Assembly Board

Board member since 2020
Current term ends November 2026
Unley Park Baptist

Committee Membership

• Asset Management Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Economics
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting
• Fellow of Chartered Accountants of Australia & New Zealand

Biography

Linda has over 30 years experience in finance and business in a range of senior leadership roles including public practice, large corporates and not for profit organisations. Currently she works as the Chief Financial Officer for the Julia Farr group in the disability sector. Linda provides a valuable contribution to the board through strategic thinking, financial knowledge and governance skills. She is particularly interested in participating in strong, robust governance processes, and is grateful for the opportunities she has to use her skills and experience to serve the Baptist churches of SA & NT.

Board member since 2021
Current term ends November 2026
Unley Park Baptist Church

Committee Membership

• Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Qualifications

• Masters of Human Resources
• Fellow of Australian Human Resources Institute (FAHRI) & Certified Practitioner of HR (FCPHR)

Biography

Andrew (Andy) is an active member at Unley Park Baptist and is Chair of the church Council where he also serves as a deacon. Andy moved to Australia with his family from the UK in 2016, where he had a lengthy background in HR in telecommunication, education and health sectors.  He is currently the Director of Human Resources at Tyndale Group of Christian Schools, based in Salisbury East.  He was a highly valued member of the DOM Search process and because of his relative newness to the Baptist church scene his perspectives were especially valuable. Andy is married to Angela, and they have a daughter, April. 

Board member since Nov 2023
Current term ends November 2028
Trinity Baptist Church

Committee Membership

• Audit, Risk & Compliance

Biography

Jasmine is a member of Trinity Baptist Church and has been attending since 2016. years. By profession, she is an occupational therapist with over 20 years experience. Jasmine, and her husband Scott, spent four years fostering children through the department of Child Protection. Jasmine was also a Councillor for Mitcham Council from 2018 – July 2020. Other community services committees include Governing Council and ‘Grounds’ subcommittee coordinator for CLG primary 2018, FUSE volunteer mentor for refugees 2015, Co-coordinator of the first White Ribbon March, Adelaide 2014, Board member for Enfield Baptist Church ‘Lifewell’ Centre 2007 & 2008, Volunteer Coordinator of Play ‘n’ Chat Group, Enfield Baptist Church 2008, Group Facilitator, CBT group Enfield Church 2005-2009 and Volunteer Advocate, Compassion Australia 2001 & 2003 – 07.

Board member since Jan 2024
Current term ends November 2027
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

Committee Membership

• None currently.

Biography

Neil has been serving as senior pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in the Northern Territory since 2010. He served as President of the Baptist Union of NT, until its amalgamation with BCSA to form BCSANT in November 2023. Previously he has been a police officer, firefighter and managed a landscaping and arboreal business in Darwin. He has been on several governance boards, including the Northern Territory Christian Schools, Baptist Union of the Northern Territory and Baptist Care NT. He has a passion to see churches as a place of life transformation.

Board member since July 2025
Current term ends November 2028
Christies Beach Baptist Church

Committee Membership

• Assets Management

Biography

Marianke is a commercially astute finance professional with nearly 3 decades in accounting, auditing and financial management. Sector experience includes more than a decade in the NFP sector, specifically homelessness, child protection and disability. Good interpersonal and communication skills developed over years working in 3 different countries ensures sensitivity and understanding of the requirements and needs of operations.

She is deeply convicted about servant-hood and stewardship. Marianke brings an accounting and financial skill-set to the board, trusting that she can serve the Lord God and His Church, bringing the good news of Jesus, even if it’s only from backstage, looking after the resources God has provided.

Filling a casual vacancy from April 2026 until Nov 2027
Clovercrest Baptist Church

Committee Membership

• None currently.

Biography

Samuel is a member of Clovercrest Baptist Church. He has completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, as well as Honours Degrees in both Chemical Engineering and Molecular and Biomedical Science. Currently he is working on his PhD in Molecular and Biomedical Science.

Samuel is passionate about sharing the gospel and reaching out to the vulnerable. He volunteers at Pathway Community Centre, which helps provide food for those who are struggling in the community. He is a part of Red Frogs and runs programs to connect with and support international and interstate university students living in student accommodations. He has served in the local church in both Youth and Children’s ministries and has also worked part-time as a support worker.

Through serving BCSANT, Samuel desires to help support and equip local churches to disciple God’s people and reach the community with the good news of Christ.

Rev Dr Julie Gardiner

• Filling a casual vacancy from Feb 2026 until Nov 2027
• Senior Leader of Christies Beach Baptist Church since 2013

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry

Committee Membership

• Accreditation and Ordination

Biography

Julie is Senior Leader at Christies Beach Baptist Church and Community Development Lead of the SAFE Centre, the church’s community ministry arm. In this role, she oversees community engagement initiatives and family and domestic violence and abuse prevention programs. Julie has extensive experience in church planting, community development, safeguarding, trauma-informed ministry, and building partnerships across church, community, government, and academic sectors. She holds a PhD exploring dialogue and LGBTQIA+ discourse within Baptist churches in South Australia.

Julie is passionate about creative church planting and emerging faith communities on the margins, particularly among people who have not traditionally felt welcomed or fully accepted within church spaces. She is committed to helping churches engage safely, compassionately, and missionally within their local communities.