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Charles was born in Hengelo, Holland in 1942 as Keimpe Ritske Ringma, and lived in the small Friesian town of Franeker until 1952.

That year his parents migrated to Australia and settled in Meeanjin (Brisbane).

He became a printer on completing his primary school education and after finishing university entrance qualifications trained for the ministry, at which time he established Teen Challenge in Australia.

For over a decade, 1971-1984, he led the fight against drug abuse in the community and developed a wide range of social welfare services as well as training programs in Australia.

He was a frequent speaker at Youth Conferences and on University and College campuses.

From 1984, Charles was involved in post-graduate study at the University of Queensland, social science research, writing and various areas of ministry.

In 1991, he was appointed as a lecturer at the Asian Theological Seminary (ATS), Metro Manila, Philippines a