Current Class

- new south wales

Stephen Anderson is married to Julie and together they relish raising their three daughters. He is now serving as rector of All Saints', Oatley West, in the St George region of southern Sydney. Stephen is currently enjoying a little bit of astronomy, a little bit of cycling, a little bit of the West Wing, and of reading, and of dreaming of mountains and beaches; but he especially loves being his family's dad.

Kathy Bates is married to Stephen. Together they are team leaders at Parramatta Baptist Church where they have been serving in pastoral leadership for fifteen years. Kathy is passionate about good food.

Stephen Briggs is married to Tracy and has three children. He has a background in youth work and now serves as a Salvation Army Officer. Steve is the Divisional Youth and Candidate Secretary for the Sydney East and Illawarra Division. This role involves the oversight and development of youth and children’s work across the division. It also involves the development, training and support of youth and children’s leaders and the development of young leaders. Steve loves the beach, listening to music and watching football.

Ernest Chiang is married to Carmen and is Youth Pastor at Christ Evangelical Church of Australia. He was born in Hong Kong and came to Australia at age nine. His Chinese-Australian background allows him to minister to both first and second-generation migrants from Asian countries. In his spare time, Ernest likes to read Manga, play board games and dabble in magic (the David Copperfield kind, not the Harry Potter kind).

Josh Dinale is married to Kristy and they have a daughter, Alexis. He recently concluded as Associate Pastor at St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Wanniassa, Canberra and is now planting a church, “Broken Chapel” in Queanbeyan. Josh enjoys running and swimming and works in the fitness industry to support his addiction/church-planting ministry. “Broken Chapel” aims to reach unchurched and de-churched people who would not normally walk through the doors of a church.

Alan Lukabyo is the Senior Minister in the Anglican Parish of Dundas/Telopea in Sydney’s west. He is married to Ruth, and they have two daughters and a son, none of whom shares his passion for soccer.

Nathan McElveney is married to Amy. He has been involved with various church and parachurch ministries and for the last six years has been working for Crusaders, where he oversees the school camping program. Nathan attends Epping Church of Christ and spends his spare time playing various sports and guitar.

Darren Tosh is currently leading the International Projects Department of Samaritan’s Purse Australia. He has spent the last decade serving in relief and development throughout Asia and Latin America. Darren loves well-crafted works of art and design, with his favourite pieces being his brilliant wife Jodie, and baby son Hudson.

Steve Wakeford is married to Nonie and they have three boys – Ben (10), Nochi (Enoch, 8) and Daniel (5). He is the youth and young adults’ pastor at St Paul’s Anglican Church at Menai. He loves U2, golf, his ute, his boys, wife and Jesus – in reverse order of importance!

David Yates is married to Tash. They have two children and live on a small acreage outside Canberra. David is currently the Director of Strategic Development at the Australian Christian Lobby and enjoys reading, playing guitar and chopping firewood for the cold Canberra winters.

- queensland

Goma Conlon is married to Denise and has a daughter Alinta. He is currently serving with Australian Indigenous Ministries at Inala as pastor. His ministry is to Aboriginal peoples in the south west of Brisbane. The ministry also involves working with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander churches/denominations across Brisbane. His passion is to see indigenous people come to a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and be strengthened in leadership for the enhancement of community development.

Des Dougherty is District Co-coordinator for Scripture Union Queensland managing School Chaplains and ministries on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Wide Bay Districts. He is married to Annette and they live on the Sunshine Coast where they attend Goodlife Community Church. Des is director for a number of Surf Camp ministries and was previously High School Chaplain at Redcliffe. He enjoys surfing, fishing, football (Brisbane Broncos), renovating his property on the Sunshine Coast and playing music.

Lainey Green was born and raised in Sydney’s southeast and has been serving full time with Student Life, the university ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, for the past six years. At the beginning of 2008, she moved to Brisbane to co-lead a campus team at the University of Queensland. Lainey is passionate about God and seeing people know Him and make Him known. She enjoys reading, getting out into nature, and chatting with friends over a good coffee.

Scott Muir is married to Rebecca and they have three young children. Scott is the assistant minister at Central Presbyterian Church in Ipswich, where he grew up and came to faith. In 2009 he will become Senior Minister at this church, a role he is excited and petrified about. Scott loves playing music, checking out live music shows and just hanging out with his family.

Billy Williams is married to Vicki and they have three children, Geordie (8), Macey (6), and Rory (4). Now living Brisbane he is originally from the Kamilaroi people of northwestern NSW. Billy is preaching pastor at Bridgeman Baptist Community Church and the facilitator for djaywunti – a network of indigenous churches and ministries. With his family, Billy leads a missional outreach to indigenous people called dhiiyaan (meaning “family”). Billy is passionate about living and communicating what it means to be authentically Aboriginal and authentically Christian.

