People—Staff

Steve Young
After 7 years in Moorebank, Steve commenced in Springwood-Winmalee on Tuesday 25 January 2011.

Prior to training for ministry, Steve worked as an accountant in the financial sector. He studied at Moore College from 1996 to 1999 after which he worked as an Assistant Minister at St. Thomas' North Sydney for four years. He was Senior Pastor at Moorebank Anglican from 2004 to 2011. Steve has no hobbies to speak of because he and wife Jo have four small children (each of whom they adore).
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Rob Powell
I am married to Kathy and we have 5 children. I enjoy outdoor activities like roller-blading and rock climbing as well as indoor stuff like reading and puzzles of any sort. As part of my MA in Theology at Moore College, Kathy & I made a study trip to Israel in Feb 2010.

From March 2010 until Steve Young's arrival in January 2011, Rob served as Acting Senior Pastor for the Parish.
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Vicki Brasington
I'm married to Rob (or Bob) the builder, we have two handsome adult sons, a delightful daughter-in-law and four very beautiful and talented grandchildren aged 7 weeks to 7 years. (July 2010)

It's a great privilege to be a part of a team that works toward the best goal in the world...fixing lives.  I know that Jesus gives meaning, purpose and hope in a world which is searching for this, but not looking at Him. The best part of my job is explaining this to people, and seeing them respond to the best offer they'll ever get.  Want to know more?
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David Miles
I arrived at SWAC in 2007. I am looking after Night Church.

I'm originally from the Mountains and glad to be back. Glenda and I have 4 adult children (Zac, Hope, Heidi and Rohan). We've been involved in young adult and youth ministry in Newcastle, Byron Bay and Vaucluse. I like soccer, long distance running and ministry ‘teams that dream’.
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Andrew Schmidt
I am married to the wonderful Kathryn. We have three children, Caleb, Isabel and Hannah, two of whom have been born since we came to the mountains in 2008. It’s our first church since I finished training at Moore College, and we think the mountains — and the people here — are great.

Much of my ministry is with young families, but I love seeing people of all ages come know and grow in Jesus. When there is time, I also like reading, singing, watching cricket, and thinking about the need to get some exercise.
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Laura Fox
Laura commenced as children's pastor in June 2010, having moved to Springwood in 2009.

Previously, Laura was a member of Engadine Anglican Church, and completed studies and Youthworks College during 2009

Laura is married to long term SWAC member Jono Fox.
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Carol Storm
My husband Wilf and I moved to the Mountains in 2009 after living in the Hawkesbury area for 15 years, although we have been part of the “swac family” for several years now.  We have 5 children and are mainly involved in the Winmalee 9.45am congregation.  I started in the role of Administrator in February 2009.
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Bronwyn Jackson
Bronwyn and husband Stephen have been members of SWAC for several years. They have 3 children and are mainly involved in the Factory 9.45am congregation.

Bronwyn commenced as Administrator in July 2010.
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