Ruth Hicks & Josué Olmedo

CECE Ecuador

TSCF partners with IFES in Latin America

Hi, I’m Ruth and I love to see students’ lives being transformed by serving in community and study of the Bible. The beach, art galleries, sunshine and spending time with friends are among a few of my favourite things. I began my involvement in student ministry as part of Massey University Christian Fellowship (MUCF) for five years before going to Ecuador to get experience in health and development work. I have worked in Ecuador with CECE since 2002 as campus staff, training staff and most recently as National Director (2020-2023). Currently I am serving the IFES Latin American Regional team in a support role.

Saludos, soy Josué. I’m keen to help students engage their faith intelligently with every area of their lives – personal, academic and professional. Reading, movie-watching and bush-walking are where you’ll find me when not working. I got involved in student ministry as a dentistry student prior to becoming a campus staff worker in 2000. After a time of serving as training staff and some theological study I served as CECE’s National Director (2012-2019) I am currently serving as as Co-Coordinator for the Logos and Cosmos Initiative for Latin America with IFES and as part of the IFES Latin American Regional Team.

Ana Gracia (27-7-2006). I love to play soccer, hang out with friends and will soon be starting university in NZ.

Ela Paz (18-9-2010). I love to sing, dance and spend time with friends.