2005-05-17

MINISTER

Name Ainars Bastiks

Date of Birth 26 October, year 1958

Place of Birth Liepaja

Nationality Latvian

Education

1997 – 1999 –University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy, master’s degree in History;
September 1997 – Evangelical Development Ministry Institute (EDMI) on Development and Management, Orlando (ASV), certification in direct marketing;
1995, 1998 – Schloss Mittersil Training Center (Austria) – Summer courses in Theology;
1994 – English studies in USA;
1993– Theology studies (SITE) in Theological seminary in Ruschlikon  (Switzerland);
1982 – 1988– University of Latvia, Faculty of History and Philosophy, bachelors degree in History;
1980 – 1983 – Latvian Baptist Parish Fellowship, extramural courses in Theology;
1974– 1978– Highschool of Decorative Art in Liepaja;
1965 – 1974– 6th Rainis Highschool in Liepaja

Work Experience

Since 29 April 2004 – Minister for Children and Family Affairs;

Since 1987– Riga Matejs parish, priest;
5th February 2004 – 18th March 2004– Deputy of 8th Parliament;
7th November 2002– 29th January 2004 - Special Assignments Minister for Children and Family affairs;
5th November 2002 – 14th November 2002 – Deputy of 8th Parliament;
1985 – 1989 – Museum of History of Latvia, junior research associate;
1984– 1985 – Manufactory “Aurora”, designer;
1981– 1983 – Restoration  firm “Restaurators”, carpenter;
1978– 1980 – Military service in Soviet army.

Public Activities

Since 2002 – Vice- chairman in Latvia’s First Party;

Since 2000 – Member of Board of Theological seminary of Latvian Baptist Parish Confederation;
1998 – 2000 – Member of Religious education advisory board of Ministry of Education and Science
1999– 2003 - Member of Board of Supportive foundations „Bethpage” for people with specific needs.

1998– 2002- Member of Board of Supportive foundations “Levijs” for children and youth education

Since 1997 – Member of Supportive foundation of Christian radio of Latvia;
Since 1997 – Member of Board of Biblical partnership of Latvia:
1996 – 2002 - Latvian Baptist Parish Confederation, bishop’s assistant;
1992 – 2002- Latvian Baptist Parish Confederation, member.

Political belonging

Member of The Union of Latvia’s First Party/ Latvia's Way
 
Family status

Married, five children.