Ailene has a heart for God and sharing His love with everyone she meets through words and actions. She is motivated by a strong love for Jesus, His gospel, His word, and His people.

Ever since committing to follow the LORD as a youth, Ailene has been a doer of the Word, not a hearer only, and has been directly involved in ministries of all types.  Ailene has a particular love for evangelism, youth ministries and women’s ministries.  As a part-time employee of Celebrate Messiah New Zealand, she will be able to continue serving as President of Palmerston North Aglow, an organisation that is close to her heart.  

Ailene is a wife and mother of two adult children.  She and her husband live in Palmerston North, which is home to many churches that support the mission and purpose of CMNZ.