Gateways supports a number of missionaries in different parts of the world.
Mark & Faye
In February 2026, Mark and Faye had to leave the country in West Africa where they had served with SIM for over 20 years, because of the security situation in that nation.
Back in New Zealand as home missionaries with SIM, Mark continues to do some medical work and evangelism. He is also looking after the medical oversight for missionaries with SIM New Zealand. Faye is involved in some English teaching for immigrants to the city, and is still doing some of the administrative work for SIM in their country of service.
Starting in 2027, they are available for 6-month placements with SIM. It seems unlikely that they will be able to return to their previous country of service, and are seeking God for a suitable post in another nation.
Eleanor Rich
Eleanor is currently serving with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Ships Kona, Hawaii. The Ships’ ministry exists to reach the remote, isolated and needy people in the Pacific rim where planes are unable to land. Eleanor leads one of the largest DTS’s at the Ships’ base, training up leaders and staff to disciple students from all walks of life.
Eleanor loves spending time discipling young people, teaching, and walking with them through all manner of life’s challenges.
Mila & Hernani Resueño
Mila and Hernani head up the Strength in the Valley Foundation in Panabo, Philippines. This includes a centre teaching and feeding children from poor families, programmes for women and also for young people. They also run livelihood programmes, and in the aftermath of natural disasters, they help by bringing aid to affected people. A further area of ministry through the Foundation is a spiritual enhancement programme for pastors, particularly those in remote areas.
Mark & Jane Banyard
Serving under the banner of Kingdom Advance Ministries, they have been equipping believers to carry God’s presence to the nations since 1995. They are currently based in Canada, serving churches in other nations via the internet, but have spent time living and ministering in a number of countries. Mark is the author of two books.
Martyn & Wendy
Martyn and Wendy work as international consultants for an international organisation. They travel widely, speaking at conferences, providing training, offering support and advice in person and online, helping ensure missionaries are cared for and supported in their roles throughout the world.
Barry Cleland
Barry spends his time between the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Palmerston North. He’s the father of our very own Nick Cleland and Rebekah Palfreyman.
Simon Bate
Simon was raised in Palmerston North, but is now a dedicated itinerant evangelist based out of Stuttgart, Germany. He has ministered in over 37 nations, is ordained in the USA and Germany, and focuses on evangelism, healing, impartation and discipleship.