Prior to joining PFI, Ron held national leadership positions with the juvenile offender programme of Youth for Christ in Canada (1973-78) and the United States (1978-1982). Ron was born in Alberta, Canada. He holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and English (BA) and a graduate degree in theology (MPS); he has studied at the University of Winnipeg (English & Psychology), University of Lethbridge (Psychology), York University (Social Work), Wycliffe College (theology), and Loyola University (theology).
In addition to his work with PFI, Ron has served as chairperson of the United Nations Alliance of Non Governmental Organizations in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (1988-1996) and Vice President of the International Association of Volunteers in Criminal Justice (1983-1986). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Advocates International, The Jericho Road Foundation, and Love in Action. He also serves on the Advisory Council of the Center for Religion and Democracy and is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Ron is the author of Your Journey with Jesus (2006) and Radical Love in a Broken World (2011) both published by Christian Focus.
Ron and his wife Celeste reside in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
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For a fuller account of Ron Nikkel's work, you can read this article in the Toronto Star, or view either of these excellent video interviews: PF Australia or 100 Huntley.
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