Wayne Dean
Wayne Dean serves as the 'overseer' of the Two by Twos movement in New Zealand. Recently, he has been in the news for his church's response to allegations of sexual abuse, stating that the organization will fully cooperate with police investigations. Dean has emphasized the church's commitment to child safety and has referred to the group's policies regarding abuse, although he has faced criticism for his previous downplaying of the church's controversial aspects.
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Wayne Dean resigned as the leader of the Two by Twos church under pressure and is taking a break to return home to Australia.
Two by Twos leader Wayne Dean resigns under ‘pressure’, leaves New Zealand for break
New Zealand· 2025-10-10
Wayne Dean did not respond to messages regarding allegations of physical abuse.
Former Two by Twos church member alleges ‘mental and physical torture’ of childrenNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
The NZ head of the church is 'overseer' Wayne Dean.
Two by Twos: NZ police confirm fresh reports of alleged abuseNew Zealand· 2025-05-07
Wayne Dean is the head overseer of the church who commented on the church's response to child abuse allegations.
Two by Twos: Ex-church members break lifetime of silence over sex-abuse claimsNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Wayne Dean responds to sex abuse claims related to the Two by Twos church.
Two by Twos church leader Wayne Dean responds to sex abuse claims, FBI, NZ Police investigationNew Zealand· 2025-04-25
Wayne Dean is the overseer of the Two by Twos in New Zealand.
Church, sect or cult: Ex-members of Two by Twos expose secrets amid abuse investigationsNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
The head of the church in New Zealand is 'overseer' Wayne Dean.
Two by Twos: NZ police confirm ‘several’ new investigations into alleged sexual abuse within churchNew Zealand· 2025-04-17