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Geoff Westlake works with Worldview Australia, helping teens “think and live from a biblical worldview.” On Perth’s northern fringe, he and his wife raised four now-adults, and still run a voluntary neighbourhood outreach. A former truck driver, farmhand, footballer, and Christian minister, Geoff spent decades explaining a Biblical worldview at schools, camps, churches, and community events. He makes Biblical faith real and relatable, drawing from prayer, history, science, and everyday struggles, to share the life-giving Jesus. 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