Jurgen & Katja

Introducing (Dutch Spoken)

Jurgen

Jurgen was trained and has worked as a bread-baker. Through the testimony and efforts of his first employer he has embraced Christ Jesus as his Lord. After our oldest daughter was born he became a homemaker until he started studying Theology & Mission in 2011. He is preparing himself for our missionary work through his studies, reading and various courses. In his spare time he maintains his website on defending the faith.

Katja

Katja has helped her mother in her flower shop from a young age. During her Law Study she worked at a bailiff’s office. After graduation she became a lawyer in 2002. Since Jurgen started his Theology Study she took his place as a homemaker and started home educating the children, also in preparation for conditions on the mission field. Now, on the field, she is still the children’s teacher which gives us great flexibility. She loves being there for her family. As a passtime she enjoys being in the outdoors and reading.

Vanya

Vanya is our oldest child (2004). She loves to read and play music on her flute and violin.

Issa

Issa (2006) likes to have adventures. He often sets out on long hikes. Besides that he loves to help repair the car or motorbike.

Abbey

Abbey is our third child (2008). She is the creative one. Give her some tape, glue and paper and you’ll end up with fantastic creations.

Dani

Dani (2011) is a real trooper. He loves to walk around barefoot through the ricefields and woods. He can be busy like that all day long in order to return home with a bag full of berries.

Simeon

Simeon is our youngest (2015). He is the lucky one as he gets all the attention of his siblings. Simeon is a smart boy and very easy going. Without much trouble he switches between the rural and urban life and between the spoken languages.

General: Willem & Renske Bas

Willem and Renske Bas joined the team in 2018. They both have a heart for mission and the un-reached. Willem and Renske are practical people and when we asked them to join the homefrontcommittee they first wanted to know what their function would be. They are very employable so we gave them the label ‘general’ They are people of prayer, they love children and they are never to busy for a chat! We value their input greatly, and are happy with them in our team

Logistics: David Pavlotzky

Logistical support can entail many things. David helped us when we moved to England and later he send our newsletters. When we came back to Holland he helped us getting a house. Now, whilst on the field, he supports us in practical matters like maintaining a server on which he hosts our website. Also other thing which we can’t manage from Madagascar, David is our man.

David is also our contact person in Holland:
Tel.:+31 654203683

Prayer: Fer van Strijen

A very important task within mission work is prayer. Fer loves to pray. What’s more, Fer love to incourage others to pray as well. He also keeps the several prayer groups informed, and he organises prayer meetings when necessary.

Children: Ilja van Polen

UPDATE October 27, 2020: Due to personal circumstances, Ilja has decided that she can no longer be a part of our Home Front Committee. We are very grateful to her for all the years she has encouraged and assisted us. We will miss her enthusiasm in the team! At the same time, this means that we have a ‘vacancy’. It would be great to see the team expand. Would you like to be directly involved in our work and would you like to be involved in practical matters every now and then? Please let us know: Contact