Governance
MR DAVID RALPH
BBus, CPA, JP, Chairman.
Mr Ralph has many years business experience gained both domestically & internationally working in the corporate arena and 20 years running his own multi-site SME business. He is currently CEO of an evangelical Christian social enterprise organisation. David has a passion for mission & social enterprise that makes a difference in people’s lives. Married to Margaret and with 3 adult children David is actively engaged in leadership roles in his local church.
MR STEVEN MACKAY
BSc, LLB, Dip Leg Prac, MBA, Grad Dip Theology.
Mr Mackay has over 27 years experience as a lawyer in the Sydney CBD with the last 20 years as a partner. He is currently a partner of a first tier law firm Gilbert + Tobin in the Real Estate and Projects Group. He has also provided advice to many Christian not for profit organisations and understands the environment and the special challenges they face. Steven is an active member of the local church and has had in depth involvement with Christian work in Ethiopia for the past 15 years.
MS BERNICE SARPONG
BApp Sc, MIPH.
Ms Sarpong is a Ghanaian-Australian with extensive humanitarian and international development experience. She has worked in South Sudan, Kenya and in several countries across South-east Asia and the Pacific region. Bernice is an active member of her local church and passionate to see the gospel nurtured across the nations of Africa.
MR BEN HENSHALL
Bsc. Chair of Aid and Development Committee.
Mr Henshall has many years experience in the sales and marketing roles for Australian and multinationals IT companies. He has been actively involved in his local church in various ministries for the past decade.
MS ELIZABETH CLARK
GDLP, LLB, BA: Company Secretary
Ms Clark currently works as a civil law solicitor with disadvantaged communities. She has been involved in a range of volunteer roles prior to joining the board including engaging in her local church and as well as working with charity organisations both in Australia and Africa.
REV. CHRIS SIRIWEERA
B. D. (RTC Geelong).
Rev. Siriweera is the Director of the Ministry Development Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. He is excited to see the church grow through strong leadership.
MR ROHAN GILCHRIST
BEc, FCA. Chair of Finance Committee
Mr Gilchrist has worked extensively in banking and finance throughout Europe and Australia, in a number of senior directing role. He has a passion for empowering, inspiring and coaching colleagues, and for charity and fundraising events.
MR DAN ANDERSON
B.A. (Hons), B.D. (Hons).
Mr Anderson serves as chaplain to Robert Menzies College, Anglican chaplain to Macquarie University and is pastor of Trinity Chapel. He is Chair of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students National Board and was formerly an AFES staff worker at Canberra and Sydney universities. Married to Emma, they have two children Nathaniel and Evangeline. He is also undertaking a PhD.
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