Agents of Change

Agents of Change: Kiwis Making A Real Difference contains the stories of fifteen Kiwis who are making a real difference to the way we live, in communities throughout New Zealand. Some are making housing affordable and offering comprehensive care services. Others are saving teenagers from addictions and transforming low socio-economic areas. Read about how a doctor and his wife are running a unique medical clinic, and how a former crisis nurse is leading a top line chaplaincy service. Some stories portray people improving race relations, making workplaces safe, and influencing local and national politics. One person has set up rural social services; one is painting scenes that inspire; and another is a leader in progressive education. The book examines the motivations behind these inspirational people. Why do they become agents of change? And what sorts of people are they?

'Agents of Change' mentioned:

• Lisa Woolley
• Lew Findlay
• Anne Hurley and Margaret Martin
• Jeremy and Ruth Baker
• Barbara Walker
• Andy Joseph
• Wendy Lobb
• Richard Kempthorne
• Nona Aston
• Kelvin Clout
• Shirley Duthie
• Graham Braddock
• David Hanna
• Judy Parr
• Gordon Copeland

About the Author: George Bryant is a prolific Christian author and one of New Zealand's leading writers on social issues. He has written 22 books and 17 booklets about people in society, edited many volumes and written numerous articles, based on his experiences as a teacher, preacher, public speaker, politician and social worker. His latest title is Agents of Change: Kiwis Making A Real Difference. George holds a number of qualifications in education, theology and management, including a Master's degree in English. A former high school principal, he is also an ordained Christian minister and active member of many social organisations. He lives in Tauranga.