Praxis People

Our people:

Lloyd Martin

Lloyd and Anthea live in Porirua, where they have worked alongside young people for 25 years. Lloyd  co-ordinates Praxis, teaches, and mentors new generations of leaders.

Danette Aka Dan Abraham

Dan works for Te Ora Hou and co-ordinates the Tipu Ake Crew for Praxis. Born in the North, and raised in the South ( Christchurch ), she is now back in the North, (The Bright Lights of the Big City, Auckland.)

Paul Mather

Paul lives in Wellington and works for Praxis as the Year 2 National co-ordinator. He lives in Cannons Creek with his wife of 21 years and 4 children, and is part of a missional community of 5 homes. He also teaches part time at the local alternative school.

Catherine McFedries

Catherine is the Christchurch Year 2 Co-ordinator for Praxis. She lives in Addington with her husband and wider community. She has a passion for social justice, the environment, and dark chocolate.

Andy Balcar

Andy is the Christchurch Year 1 co-ordinator. He's the father of two beautiful children, and husband of a beautiful wife. Loves the outdoors and mowing lawns.

Maureen Samuel

Maureen is the master of all things admin for Praxis. She is based in Wellington and is the mother of 3 talented children.

Chris Lacey

Chris is the Victorian development co-ordinator. He lives in Melbourne with his wife Katherine and son Xavier. Chris works with Urban Seed, and has a passion for good beer and good company.

Mitch Shaw

Mitch is in his second year of Praxis, and working part-time as admin man for Christchurch, and updating parts of the website (like this one!!). He works in Hornby as a 24-7 youth worker and loves to shower naked!

Brendon McRae

Brendon is the cluster group co-ordinator for Southland/Otago students. He's married to the beautiful Catherine, and together they have two gorgeous boys. He's a full-time youth worker, who enjoys hunting, fishing, the back country and digging holes

Mark Barnard

Mark is the regional co-ordinator for Year 1. He's married to Bridget, Dad to Sophie (3) and another on the way. He desperately hopes the All Blacks will win the World Cup!!!!

Dave Fagg

Dave co-ordinates the Praxis Victoria students in Australia. He’s married to Kylie and they are part of the Urban Seeds community in Long Gully.

Sereki Korocowiri

Sereki is the Pacific end co-ordinator for Ola Fou, he is based in Suva, married to Asinate and dad to two great boys

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