Team
Ursula Stone
Ursula is a dynamic and multifaceted professional with an extensive background that spans over three decades. Her career began in nursing, where she dedicated thirty years, including four years specialising in cosmetic nursing.
Ursula's educational journey also includes a year at Holsby Brunn Bible School in Sweden (1992-1993), an international Bible school known for its dedication to biblical teaching, discipleship, and community engagement. Following her time at Holsby, she contributed to Creative Ministries (1993-1994), where she played a crucial role in drama presentations aimed at church outreach, showcasing her leadership and creative skills.
From 1995 to 1997, after marrying Duane the duo expanded their global impact by serving as an itinerant missionaries in Denmark, leading youth groups and engaging in church activities.
Thereafter, on Australian soil, from 1997-2016 the duo served in churches as leaders for Sunday School and Youth Groups.
Their commitment to spreading the Christian faith continued through their involvement with The Last Reformation from 2016 to 2019, where they trained at Denmark's Pioneer Training School, and facilitated small and 500+ kickstarts. They grew in experience teaching, baptising, and delivering many people both in Australia, Uganda, and Vanuatu.
In addition to Ursula's professional and missionary work, Ursula has dedicated a decade to homeschooling, teaching, and currently advancing as a preservice teacher.
Her personal interests include traveling, swimming, hiking, and camping, highlighting her love for adventure and the outdoors.
As a born-again Christian, Ursula's life is deeply rooted in her faith, driving Duane and Ursula's vision to build self-sustaining villages in Africa and third-world countries.
Ursula's focus on discipleship and nurturing micro-businesses reflects her commitment to making a tangible impact in the world, guided by her entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering dedication to her beliefs. Ursula's journey is a testament to her resilience, adaptability, and profound dedication to her goals and faith.
Duane Stone
Duane is a dynamic professional whose career spans over five years of compassionate service in disability care, highlighted by his role as a dedicated Support Worker. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the founding of Stone Disability Services, a testament to his commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities.
Duane's professional journey is underpinned by a solid educational background, including qualifications in Individual Support (Certificate III and IV) and a profound theological foundation acquired through his Associate Degree in Theology.
His theological journey was further enriched at Holsby Brunn Bible School, a center dedicated to biblical teaching and discipleship in America.
As an itinerant missionary in Denmark from 1995 to 1997, after marrying Ursula, the duo led youth groups and engaged deeply in church activities, extending his service through various roles in teaching and Youth Groups until 2016.
Their work with The Last Reformation from 2016 to 2019 across Australia, Denmark, and Vanuatu, as well as a mission trip to Uganda in 2018 (Duane only), underscored their dedication to teaching, ministry, deliverance, and discipleship.
Beyond Duane's professional and missionary endeavors, Duane's life is enriched by personal interests such as camping, hiking, and traveling, alongside his support for the Swans in the AFL.
His deep Christian faith has not only inspired his global mission trips but also fueled his vision to build self-sustaining villages in Africa.
Here, Duane aims to merge his entrepreneurial skills with his dedication to faith-driven service, fostering environments of growth and discipleship.
This vision encapsulates Duane's commitment to making a tangible impact, driven by an unwavering dedication to his beliefs and a desire to empower communities through sustainable and spiritually enriched initiatives.
