Why do you do what you do? 

I’d love to see our neighbourhood transformed by the good news of the cross and empty tomb. Jesus says that heaven rejoices every time someone turns to him. My biggest prayer for our church is that we’ll have more of heaven’s joy at CLG, as we get the privilege of introducing people from our neighbourhood and networks to the Saviour.  
 
For me personally, to turn to Jesus, took lots of kind people opening the Bible with me to help me understand what He has done for me. I was so thankful for the people who gently yet persistently chased me down with that good news, and I thought: If I can be that person for someone else, that'd be amazing.
 

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I spent much of my youth playing the Adelaide band scene. It was not long after I’d recommitted my life to Jesus that I began a ministry apprenticeship at Trinity Church Brighton. I married my wife Aiesha and we moved to Sydney where I studied at Moore Theological College. In 2020 we moved back to Adelaide and I began working on the Trinity Church Colonel Light Gardens team, and in 2024 I took over the Senior Pastor role here.  

When I’m not working, I’m spending time with Aiesha and our 3 energetic young kids. I also love tinkering with DIY music projects and reading cozy crime. 

Why do you do what you do? 

I've been involved in church communities for many years and have always loved being a part of a local church family. I joined Trinity Church Colonel Light Gardens in 2018 as the Kid's Ministry Leader with a passion to partner with families to see kids grow up to love and serve Jesus. Over the next few years, as I completed my theology degree at the Bible College of South Australia, God grew my heart not just to serve our kids but to play whatever part I can in helping all God's people belong well to a church family and love and serve Jesus whole-heartedly.

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Before going to Bible College, I trained as a Junior Primary Teacher and loved working in that role for several years. I've lived in Adelaide most of my life and love that both the beach and beautiful Adelaide Hills are only a short drive from where I live. I love spending quality time with family and friends, and curling up with a good book to read. 

Why do you do what you do?

Magnification means orienting our whole lives around serving and enjoying God - Father, Son and Spirit, and I believe that being part of the local church is one of the main ways to magnify (serve and enjoy) God. This is why I feel compelled to contribute to it. Everything that happens in the local church is an opportunity to "feel" the Gospel, that is, not just to hear and think about Christian matters but to let the saving power of Jesus' death and resurrection transform our lives.

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I’ve been involved in church music for over 40 years: from age 6 in the church choir, from age 16 playing keyboard in church bands, and leading the worship at this church. I've also had over 20 years' experience outside church performing and teaching piano. All these experiences have shown me that the way we sing songs, read the bible, preach, pray, and relate to one another at church can, and does, have an important and tangible impact on everyone who takes that step towards God through the church door.

I'm married to Matt and, together, we have two adult children and one about to finish school. We also run a small family business together. Outside church, I work as a Brand Manager for my business, taking care of our retail stores, graphic design and communications, and customer service.

Why do you do what you do?

While I was studying at uni, I was struck by the need that there is for more people to come to know Jesus, and the need for people to tell them about him. After graduating I did a ministry apprenticeship role at Evangelical Students, to help discern whether vocational ministry would be a good way for me to use my life to serve God.

It seemed clear that this was the best direction to head in, so I’m currently working here as a student minister, alongside studying at Bible College, in order to be better trained and equipped for a lifetime of serving Jesus, whatever that might look like.

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Before my apprenticeship, I studied a master’s in physics at uni, which was a great time of life! I grew up with parents who raised me up in the Christian faith and also have a sister who is following Jesus. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my housemates over a movie or board games, as well as playing ice hockey.