New Leaders for Sydney Refugee Team

Reuben and Sarah Singleton write:

We are handing over the baton of leadership of the Sydney Refugee Team into the good hands of Brendan and Sally Jones. They are a great couple with experience working with refugee families who have proven themselves more than capable to lead the team forward with strength and vision. They have passion to continue sharing the good news of Jesus with refugees and asylum seekers and practically demonstrating the love of God to those in need. Pray for Brendan and Sally (pictured left with Sarah and me) but particularly for their financial support as they step into team leadership.

Where does this leave us you may be thinking...Still in Sydney?!! YES.

1) We are passionate about seeing ethnic refugee communities discipled and grown to reach out to their own communities. Mentoring, encouraging and speaking life into the lives of refugees is a gift Reuben has. He is passionate about bringing life and hope into their lives. Reuben helps brings Jesus into desperate situations.

2) Rolling out Ride for Refugees around Australia to help raise awareness of issues refugees face and raise necessary finance.

3) Championing Refugee teams around the globe serving with International Teams.

Craig Bauman appointed Chief Operating Officer

I’m pleased to announce that effective August 1, Craig Bauman has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of International Teams Canada, a strategic move that I feel will help us build even greater capacity as we work together on our common goal of helping churches help the poor.

Craig has been with IT Canada since 1999, most recently as our Director of Operations. As we’ve moved toward greater partnership with churches in recent years, Craig has taken a strong leadership role in the redesign of our systems and agreements, helping us to become significantly more effective as a result. As COO, he will continue to push forward with these initiatives, while also overseeing the management of our international programs, as well as our Finance, IT, and HR departments. Craig will continue to report to me, and staff in those areas will report directly or indirectly through Craig.

The Board of Directors has been very encouraged by Craig’s leadership over the past 11 years and have expressed their appreciation for Craig’s ability to increase the scope of his leadership and contribution to International Teams as his level of responsibility has grown.

On a personal level, I’m excited to begin working with Craig in this new capacity. The past number of years have seen solid growth in partnership with churches in Canada and around the world, and I very much believe that the stability he offers is foundational for our next phase of growth and ministry. Craig leads people and processes very well, and has a unique personal touch that ensures he is well-liked and well-respected within our organization and beyond.

Please join me in congratulating Craig on his new role.

Neil Ostrander
CEO

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