Experience

Bible Teaching

2006: Ambassador International Church.  Ministry to  Women's groups; Home Bible Studies, Seminars

India Evangelical Mission Bangalore. Orientation of new misssionary candidates

Asia Christian Academy,  Bangalore; Church on the Rock, Vizakapatnam.  Ministry to women on these different campuses

Pastoral Care

1980-1990 : Personelle Director in Interserve. The job description included pastoral care and oversight for the 600 field workers in the countries of South Asia

2002 -2004  Ambassador International Church, Hong Kong. In tandem with husband Colin Blair basic pastoral care for a congregation of 100 ex patriat and local members

2004: Bahrain Evangelical Church . 250 members from USA, Europe, South Asia

Teaching

Mathematics Teacher, ~ English Schools Foundation International School, Hongkong. Teaching Grades 9— 13. English Curriculum GCSE, A levels including integral calculus, advanced mathematics. The school had over 900 students from over 35 countries and nationalities. Additional responsibilities House Tutor, Home Room Supervisor. The schools cater to ex patriat children living in Hong Kong preparing them for British A levels examinations.

1964 - 1980

Woodstock International Christian School, Mussoorie, UP, India

Mathematics Teacher (1964 — 1971); Head of Mathematics Department (1976—1980) Woodstock is a boarding school of 4— 500 students ranging from KG- Grade 12 located in the hills of Northern India accessed from Dehra Dun. The school has an international student body which during the years 1964-1980 catered to the children of missionaries in India and other parts of Asia, other international students and local Indians who wished to gain a overseas based education. The curriculum prepared students for the Advanced Placement qualifications for US orientated students as well as preparing for the English GCSE and A levels examinations.

Responsibilities extended beyond teaching to hostel supervision as well as involvement in the lives of the students at all levels academic, social and spiritual.

September 1955 — July 1960

Various mathematics teaching appointments at High Schools in Glasgow, Scotland

Administration
1997-2002

Authorised Agent on the Pacific Rim for Interserve, a Christian international and interdenominational organization sending people to serve using their professional skills in the countries of Asia and the Middle East ( further information available). Responsibilities include speaking in churches and at groups; leading/organizing seminars on various aspects of ‘mission’; interviewing and preparing individuals for cross-cultural ministry overseas.
February 1996 — April 1997 Acting Director for Interserve, Canada, in the National Office, Toronto. This interim position covered a period when the existing Director took up a new appointment and another Director was recruited and sought for permanent posting.

May 1990—April 1995
January 1981 —March 1990

Director Personnel Services, lnterserve , New Delhi (81—85), Nicosia, Cyprus (85—90)
Responsible for the placement of 50 new appointees per year throughout South Asia, West Asia and the Middle East. Personnel Support for 300 plus Interserve partners. Orientation of new appointees. Annual Evaluation of performance. Travel to areas of service to visit partners on location, give pastoral and administrative support