Women’s Ministry Facilitator

Kathryn became a Christian at university, and has been involved in various women’s ministries ever since, ranging from preschool ministries to retirement home Bible Study groups and everything in between. She is passionate about seeing women grow in their Biblical Literacy and their love of Jesus and his people. Kathryn attends Bundoora Presbyterian with her husband Chris and their two rapidly growing kids. In 2020-2021 she completed a METRO traineeship at Bundy, as well as undertaking the Ministry Training for Women program at Christ College.

Women’s Ministries Victoria Convenor

Ben has been a Presbyterian Pastor 2003, the last 15 years being at the Warrnambool Presbyterian Church. Ben is married to Louise and together they have a son and daughter in law and two adult daughters who seek to live as disciples of Jesus. In over 35 years of being a Christian, Ben has seen God working through the local church to nurture and disciple men and women. He is on he Council of Presbyterian Ladies College and is a member of the Women’s Ministry Presbyterian Church of Australia Committee. He loves to see women thriving as disciples of Jesus and in all of life.

WMV Treasurer

Alison brings her financial and business acumen skills to the WMV committee. Alison lives in Geelong and attends North Geelong Presbyterian Church. She enjoys being part of a church that shows genuine care for each other through everyday circumstances in life. Alison attests to the transformation that is found by responding to the Bible as authority in her life; experiencing emotional wholeness and true contentment. Her desire is to see women experience joy, peace and wholeness that is found only in our Saviour, Jesus Christ and she is grateful to God for giving her a passion to serve women through the burdens of life.

WMV Deputy Treasurer

Natalie lives in Geelong with her husband Matt who is a High School teacher, and her two sons who have just started school. She shares her time between parenting and working as an Occupational Therapist. They attend North Geelong Presbyterian Chruch and are involved in a number of ministries. Natalie become a Christian at university which was a bit of a culture shock, but a helpful time of growth and maturity. Since then, she has been keen to see all women equipped and supported to live a faithful life through the often difficult and changing seasons of life.

WMV Secretary

Russ has served as a Presbyterian Pastor since 2013, when Reforming Presbyterian Church was planted in East Bendigo in that same year. Russ is married to Aimee and they have three children. Aimee serves one day a week as Reforming’s Women’s Coordinator. Russ & Aimee love to see women and men growing more like Christ as they serve the church and reach the region for Christ, together. Russ prays that the WMV would be used by the Lord to encourage and equip women across our denomination, and in the wider church, to flourish as fellow workers in the gospel.

WMV Committee Member

Sarah loves living in Benalla. She is married to Stephen and they have three children, two at school and one at home. Sarah's passion is studying the Word, hospitality and sharing the good news about Jesus. She loves leading her church's women's Bible study and being intentional in building relationships ,seeking to encourage Christians and share Jesus with her wider community. She longs to see gospel culture transform the lives of her family, her church family and to see that gospel truth win others for Christ. Sarah loves gardening, walking, cricket, reading and connecting with people over a meal.

WMV Committee Member

Siew Teng (ST) has been attending Croydon Presbyterian Church with her husband Andrew since moving to Melbourne from Sydney in 2013. ST enjoys having two part time jobs – one as the Admin Assistant to the Clerk of Assembly and the other as a Pilates instructor. She finds great joy getting alongside ladies of all ages to mutually encourage one another to grow in maturity in Christ. ST is happiest when having good food, cuddling her three-legged cat and being near or in the water (usually not at the same time).

If you’re a woman in Victoria, looking to grow in Christian faith and service, then you’re part of the work of WMV.

We look forward to partnering with you.