ABOUT US
OUR MINISTRY TEAM
Paul Gray
Ministry Representative - NZ
Paul is from Southland and came to faith in Christ in 1988 and was baptised at Grace St Chapel the same year.
Paul is married to Therese and they have five children.
Currently Paul is preparing to begin his ministry with Friends of Israel as Ministry Representative for NZ.
With a passion for the gospel, and a heart to share with others how they can know true peace through relationship with Jesus, Paul will be travelling throughout the country helping people understand the truth of God's Word about Israel and Messiah and teaching how people can stand with Israel and the Jewish people.
Paul has a BA in Christian Ministry from Adelaide College of Ministries and an MA in Christian Leadership from Dallas Seminary.
If you would like to invite Paul to speak at your church CLICK HERE.
To help support the Gray's financially as they shortly begin ministry with FOI, CLICK HERE
Simon Lawry
Ministry Development Representative - AU/NZ
Simon was born and raised in Christchurch and became a christian when he was 11. In his teens he moved to Adelaide in Australia with his family where he met his wife Jo and they have three children.
Simon completed Bible College in Adelaide and served as a Pastor before joining FOI in 2016.
Simon is a passionate speaker with a desire to encourage Christians in their faith as well as helping those that don't have faith begin that journey. From taking tours to Israel, teaching God's redemptive program in churches or leading small groups through the significance of the Jewish feasts, Simon can help with understanding the truth of the Bible about Israel and the Messiah with greater clarity.
If you would like to host Simon at your church or group click here to get in touch.
OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim Showers
Mike Stallard
Simon Lawry
John Wilcox
Les Crawford
OUR OFFICE STAFF
Jo Lawry
Office Administrator
Jo looks after the FOI-NZ office taking care of all the book and resource orders and distribution. She also does the bookkeeping and keeps the mission on top of all things admin as well as being the friendly voice at the end of the phone when our supporters make a call.
Jeanine Fourie
Office Administrator
Jeanine will be our new Office Administrator commencing in late November and will assume the role Jo is doing currently. Jeanine will also apply her skills in graphic design and desktop publishing as we move forward.
Jo Lawry
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Jo looks after the FOI-NZ office taking care of all book and resource orders and distribution. Jo also takes care of the bookkeeping, helps the mission stay on top of all things admin and is usually the friendly voice at the end of the phone when people make a call to our office.
Jeanine Fourie
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Jeanine will be our new Office Administrator commencing late November and will assume the responsibilities for the office currently held by Jo Lawry. Jeanine will also apply some additional skills in the area of graphic design and desktop publishing.
OUR HISTORY
