Arno and Laura are dedicated to working with Cross Cultural Kids (CCKs) and their families in the UAE. As parents of three Cross Cultural Kids themselves, they bring more than 20 years of experience in Cross Cultural Christian ministry.

Arno serves as the National Director of Youth for Christ UAE, holding a Master of Arts in Theology. Laura, a Pediatric Nurse and qualified Crisis Interventions Specialist, focuses on supporting CCK families and their well-being.

Passionate about nurturing the spiritual and mental growth of young people as followers of Jesus, Arno and Laura aspire to see CCKs and their families not just survive but thrive, equipped with resilience to weather the storms of life.

Nikhil Oommen George is deeply passionate about children and the children’s ministry. With two toddlers of his own, he can connect and communicate effectively, especially with the younger ones. Nikhil exudes enthusiasm for spreading the love of Christ, a mission he actively pursues through themed summer camps.

He plays a significant role in the Children’s Summer Special (CSS), an annual children’s ministry event held at Christian Fellowship Dubai for over 25 years. This program attracts children and volunteers from various churches across the UAE. Every year, children aged 5 to 17 experience touching and transformative moments in extraordinary ways.

Nikhil says “As a team, we reap the benefits of seeing churches come together as volunteers dedicate their time and energy towards the growth of children. We have seen young ones grow up maturing in Christ and we are proud that many of them take the initiative to return as volunteers themselves after the age of 18 giving back to the community that helps lay their foundations in Christ. CSS allows me to lead the worship sets, act in the skits and build relationships with the kids.”