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This is Geoff Westlake.
He lives on Perth’s suburban fringe with his wife, where they raised four kids and run a neighbourhood outreach. He works with Worldview Australia, helping teens “think and live from a biblical worldview.” A former truck driver, farmhand, footballer, and then Christian minister, Geoff has spent decades speaking at schools, camps, churches, and community events. He makes faith real and relatable, drawing from prayer, history, science, and everyday life, to share why and how Jesus changes lives. Please welcome Geoff. |
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Background
Born in Mt Gambier, South Australia
Primary years in Warnambool, country Victoria
Secondary years in Werribee, suburban Victoria, schooling at Carey Grammar
Work
1985-7 Labourer; Truck driver; Airport Porter; Diesel Fitter’s TA. Port Hedland WA.
1987-92 Student, Baptist Theological College WA [Vose] & Murdoch Uni. Bachelor of Theology (Hons), with educational units; Graduate Diploma of Theology; Ordained Baptist Churches WA. Perth WA.
1988-92 Student Pastor, South Perth Baptist.
1992-95 Pastor, Craigie Baptist.
1996 Truck driver, Farm Hand. Three Springs, WA.
1997-24 Outreach Specialist, WA Branch Director (2006-23), National Director (2011-17). OAC Ministries WA.
2020-23 Christian Education teacher (0.3). Fremantle Christian College.
2024-present Biblical Foundations Coordinator. Worldview Australia, WA.
Voluntary
1985-7 Hedland Baptist; Zac’s House drop in centre; Port Hedland Rovers Football Club
1987-00 Westcoast Tigers Amateur Football Club, City Beach. (Life Member)
1995-08 Mt Hawthorn Community Church, (98-01 Tuesday Church; 00-02 Second Sunday Session); 2005-12 Banksia Baptist Church
2003-present Banksia Grove Residents’ Association
2003-present Cheers Neighbours’ Network, Banskia Grove
2012-present Woodvale Baptist Church
Born in Mt Gambier, South Australia
Primary years in Warnambool, country Victoria
Secondary years in Werribee, suburban Victoria, schooling at Carey Grammar
Work
1985-7 Labourer; Truck driver; Airport Porter; Diesel Fitter’s TA. Port Hedland WA.
1987-92 Student, Baptist Theological College WA [Vose] & Murdoch Uni. Bachelor of Theology (Hons), with educational units; Graduate Diploma of Theology; Ordained Baptist Churches WA. Perth WA.
1988-92 Student Pastor, South Perth Baptist.
1992-95 Pastor, Craigie Baptist.
1996 Truck driver, Farm Hand. Three Springs, WA.
1997-24 Outreach Specialist, WA Branch Director (2006-23), National Director (2011-17). OAC Ministries WA.
2020-23 Christian Education teacher (0.3). Fremantle Christian College.
2024-present Biblical Foundations Coordinator. Worldview Australia, WA.
Voluntary
1985-7 Hedland Baptist; Zac’s House drop in centre; Port Hedland Rovers Football Club
1987-00 Westcoast Tigers Amateur Football Club, City Beach. (Life Member)
1995-08 Mt Hawthorn Community Church, (98-01 Tuesday Church; 00-02 Second Sunday Session); 2005-12 Banksia Baptist Church
2003-present Banksia Grove Residents’ Association
2003-present Cheers Neighbours’ Network, Banskia Grove
2012-present Woodvale Baptist Church