MISSIONARIES

These are some of the missionaries that our church supports.

Nathan and Pip Wheeley

Gentle Hands - Philippines

The vision of Gentle Hands is to be a center for rescue and healing of children in crisis. Their mission is to provide family-style care and hope for children who have experienced trauma. Nathan and Pip serve as International Ambassadors and Fundraising Coordinators based in Brisbane. 

Lyndal Brunner

Life Impact Foundation - Thailand

LifThailand is involved in education and community based programs, with a focus on the sustainable care of orphans in community. Their mission is to see orphaned and disadvantaged children be able to stay in their local communities with extended family, through the aide of income generation projects and community support.

Beatrix Watofa

Pioneers - South East Asia

Pioneers believes that good news is not just something to be spoken but is often best communicated by actions.  Through their projects they show Jesus’ love as they care for people’s needs. Beatrix works with people of the majority religion in South East Asia, and works with dubbing Christian resources into local languages.

Jean-Claude and Joyce Manirakiza 

Baptist Mission Australia

Jean-Claude and Joyce, along with their children Chris, Ornella, Venerande and Isabella, have been living in rural, Malawi since 2018.  

They are passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus  and desire to see the Yawo follow Jesus within their cultural context. They are building relationships with their neighbours and investing in their culture and language learning so they can effectively communicate with their Yawo friends.

 

Doreen Thomas

SIM Australia 

Convinced that everyone needs to hear the Gospel, our heart is to make disciples of Jesus in communities where He is least known. We partner with local Australian churches in equipping and sending out cross-cultural gospel workers, with a variety of skills and talents, to serve in a diverse range of ministries.

 

We also seek to demonstrate Jesus’ love and compassion to the vulnerable by offering holistic care through our aid and development arm, SIMaid. We are part of a global organisation that has 4,000 workers in 70 countries. In dependence on God, we engage people in praying and supporting workers and ministry activities around the world

Mike

Baptist Mission Australia in SE Asia

Michael has been serving in South East Asia since July 2021.

In 2023 Michael began working as an English teacher at the Education Foundation. This role not only allows him to help the local people develop their English language skills, but is also necessary for him to have a reason to stay long-term in South East Asia. 

 

Adam and Hester Pike Wycliffe - Vanuatu

Wycliffe Australia exists to see disciples of Jesus growing through the Scriptures available in the language that speaks to their hearts. Adam and Hester have been living in rural Vanuatu, working alongside the Merei speaking people to translate the scriptures since 2004, they are currently based in Brisbane on remote assignment.

Daz and Bee

Baptist Mission Australia - SE Asia

They are excited to see how their previous skills in project management, retail and customer service are being put to good use as they take on their new leadership roles. Their newfound language abilities and cultural understanding are allowing them to grow deeper relationships with local friends.

Chris and Amy

Pioneers - South East Asia

Both Chris and Amy disciple and mentor Bible college students.  Chris lectures in the local language and he also preaches in churches, they are involved in a small church plant locally. Chris often visits very remote communities of Christians (in difficult to reach places geographically) to both teach and preach, leaving Amy to look after their young children. 

School Chaplians

Heather Decorso

Victoria Point High School

Nina Chong

Mt Cotton Primary School

Emily Toms

Victoria Point Primary School

SU QLD chaplains are trusted, trained individuals who work in schools to provide social, emotional, and spiritual support to students, parents/carers and staff. They contribute to the overall welbeing strategies and goals of the school by running programs, activities, and events to foster inclusivity and a positive culture in school communities.

Click here to read about our Short Term Missions