Kingdom Resources

“Taking them by the hand … they became strong … and began to walk” Acts 3 7,8 (para)

 
About Us
Who we are

Welcome to Kingdom Resources

Over 2000 adults and children per year have benefited from Kingdom Resources' budget, careers or employment advice since it was first established in 1988.

Our motivation Christian - Christianity with its sleeves rolled up. But our help is available for all people regardless of beliefs who are just seeking advice or going through a rough time.

We have excellent professional caring staff and over 140 volunteers who freely give their time to help budget clients in the Christchurch and North Canterbury areas.  We are also supported by our Board of Trustees, sponsors and many other people within the wider community. 

Last year we helped more people with budget advice than the previous year and our Beat the Budget Blues course soared in popularity, increasing by over 60% in numbers attending. 

Our Mission

To demonstrate God’s love in Christ by harnessing resources in response to needs and investing in people, so that self-esteem, confidence and hope can grow.

 
Our Directors

Alastair Tennent

Alastair Alastair has been Chairperson of Kingdom Resources since 1997 having originally joined the Board in late 1988, about six months after it commenced. He is Commercial Manager for a national fuels distribution business and is a qualified Accountant with B.Com and C.A. qualifications.

 

 

Graeme Riddell

GraemeGraeme’s involvement with Kingdom Resources started as a Budget Advisor and expanded to include training of advisors, becoming a Director in 1994. Graeme is a company Director with experience in manufacturing, importing and retail. Prior to that he was an Air Traffic Controller.

 

Don Kempt

donDon was a founding member of Kingdom Resources from its commencement in 1988. Recently retired, he comes from a background in banking and has spent 18 years working with Spreydon Baptist Church, firstly as Church Manager and then as Community Ministries Pastor.

 

 

David Middleton

davidDavid works as an international development consultant and has oversight of a number of micro enterprise development projects in several countries. He previously ran a desktop publishing business for some years and has B.Mus and Dip Teaching qualifications.

 

 

 John Exton

JohnJohn has worked as General Manager of Kingdom Resources since 1996. He holds qualifications of B.Com and C.A. and joined the Kingdom Resources Board in 1992.

 

 
Staff

Chris

ChrisChris served as a volunteer Budget Advisor prior to commencing her position as Kingdom Resources Financial Administrator in 2002.  She previously worked for a Chartered Accountant so comes well skilled to deal with the organisation's reporting, compliance and other administrative tasks.


 

Paul

PaulPaul has been Kingdom Resources’ Education Co-ordinator since 2000. Paul is a gifted teacher and his skills are put to good use with training our volunteer Budget Advisors and running the successful “Beat the Budget Blues” and "Consider Your Ways" courses. Paul’s previous experience as Pastor of a Maori church also expands the cultural understanding and practice of the organisation.

 

Tony

TonyTony is kept very busy as Employment Team Leader and running our "Men @ Work" programme. Tony is a gifted communicator who finds innovative ways to get his message across in a way that his clients can understand and translate to action. Tony started with Kingdom Resources in 2003.

 

 

Janelle

JanelleOriginally from a banking background,  Janelle joined Kingdom Resources in 1997 as a Budget Advisor. Since then she has taken over the running of the "Taking the First Step" employment course for women, but also tutors on "Men@Work" and provides career advice.

 

 

 Sue

SueSue first joined our team in February 2007 as Employment Coach and moved into the role of Budget Advice Co-ordinator in October 2009.  She has experience in training and financial administration, as well as a deep passion for helping people.  She also has a strong financial and training background, including 7 years as a computer and business administration tutor.

 

  Carol

Carol

 Carol joined us in March 2008. She is Kingdom Resources clients’ first point of call when they phone or visit the office.  She brings to the role her 7 years' experience at Work and Income.  She also previously worked as a school teacher and ESOL teacher.

 

 

 Barb

 Employment Coach Barb became part of the team at Kingdom Resources in October 2009.  She has a background in Career Coaching and Tutoring as well as being a trained Budget Advisor and Co-ordinator.  Barb works one-to-one with clients and also provides tutor support on our "Taking the First Step" and "Men @ Work" courses.

 

 

  Phil

Phil

 Phil is a further resource person for our budget advisors. Working in banking and later as a Court Bailiff has given Phil a broad experience of life, which is useful helping advisors to problem solve. He also assists Advisors in the preparation of loan applications. Phil has worked with Kingdom Resources since 2000.

 

 

  Julie

 In 2003 Julie started as an Administration Assistant as part of the ACE employment scheme.  Her skills were developed during that time, and she was appointed to staff as a Budget Advisor the following year. Since that time Julie has worked with a variety of clients and provides assistance in many challenging situations.  She is currently studying part time at Canterbury University.

 

  

 

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