Our ministry team

Staff

Senior Minister

Luke Thomson

Luke is married to Jennifer, and father to Emily, Kaitlyn & Zali. He loves helping people understand why following Jesus is the best way to live. Luke also enjoys supporting the Sydney Swans, playing sport, board games & his guitar.

Luke Thomson

Assistant Minister

Robbie Hayes

Robbie is married to Sandy, and father to Cameron, Mikaela, Jasmine and Aaron. He oversees our Discover Jesus courses, our Community Groups, and helps people get integrated into the life of our church. Robbie loves playing and watching all kinds of sport, board games, cooking and watching Netflix.

Robbie Hayes

Kids, Youth and Families Minister

Renee Sheedy

Renee is married to James. She oversees all our ministry to children, youth and families, from the energetic toddlers at Playtime, to the hilarious teenagers at Youthgroup. Renee loves talking to young people about Jesus, drinking tea with friends, and giving handmade gifts to people.

Renee Sheedy

Local Mission Pastor

Kendall Vella

Kendall is married to Daniel, and mother to Asher and Ethan. Kendall oversees our ministries that connect with our local community, helping to bring the hope of Jesus to the people of our city.
Kendall has a famous love for tacos.

Kendall Vella

Administrator

Laurice Vitalone

Laurice is married to Matthew, and mother to Nathaniel, Seth and James. She supports the ministry team and looks after the day to day operations of the church office. Laurice loves playing LEGO with her boys, baking, gardening and having conversations over coffee.

Laurice Vitalone

Sudanese Pastor

Lual Doong

Lual is married to Maou, and together they have 6 daughters and a son. Lual has responsibility for leading and overseeing our Sudanese congregation.

Lual Doong

Year 13 Intern

Rhiannon Steer

Rhiannon is completing Youthworks College’s Year 13 program this year, and volunteering two days a week at church. She is serving in Kids Ministry, Youth and Music in church. Rhiannon enjoys playing music, baking cakes, drinking tea and talking about her cats.

Rhiannon Steer