December/January Update 2026
Hello from the van den Dolders! It’s been a while since you heard from us. We spent the month of December 2025 in Australia on holiday and came back to PNG in January 2026. Because we didn’t bring our possessions from Australia in a shipping container, we used this opportunity to bring the last round of boxes and suitcases full of things we need to settle here. Our family has greatly enjoyed settling more permanently at the Reformed Churches Bible College in Port Moresby. W
Feb 265 min read
November Update 2025
As you would have seen from the last update I (Johan) held a school leaders conference in early November after which having to leave immediately for America to attend a curriculum conference. This meant I was away from the family for almost 3 weeks. My time in America was beneficial for my work in that I had the opportunity to see the My Fathers World curriculum in action. My host, the founder and author of the curriculum, organised a few visits to Microschools (single room,
Dec 16, 20253 min read
October Update 2025
We’ve enjoyed a productive month, as we continue with our work up in the highlands in Ukarumpa. I (Johan) have been doing handover with a few members of the Reformed Ministries team and attending board meetings with the schools on the North-East side of Papua New Guinea. I have also had a chance to visit some of the schools in person. My school visit to Wantun village was coupled with an overnight stay and a visit in the classrooms. I took some photos (below). I was blown awa
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Reflections on our recent visit
In anticipation of Johan's role we completed a quick visit in mid-January. Read our reflections here.
Mar 5, 20253 min read
