The EU Graduates Fund
Trainee Staff (Howard Guinness Project)
The Howard Guinness Project is a two-year apprentice-style program. For more information about how the Howard Guinness Project works, or to apply yourself, see the Working with the Graduates Fund page.
Staff can be contacted by contacting the Grads Fund administrator.
Kiri Farrell
Been a Christian ... since before the world was created, but became aware of and accepted the saving work of Jesus Christ my Lord when I was about 7.
Impressions of being a Howie ... a real challenge and huge opportunity to learn to really love and really serve in ways that God has intended.
Long term plans ... 6 year plan is HGP -> Bible College -> Work in full-time vocational ministry in Australia, preferable universities.
Dan Kiat
Been a Christian ... and it's been the best thing ever! I intend to keep it up. I started by reading the Gospel of John and seeing that Jesus is so significant, so unique, and so loving at the same time.
Impressions of being a Howie ... it's great work! There's plenty of "I love my job" moments each week. I love seeing students grow. I'm learning lots, but it's more to do with getting myself organised than with the actual "being a pastor/teacher" business.
Long term plans ...if I stick around in Australia, I can't imagine doing anything other than being a gospel teacher/church leader. But God could take me some place where I'd have to find another way to serve as well as sharing the gospel, for example China.
Lily Strachan
Been a Christian ... since the end of year 9, when reading John on a camp, I realised God had done everything necessary for me to be in a relationship with Him.
Impressions of being a Howie ... So far, so good. I am excited about the variety of ministry I get to be involved in, and the number of students I will get to interact with and teach the Bible to, pastor and equip. I suspect I will learn a great deal whilst being a Howie, and that much reliance on God will be happening to do all that is expected of me.
Long term plans ... Uncertain at present. I'm not ruling anything out (other than a return to corporate law, which is definitely out). Am going to wait and see how I go with full time ministry, but I am keen to consider formal theological training and full time ministry in a church, on campus or in a school. Otherwise I would be interested in returning to the work force to do policy making and planning, and being an active member of my church.