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.