.

Dip in Photographic Imaging, Cert in Youth Work Level 3

Beccy loves to see the lives of rangatahi impacted for good. She is the SYC trust protector for 24-7YWT to ensure we honour the intentions of the SYC and the Trust deed. Beccy has worn many hats including campsite manager, mother, Youth Pastor, wedding photographer, and graphic designer and brings these many skills and insights to the team.

Caleb is a champion of quality youth work and doing things well. He has been a member of our network for many years and has extensive experience working as a youth pastor, youth worker, and team leader. Caleb brings fresh vision, enthusiasm and hope for the future.

Bachelor of Surveying

Stephan is strongly passionate in supporting local churches and young people. He brings extensive experience in governance as the Managing Director for BG Contracting and serving on many school and trust boards. His enthusiasm and experience provides the team with quality skills and insight.