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This is Geoff Westlake. He works with Worldview Australia, helping teens “think and live from a biblical worldview.” He lives on Perth’s suburban fringe with his wife, where they raised four kids and run a voluntary neighbourhood outreach. A former truck driver, farmhand, footballer, then Christian minister, Geoff has spent decades explaining a Biblical worldview 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 Port Hedland WA. Labourer; Truck driver; Airport Porter; Diesel Fitter’s TA.
1987-92 Perth WA. 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 South Perth Baptist, Student Pastor.
1992-95 Craigie Baptist, Pastor.
1996 Three Springs, WA. Truck driver, Farm Hand.
1997-24 OAC Ministries WA. Outreach Specialist, WA Branch Director (06-23), National Director (11-17).
2020-23 Fremantle Christian College. Christian Education teacher (0.3).
2024-present Worldview Australia, WA. Biblical Foundations Coordinator.
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)
1987-22 Scripture Union WA Adventure Camping & Neighbourhood Outreach; Royal Life Saving WA Associate Member.
1995-08 Mt Hawthorn Community Church, (98-01 Tuesday Church; 00-02 Second Sunday Session);
2003-present Banksia Grove Residents’ Association
2003-present Cheers Neighbours’ Network, Banskia Grove
2005-12 Banksia Baptist Church
2012-present Woodvale Baptist Church
2012-present Australian Association for Religious Education
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 Port Hedland WA. Labourer; Truck driver; Airport Porter; Diesel Fitter’s TA.
1987-92 Perth WA. 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 South Perth Baptist, Student Pastor.
1992-95 Craigie Baptist, Pastor.
1996 Three Springs, WA. Truck driver, Farm Hand.
1997-24 OAC Ministries WA. Outreach Specialist, WA Branch Director (06-23), National Director (11-17).
2020-23 Fremantle Christian College. Christian Education teacher (0.3).
2024-present Worldview Australia, WA. Biblical Foundations Coordinator.
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)
1987-22 Scripture Union WA Adventure Camping & Neighbourhood Outreach; Royal Life Saving WA Associate Member.
1995-08 Mt Hawthorn Community Church, (98-01 Tuesday Church; 00-02 Second Sunday Session);
2003-present Banksia Grove Residents’ Association
2003-present Cheers Neighbours’ Network, Banskia Grove
2005-12 Banksia Baptist Church
2012-present Woodvale Baptist Church
2012-present Australian Association for Religious Education