Geoff introduces Jesus
What we know, how we know, and why it matters. Geoff explains in ways that Aussies can understand and appreciate, and often come to trust Jesus in life-changing ways. “People need God. And God has more in store for us than we can imagine. So I'm trying to share the love - for God and people - however I can.”
Geoff's an Outreach Specialist with OAC Ministries WA, regularly presenting at schools, camps, homes, churches and all age groups. He has first-hand experience of Jesus, studied the histories, visited the locations, and has seen many people live out this same faith in different ways. He continually refines his Core Stuff presentations for newbies at camps, intensives and series. And Boost, Worldview Australia, and Cheers Neighbours' Network, help people to keep moving forward in their relationships with Jesus.
He started researching the basics of his faith as a teen, which led directly to his passion to follow Jesus in practice. This led him from Melbourne to Port Hedland to Perth, through labouring, truck driving and diesel fitting, to an honours degree in theology, and ordination as a WA Baptist minister. He served churches in South Perth and Craigie, before joining OAC Ministries in 1997. Geoff & Sally's four children were born between 2000 & 2004. They live on Perth's suburban fringe on a small bush block, with a menagerie of chickens, parrots, dogs, and a cat. “We have lots of people share our lives, and feel very rich indeed.”
The Good News is not new, but it often comes as news to many - sometimes forgotten, misunderstood, or even never heard. So Geoff works to present it as well as possible:
- Shapes presentations to match your context, with props, stories, multi-media, straight talk, games, art, Q&A…
- Series of presentations (at camps, a focus week/end) to be as thorough as needed
- Shows it in his own life (in their home and neighbourhood.)
So if you'd like to hear the Good News in good ways, click here to line something up.
What we know, how we know, and why it matters. Geoff explains in ways that Aussies can understand and appreciate, and often come to trust Jesus in life-changing ways. “People need God. And God has more in store for us than we can imagine. So I'm trying to share the love - for God and people - however I can.”
Geoff's an Outreach Specialist with OAC Ministries WA, regularly presenting at schools, camps, homes, churches and all age groups. He has first-hand experience of Jesus, studied the histories, visited the locations, and has seen many people live out this same faith in different ways. He continually refines his Core Stuff presentations for newbies at camps, intensives and series. And Boost, Worldview Australia, and Cheers Neighbours' Network, help people to keep moving forward in their relationships with Jesus.
He started researching the basics of his faith as a teen, which led directly to his passion to follow Jesus in practice. This led him from Melbourne to Port Hedland to Perth, through labouring, truck driving and diesel fitting, to an honours degree in theology, and ordination as a WA Baptist minister. He served churches in South Perth and Craigie, before joining OAC Ministries in 1997. Geoff & Sally's four children were born between 2000 & 2004. They live on Perth's suburban fringe on a small bush block, with a menagerie of chickens, parrots, dogs, and a cat. “We have lots of people share our lives, and feel very rich indeed.”
The Good News is not new, but it often comes as news to many - sometimes forgotten, misunderstood, or even never heard. So Geoff works to present it as well as possible:
- Shapes presentations to match your context, with props, stories, multi-media, straight talk, games, art, Q&A…
- Series of presentations (at camps, a focus week/end) to be as thorough as needed
- Shows it in his own life (in their home and neighbourhood.)
So if you'd like to hear the Good News in good ways, click here to line something up.
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Background
Born in Mt Gambier, South Australia.
Primary in Warnambool, country Victoria.
Secondary at Carey Grammar while living in Werribee Victoria.
Work
1985-7 Laborer, truck driver, diesel fitter’s TA. Port Hedland WA.
1987-92 Baptist Theological College WA [Vose] & Murdoch Uni, Perth WA.
– Bachelor Theology (Hons), with educational units;
– Diploma Theology
– Ordained Baptist Churches WA.
1988-92 South Perth Baptist, Student Pastor, South Perth WA
1992-95 Craigie Baptist, Pastor, Craigie, WA.
1996 Truck driver, farm hand, Three Springs WA.
1997-present: OAC Ministries, Outreach Specialist, Perth WA.
2006-present: OAC Ministries WA Branch, Director
2011-17: OAC Ministries National Director
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)
2003-present Banksia Grove Residents’ Association, +++ (www.banksiagrove.com)
2003-present Cheers Neighbours’ Network, Banskia Grove;
2005-12 Banksia Baptist Church
2012-present Woodvale Baptist Church
Born in Mt Gambier, South Australia.
Primary in Warnambool, country Victoria.
Secondary at Carey Grammar while living in Werribee Victoria.
Work
1985-7 Laborer, truck driver, diesel fitter’s TA. Port Hedland WA.
1987-92 Baptist Theological College WA [Vose] & Murdoch Uni, Perth WA.
– Bachelor Theology (Hons), with educational units;
– Diploma Theology
– Ordained Baptist Churches WA.
1988-92 South Perth Baptist, Student Pastor, South Perth WA
1992-95 Craigie Baptist, Pastor, Craigie, WA.
1996 Truck driver, farm hand, Three Springs WA.
1997-present: OAC Ministries, Outreach Specialist, Perth WA.
2006-present: OAC Ministries WA Branch, Director
2011-17: OAC Ministries National Director
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)
2003-present Banksia Grove Residents’ Association, +++ (www.banksiagrove.com)
2003-present Cheers Neighbours’ Network, Banskia Grove;
2005-12 Banksia Baptist Church
2012-present Woodvale Baptist Church
