OUR
amazing
TEAM
PAUL RAVESTEYN
Founder and President
Paul regularly leads mission trips and promotes the vision of Live Connection wherever he can. Paul is passionate about extending the Kingdom, empowering people to be all who God has intended them to be. He has been married to Renee since 1989, they have raised 5 children and have many grandchildren.
RENÉE RAVESTEYN
Co-founder
Renée has supported Paul in the work of Live Connection since its inception in 2000. Having spent her formative years in Zambia, Renee has a passion for ministering the gospel, in particular in Africa.
ANNE FERRAR
Administrator
Starting in July 2009, Anne works in the office two days a week. She co-ordinates the flow of information between Pastors and Partners through the 19 Regional Leaders in the 14 participating countries. Anne is the link between new partners and new pastors and manages all the bookwork ensuring pastors receive their funds on time.
LIVE CONNECTION AUSTRALIA INC
COMMITTEE
John Grinsell
Vice President
John’s passion for the work of Live Connection was ignited on a Mission Trip to South Africa in 2008, seeing first-hand the difference the work of Live Connection made in the lives of rural subsistent pastors. John continues to assist in the promotion of Live Connection especially through Aussie Christian Gigs.
Johan van Rooyen
Treasurer
Johan has a huge love for Africa yet his greatest asset to Live Connection is his love for Jesus and to make him known. He also brings a wealth of experience to Live Connection; Johan is an admitted Barrister, Technology Consultant and a Director of a Cyber Security Company.
Jeanette Ferguson
Secretary
As well as being passionate about the Kingdom, Jeanette has a strong background in corporate governance. Having spent her formative years in South Africa, Jeanette has a heart to see lives changed especially in the rural areas of Africa.
Mal Veitch
Committee member
Mal has participated on Mission Trips across Africa, Indonesia and The Philippines since 2011 and took many of the photos you see here. He has a huge heart for the pastors and the work of Live Connection.
John Bagley
Committee member
John is passionate about extending the Kingdom of God, especially through the work of Live Connection. He, along with his wife Anne, have been very supportive of the Live Connection pastors since its inception, and in more recent years, the Projects operated through Live Connection Aid.
Anne Bagley
Committee member
Anne is married to John and has been supportive with him of the work of Live Connection through its pastors and in more recent years, the Projects operated through Live Connection Aid. In her own words: “Paul & Renee’s enthusiasm for African ministries, and John & Anne Ferrar’s testimony of their leaving their farm in Zimbabwe and being willing to return to give of their valuable experience, drew me to Live Connection.”
