Andrew leads the Compass team in New Zealand as NZ Director. He is a top graduate of Regent College’s Master of Christian Studies programme and co-author of The Insect and the Buffalo: how the story of the Bible changes everything. He is a talented writer, commentator and presenter who passionately supports Compass' vision for knowing the gospel, knowing the culture and translating well. Andrew and his wife Rachel live in Onehunga, Auckland, where they are also involved in leading the Desert Place community. Andrew can be contacted at andrew@compass.org.nz

Sam studied medicine and bioethics at Otago University before working at Whangarei Hospital and then locuming in Australia. He came to faith there in 2002 and began a gradual career (and salary!) change. He moved back to NZ and joined the pastoral care team at Life Church in Mount Eden. For the last three years he has been Student Dean and lecturer at Life Leadership College, while completing a Masters in Pastoral Theology. He is interested in most aspects of faith and culture - in particular, how individuals establish and enhance a personal spirituality that is stable and sustaining. Sam has been very happily married to Julia since March 2010. He is slowly, and somewhat painfully, learning to kiteboard. Sam is the Communications Manager for the Foundation. He can be contacted at sam.bloore@compass.org.nz

Miriam is the Operations Coordinator for Compass in New Zealand. She has lived, worked and adventured in Australia (home), England and, for the last 6 years, New Zealand. She is currently completing degrees in Counseling and Theology and loves watching the way people’s lives are transformed in relationship through the Gospel. Miriam flats with 4 guys in Onehunga Auckland and is involved in the Desert Place community. Miriam can be contacted at miriam.strom@compass.org.nz

David leads the Compass team in Australia. He has a passion to equip and train future leaders for strategic influence. He was previously Strategic Director for the Australian Christian Lobby, and has been a strategist with the Australian Department of Defense. He also holds a Master of Business Administration specialising in public sector management. David and his wife Tash are proud parents of four young children. David can be contacted at david.yates@compass.org.au

Salli is responsible for the Operations of Compass Australia. She has a background in events and project management and loves nothing better than handling the detailed planning of an event or conference. For the last 11 years, Salli has also served as a Director of a large Christian school on the Gold Coast. Salli is married to Michael and they have four children ranging in age from 23 to 16. Salli can be contacted at salli.taylor@compass.org.au

Paul Henderson has extensive experience in compulsory and tertiary education. He has taught in England, Botswana and Brunei and has worked on education policy and the design, development and testing of national curricula. He has been director of research and programmes at a public policy think tank publishing research and writing policy on education and welfare. He has worked out of the Prime Minister’s Office as Secretariat to a small group of cross-party MPs working on education reform in New Zealand. Paul has written numerous articles on a wide range of subjects. He is author of the books ‘Vying for Our Children,’ a commentary on how curricula consciously promote specific worldviews, and ‘Silent Legacy,’ a description of the key philosophical ideas from history that shape our lives and public policy. Paul was educated at Ampleforth College, Aberdeen University, Cambridge University, and Laidlaw College. Paul is married to Liz, and they have three children. Paul can be contacted at paul.henderson@compass.org.au