Our Team

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Staff

Change Makers’s staff are the backbone of our daily operations and the heart of our mission. From counsellors and educators to administrative and support staff, each member brings unique skills and a shared commitment to our cause. They work tirelessly to provide guidance, support, and care to those we serve, fostering an environment where transformation can flourish.

Founder of
Change Makers Worcester
Erena van Deventer

“I believe God wants to make His heart and His Word known to the community. Make ready a people prepared for the Lord (Luke 1:17). It is heartwarming to see how many gangsters and drug addicts come through our door. And today our staff comprise mostly of men coming through our Program.”

Teacher
Redgy Elias

“For me to paying it forward is for what Christ did for me in Ps 18:1-20… And I love to see how young men being transformed by His will and their obedience to His Word”

Programme Manager
Mia Heradien

“I’m grateful to God for calling me to work into a community such as Roodewal and to give support to those in need. Change Makers is a ministry where the outcast and those struggling with drug addiction and gangsterism can find a sense and a place of belonging.”

Financial
Tobias Jonkers

“My commitment to Change Makers highlights the importance of guiding individuals back to Jesus and facilitating reconciliation with their families. Our effort is to restore broken souls to their former glory.”

Carpentry and Maintenance
Gerrit Jantjies

“God wants to use me to show that one can make something of your life, it does not matter where one comes from. It’s my way of thanks to give back for what Jesus has done in my life.”

Shift Worker
Brendan Booysen

“Change Makers is for me more than my workplace it’s my family and ministry. It is a weapon from God to bring change in our community, and I believe in that. In the community, for the community.”

Shift Worker
Edmund Rhenoster

“I believe God saved me to work with his children.”

House Manager
Aubin Alexander

“I am extremely thankful to GOD that I am part of the Change Makers program, which gives hope to men, families, and the community.”

Elizabeth Cook

“My heart’s desire was always to work with young people, and God granted me the opportunity to do so here at Change Makers since 2011. Here, I am living out my passion and enjoy doing it with love.”

Logan von Willingh

“I am at Change Makers to share my knowledge and experience, so that the men we work with can make informed decisions about their lives. I also serve on the Change Makers Board as Chairman and mentor some men who have reached Level 4 in our programme.”

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