Since 2016 Steve has served as Director of Ministries with the NSW & ACT Baptist Association. He is married to Louise and together they have been blessed with three young adult/teenage children – Josh, Jordan and Kiara.

Prior to his current role Steve served the Association as Associate Director – Church Planting. With Louise he planted and lead Bayside Community Church in Sydney for 14 years. He also has a background in investment banking. For 6 years Steve was also on the faculty of Morling College teaching, mentoring and facilitating in the areas of Leadership Development and Church Planting. He has completed doctoral studies in the development and support of pioneering leaders. 

Steve is passionate about the church living out its potential as a key agent in God’s mission in the world. He loves music and the beach and tries to ward off unfitness with lap swimming.

Exploring the pastoral, missional and practical dimensions of ministering to and with people experiencing same sex attraction & LBGT+ persons, and what this means for us as churches who are committed to a traditional Christian understanding of marriage (accepting but not affirming).

Louise is a lifelong follower of Jesus. Having been involved in a number of local church leadership roles Louise has spent a lot of time exploring what we can do as individuals, as families and as faith communities to help nurture lifelong faith. Louise currently works for the Baptist Churches in NSW & ACT as the Team Leader for Children and Family Ministries. Would you believe Louise doesn’t drink coffee and despite her love of walking along the beach, finds it to be a rare occurrence. She does love spending time with her husband Steve and their 3 young adult children.

Lisa joined Baptist Mission Australia in February 2022 as the NT/SA State Leader. She loves connecting with Pastors, Churches, Mission Teams and small groups encouraging them to find their places in God’s great mission both in Australia and around the world. Before joining BMA Lisa was Associate Pastor and then, Interim Pastor at Barossa Community Church (Baptist). Lisa lives in the Barossa Valley. She is married and is mum to three awesome young adult children and one gorgeous daughter in law.