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Interview with Raewyn

A long-time staff member of TSCF, Raewyn Taylor has lately stepped down from her role as Office Team Leader, to a more part-time administrative role. We took this opportunity to ask her for some reflections on her time in TSCF.

What was your connection to TSCF before you started working here?

Prior to joining TSCF staff I worked as a secondary school teacher. I was involved in a TSCF campus cell group when I was student at Victoria University. Also, my local church has been a long time TSCF supporter, largely due to connection through TSCF staff as church members.

What are the different roles you’ve had here?

I have worked at TSCF for nine years, in an administrator role and also as Office Team Leader.

What was your first impression of Nigel?

Hmm! (Alas, I am lost for words on this one!)

Can you think of any funny stories or fond memories from your time in TSCF?

The TSCF team are more like family than work colleagues and we typically celebrate special milestones together. I remember in my early days there was often only three of us in the office and we shared a common birthday – on that day we sat down together and sang ‘Happy Birthday to US’, with nobody else on deck to serve us!

Picture: Raewyn (2nd from right) with office colleagues.

What has encouraged you about TSCF over the years?

It has been a joy to be a part of such a talented and committed staff team, many of whom we have hosted in our home. I have been able to attend some student events and these have been incredibly encouraging. Over the time I have been involved I have observed many progress from new student, to student leader, to graduate, and sometimes to Mintern, Catalyst participant, TSCF Staff Worker, or Board member! Invariably, I have observed growth in faith, in confidence and in leadership. It has been a privilege to support this ministry.

Gina Wong, Wellington Team Leader, worked with Raewyn for five years:

'It has been such joy to spend a working day in the office with Raewyn. Everyday. She has truly been a stabilising factor for the TSCF office over the last nine years. A woman known for her integrity, knowledge, love, servant-hood, generosity, humility... and the only person who can keep Nigel in line! We shall miss her daily presence at the office; but we are sure she will continue to relish her outdoor adventures, being a grandmother, serving her church, and participate in God’s kingdom purposes.'

Posted by Mel Mylvaganam on 28/10/2011