LEADERSHIP TEAM

Andy Partington

Andy Partington

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Andy is happily married to Mickey and they have four beautiful children – Daniel, Jemimah, Phoebe, and JJ. On completion of his PhD, Andy served as Director of Training at London School of Theology and then as Pastor of Trinity International Church in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. From 2010-2015 Andy led the work of Yeldall Manor, a highly respected Christian drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the UK.

Myron Penner

Myron Penner

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Myron is happily married to Jodi, an opera singer, and they live in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with their three teenage daughters. He is an ordained Anglican Priest and has taught philosophy and theology in universities, seminaries and graduate schools in the UK, the USA, and his home, Canada. In addition to teaching and pastoring, Myron has also worked as a human development worker, overseeing water-cleaning projects in East Africa. Myron and Jodi are missionaries with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada Mission (EFCCM). Myron combines his Novō role with pastoring Trinity International Church.

Warren McCaig

Warren McCaig

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Warren is happily married to Jacqueline and they have three young children, Nora, Amelia and Liam. Warren originally hails from Alberta, Canada and holds an undergraduate degree in theology. Warren has been in Bolivia since 2005 and has served in leadership and helped to develop various projects. He has a passion for connecting North American churches and organizations with overseas developments. Warren and Jackie live in the city of Santa Cruz and are missionaries with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada Mission warren.mccaig@novocommunities.org (EFCCM).

UK TRUSTEES

  • Trevor Childs

    Trevor Childs

    CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

    Trevor is a churchwarden in Liss, Hampshire. Still working part time as an executive coach, he is a Chemical Engineer by background and was formerly running global chemical businesses.

  • Jonathan Horne

    Jonathan Horne

    TRUSTEE

    Jonathan is married to Amy and currently working for a global pharmaceutical company in the UK. Personal interests include producing films, media, sports (watching and playing!), travelling and supporting Novo.

  • Atarah Jacobs

    Atarah Jacobs

    TRUSTEE

    Atarah is a Counsellor at Yeldall Manor with seven years of experience in the addiction field and a passion for learning and training. She is currently completing the final year of an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy.

  • Ian Hudell

    Ian Hudell

    TREASURER

    Ian is married with three adult children and lives in Binfield, Berkshire. He has a heart for those who are disadvantaged and brings over 30 years experience in the finance industry to his role as a Trustee.

  • Sharon Klitgaard

    Sharon Klitgaard

    TRUSTEE

    Sharon is married with 3 grown-up children and lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. She currently works in a local Infant School as a Learning Support Assistant and worked as a PA for many years previously.

"We are extremely grateful for the work of Yeldall Manor and are excited that Novō has a worldwide vision to plant the Yeldall approach in other places of need."

− George & Eileen Carey / Lord Carey of Clifton was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1991-2002

"Here is an exciting vision of a desperately needed rescue mission in Bolivia in the name of Christ. I'm backing it fully and hope you will too."

− Rev Dr Derek Tidball / Former Principal, London School of Theology

"Latin America has a crying need for well thought out Christian responses to drug and alcohol problems so I am happy that Novō is launching its first project in Bolivia."

− Alan Tower / International Team Leader, Latin Link

"To be able to sustainably replicate the Yeldall approach will provide help for many with more complex issues surrounding their addiction who want to recover and play a full part in society."

− Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts / General Secretary, International Substance Abuse & Addiction Coalition (ISAAC)

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