Who We Are

Stephen worked as a social worker in child protection and Looked After Children for 36 years as practitioner, trainer and manager. He held posts of Assistant Director, Northern Ireland Guardian ad Litem Agency, and Assistant Director, Barnardo's NI. Stephen was chair of the Knock Child Contact Centre and has provided child-protection advice to a number of Christian organisations. He has been involved with Youth for Christ Eastern Europe for nearly 20 years, training social work and social care staff in Moldova and Ukraine.

Paul is married to Kerry and they have two sons, Noah and Ezra. Paul is the Leader of Connect Christian Fellowship in Ballymoney, a non-denominational church. Together with his wife he leads the Christian Family Centre (NI), a residential facility in Armoy, County Antrim, helping families facing various challenging issues, often involving addictions. Paul contributes to the Family Spectrum Board through his experience in the management of registered charities in Northern Ireland, as well as his pastoral work with families.

Brian is qualified in social work and teaching. After ten years in practice and management he spent fifteen years in training and organisation development in health and social care, and is now Professor of Social Work at Ulster University. He and his wife Mary have four children (now all married) and ten grandchildren. They are involved in various activities in the Catholic Diocese of Down and Connor, including leading Alpha, Marriage and Parenting Courses.