- victoria

Linda Bailey has been in ministry for ten years in a variety of areas, including children’s, chaplaincy, mission and young adults. She is now embarking on a congregation plant in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Linda is married to Cameron and has a foster daughter, Joy.

Kylie Butler is married to Adam and has two young children, Toby (6) and Lily (3). She is the Youth and Young Adults’ Pastor at New Peninsula Church on the Mornington Peninsula. Kylie is also a regional leader for Youth Alive, Victoria and on the Youth Executive Team for the Baptist Union. In 2008, she released her book, ‘Milk to Meat’. Kylie is passionate about seeing people find a saving relationship with Christ and to reach their full potential in Him.

Kevin Butterfield is from the New York City area of America, but now lives in Lilydale, Victoria where he is the lead pastor of Yarra Valley Vineyard Church. Kevin is passionate about seeing people discover who they are and who they are called to be in Jesus. He has a fantastic wife, Kerrie and two kids, Noah and Hanna-Kate. Kevin loves vintage motorbikes and snow boarding.

Julie Hunt is Community Ministries Pastor at Lilydale Baptist where she oversees the welfare arm of the church through The Mustard Tree Community Services. She has been married to Rick for 26 years and has three gorgeous daughters. Julie is passionate about the church being an influence in the local community and believes that as we meet people's physical, relational and emotional needs we are better able to share Christ, and allow the Holy Spirit to meet their spiritual needs.

Camille Imberger is married to Rob and is currently employed at St Johns Anglican Church in Diamond Creek as the Youth Minister. She is passionate about seeing youth come to know Jesus and see their lives transformed for God's glory. Camille has two pet goldfish and loves nothing better than a good 'chick' flick and a good coffee!

Tim Johnson is married to Anna and the father of Abigail. He is the pastor to the 9am and 11am communities at St Hilary’s Kew, which focus on ministry to children and families. Tim holds a PhD in Psychology, is a member of the board of Ridley Melbourne, and teaches preaching around Australia.

Tri Nguyen is married Kate and has two children. He is involved in building communities of faith among the marginalized in Melbourne’s west and in Vietnam. Tri dreams of training up the first Vietnamese cricket team in his village, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.

Jonathon Siow

Jonathan Siow is University Pastor at Full Gospel Assembly. A 2003 graduate from Melbourne University, he finds himself answering God’s call into the ministry after two and half years in secular work and he absolutely loves being on the university campus. Jonathan’s five years in university has given him a passion to help each student find their identity, discover God's purpose for their life and run after it. His free time is filled with hanging out in cafes, reading and drinking good coffee.

Simone Turner and her husband are the founding pastors of Activate Church in Melbourne, a vibrant church, motivated by the mission to lead people into Jesus’ way of life. She is passionate about seeing people become disciples of Jesus Christ and has written a book for young girls called ‘No Ordinary Girl’. Simone is married to Corey and they have three beautiful children.

- western australia

Timon Bengston

Timon Bengtson is Associate Pastor at Subiaco Church of Christ. His responsibilities include preaching, worship ministry and mentoring/leadership development. Timon is married to Tegan and they have four children, Hannah (10), Abbey (8), Emma (5) and Ava (2). He has a passion to see Aussies come to know Jesus and find hope in Him. Timon studied overseas and enjoys golf, reading and studying Theology and Greek but most of all spending time with his wife and children.

Daron Crothers is the worship, prayer and missions’ minister at South Perth Church of Christ. He loves working in these three areas of the church and is passionate about doing his part in calling the ‘whole earth to worship Christ’. He is married to Mel, and has two children, Tayah and Joel. He loves playing hockey, the sax and listening to jazz.

Craig Eccleston is married to Kylie and has two children – Jack (6) and Ruby (4). He enjoys fishing and home renovating. Craig is passionate about preaching God’s word and developing emerging leaders. One day he would love to own a wooden yacht with round brass portholes.

Lachlan Edwards came to know Jesus as his Saviour and Lord in Year 10 of High School. With his wife Bec, son Tim and daughter Emily, he has been ministering in the Anglican Diocese of North West of Australia for three years now. Having taken up the Senior Minister position in Exmouth in early 2009, Lachlan is keen to see people in Exmouth grow in their knowledge and love of God. He is looking forward to Arrow giving him some tools for his ministry toolbox and developing his leadership ability.

Dean Groetzinger is originally from the USA and has been living in Perth since 2004. He graduated from Huntington University with a BA in Oral Communication and completed a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. While at ATS, he worked for Global Leadership Inc, an organization committed to developing Christian leaders around the world. He joined the staff of Subiaco Church of Christ in 2004 where he continues to minister as Associate Pastor of youth and young adults. Dean has been married to Lisa since 2002 and enjoys tennis.

Aash Parmar is the associate pastor at Kalgoorlie Baptist Church. He was born in Zambia, grew up in Zimbabwe and is now living in Australia. He is passionate about youth work, leadership development and Manchester United.