Kevin Bird

Senior Team Leader

0407 989 275
kevin@ashgrove.org.au

Kevin has attended ashgrove since 1998 and has had the joy of leading the church as Senior Team Leader since January 2005. Kevin has previously pastored churches in Victoria and Brisbane and prior to coming to ashgrove, he was the Queensland State Director for the Bible Society.

Kevin is passionate about God's heart for people and the notion that the Church can be all that God wants it to be in our complex and confusing world.

On a personal note he enjoys a meal with his family (which means ten people these days), a coffee with friends, an occasional movie and every now and again getting into the surf. Kevin is married to the delightful Kerrie and together they have 4 adult children.

Lorraine Pfeffer

Team Leader - Care

(07) 3855 1977
care@ashgrove.org.au

Lorraine took up position of Team Leader - Care in September 2005. Associated with ashgrove since childhood, Lorraine has served in a variety of ministries and leadership roles over the years, including as counsellor and relationship educator from 1994 to 2005. Lorraine is a qualified Social Worker and in recent years has completed a Masters in Counselling.

Following marriage to her husband Graham, they both attended Bible College and lived and worked in Nigeria in a mission context for ten years. Graham and Lorraine have 2 adult children, Matthew and Miriam.

As a result of growing up in a ministry context and her own life experiences, Lorraine's passion is for the spiritual well-being of people in the midst of life's difficulties. She is convinced that an emphasis on the 'whole person' is vital to the health of any church and her vision is to see ashgrove becoming such a community.

Tash Bengtson

Team Leader - Training

0404 947 070
training@ashgrove.org.au

Tash has been part of the ashgrove family for over 10 years. She originally interned at ashgrove whilst completing a one year Youth Ministry Internship with Scripture Union (SU) in 2004. She was appointed as Program Director Youth in 2005. With in excess of 8 years experience in leading, building and mentoring a team of youth leaders it was a natural progression and development of her as a leader that saw her appointed as Team leader Training in 2009.

Tash is also a talented musician who taught violin and piano professionally before taking up this role. She continues to foster this love for music.

Tash is passionate about helping people to become change agents for His kingdom. She longs to help people discover their fit in contributing to the community and the joy of working together for Him and His kingdom.

Tash likes to think of herself as a jelly bean; don't be fooled by her tough exterior, on the inside is a big softy waiting to seep out.

Kerryn Colen

Worship Coordinator

0407 526 506
worship@ashgrove.org.au

Kerryn has been part of the community at ashgrove since 1994, arriving from ‘the country’ to a big, city church.

ashgrove has been the source of many blessings in her life: spiritual growth, great Biblical input, opportunities to serve and grow as a musician and worship leader, and ... her husband. Together, Kerryn and Tim love trying to keep up with their two energetic pre-schoolers and pursuing the perfect coffee.

Kerryn has the privilege of leading and serving with a large team of talented production team members, musicians, and worship leaders. She is passionate about shaping opportunities for God’s people to worship Him together.

Ann-Janette Reinhardt

Team Leader - Support

0402 098 102
support@ashgrove.org.au

Ann-Janette works 3 days a week in her role as Team Leader - Support, having joined ashgrove in November 2005. A newly created position, Team Leader - Support facilitates the delivery of administrative, facilities, communication and events at ashgrove. When not at ashgrove, she continues to practice law 2 days a week as a solicitor.

Inspired to run the race before her with meaning, Ann-Janette seeks to lead a team who desire to support and enable the various ministries of ashgrove and their leaders. It is a role in which she hopes to utilise the skills learnt from her legal practice and apply them in a Christian context.

Helen Murchie

Pastoral Carer

0410 597 816
h.murchie@ashgrove.org.au

Helen's natural giftings in pastoral care and administration are put to good use in her role as part of the Care Team. Working with Lorraine Pfeffer, Helen enjoys meeting new familes and assisting them to connect with others and the programs and ministries of ashgrove. She takes a particular interest in any new mums and babies plus being available to lend a helping hand as needed. You will often find Helen at Playcentre on a weekday morning and in addition to this role, Helen contributes in many ways to various other ministries around ashgrove. She is passionate about people feeling welcomed, appreciated and loved as part of our church family.

Married to Scott and mother to Jack and Rachel, Helen enjoys a good run around the streets of her neighbourhood with friends and will always say yes to a game of tennis. Phew - how does she fit it all in!

Daniel Paterson

Program Director High School Youth

0432 727 726
youth@ashgrove.org.au

Daniel is the newest addition to the ministry team at ashgrove, taking up the role of keeping the high school youth in line! With a background in big churches and a wealth of experience in youth ministry Daniel has a deep passion for training leaders, preaching the gospel and teaching the Bible!

A proud uncle of three, Daniel is also big on spending time with his family, even though they live down south. In his spare time he is keen to play any sport that involves a ball and a goal (soccer, AFL & European handball), and to take down any challengers in a good game of 500. Although he hides his musical skills, Daniel loves to strum the guitar whenever he gets a quiet moment.

All these things rolled into one is what has made Daniel a great addition to the ministry team here at ashgrove.

Stewart Beveridge

Team Leader-Mission

0417 080 394
mission@ashgrove.org.au

Stewart leads the missional team at ashgrove, with a particular emphasis on the local community. Whether it's in your neighborhood, region or further away, Stewart believes every Christian is called to missional life. His motivation is to love God and love others. Stewart brings a wealth of experience in church leadership and evangelism to ashgrove. His focus is to empower people with training and release them to serve in the local Ashgrove community.

Stewart is married to Sonja and is the father of three children. They enjoy being near the water, movies and music. He loves a good book, and a quiet walk along the beach at sunset. Summer is for getting out and having fun in the surf or on a wakeboard.

Tim Sweetman

Program Director - Children

0403 192 847
kids@ashgrove.org.au

With a passion for helping families, Tim took up the position of Program Director- Children in July 2010. Tim, along with his wife Kerri, has a heart to see children come to understand the special place God has for them in His Kingdom. Tim and Kerri also have a deep desire to be a couple who work for the building up of and the encouragement of all in the family unit.

Tim has two step daughters, Isabella and Bronte. Most recently, Tim and Kerri welcomed to the world their first son- Isaiah.

Tim loves a good game of Friday Night football and his pride and joy (apart from his wife and family of course!) is his partly restored 1968 Holden HK Kingswood Wagon – it’s a work in progress. You won’t miss Tim in this distinctive station wagon!