Michelle is a busy mum to one teenager and three younger children while undertaking fulltime study. While Michelle`s background is in School Dental Nursing, hospital aiding and caregiving, she has been in a number of interesting voluntary roles supporting women in challenging situations such as Christchurch Women`s Prison. Her passion to support teens in their transition to motherhood was ignited when her own mother housed a young pregnant woman who was without support, when Michelle was a teenager herself. This experience opened Michelle`s eyes to the need for non judgmental support and respect for teen parents; support without an agenda, support that simply says “I believe in you, you can do it, I`ll be here with you.” Arohanui.
Peter and Lynne Frew
Peter and Lynne have been married for 36 years and have four adult children (all married) and six grandchildren. Peter is an avionics engineer, currently working at Altitude Aerospace Interiors in Christchurch where he is an Engineering Co-ordinator. He is also a volunteer budget advisor with Kingdom Resources. Lynne has a background in primary school teaching. She and Peter are ministers with New Life Churches New Zealand. Lynne was senior leader of a church for 11 years and currently serves on the National Leadership Team of New Life. She is also involved on two other trust boards. Peter and Lynne believe every young parent and every new baby deserve the very best of support to enable them to achieve beyond their dreams.
