LEADERSHIP

KEES BROUWER

Founder

Kees Brouwer was born into the family of a well-known policeman father, a homemaker mother, and seven siblings in Rotterdam, in 1948. He was always interested in knowing what made machines work. He had a particular interest in making and repairing radios. He progressed into electrical engineering, making cabinet stereos with ornate veneers for fun. As he graduated from MTS (technical school) and was about to begin an engineering bachelor’s program, Kees accepted Jesus. As you know, this changes a person.

He wanted to know more about the Bible to understand God and changed his educational focus to seminary training from Tabor College to Tyndale Theological Seminary. It was recommended by his two Deaconesses (Protestant Nuns) sisters. During seminary, a rule of no opposite-sex contact was enforced. Kees waited until his fifth year to begin correspondence with Willemijn, whom he had met years before. When he returned to Rotterdam, they met again in a bible study group. He had given his testimony, and God joined their hearts that day in 1976. 

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HENDRIK BROUWER

Director

Kees and Willimein had two children, Anaka and Hendrik. Anaka is involved with the Tree of Life Foundation in Europe and Africa; while Hendrik has answered the call to continue and grow the Brouwer Ministry. 

Hendrik was born and raised in Thailand, learning English, Thai, and Dutch. His studies took him to The Netherlands where he attended ETH-seminary. He also obtained degrees in engineering and business administration. While building his career he also built his family of six daughters with wife Dew.

They still live in Chiang Mai and fill roles for the ministry as we grow our orphanage, school, sustainable farming, inmate, cancer patient missions and networks. Their combined skills, energy, and passion for loving others demonstrate our ministry direction.

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Tel: +66 (0)93-279-0714   |   brouwerministry@gmail.com