St Theodore's

Wattle Park

Chris Appleby

Vicar

Married to Di. Has 3 children (all adults) and 2 grandchildren.

Chris gained a BTh from Ridley College, Melbourne and was ordained in 1993. He came to us in 1996 after serving in 2 other parishes. Prior to ordination he worked for almost 20 years as an electronics engineer, specialising in the design of Air Traffic Control Systems. He was involved in Church ministry as a lay person for 25 years prior to ordination, serving as a Churchwarden and treasurer in 2 different Parishes, one in Melbourne and one in Canberra. He plays the guitar, enjoys music, gardening, travel and watching movies. He enjoys reading, especially science fiction and fantasy literature and greatly enjoyed the final episode of the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. In 2004 he will celebrate 40 years of Christian ministry.

In ministry, he enjoys teaching people from the Bible, showing how these ancient texts still have relevance to ordinary lives in the 21st century.

He designed and maintains this Website.

Roy Hamer

Family & Children's Minister

Roy is married to Jo and has 3 teenage children.

Roy is currently studying for a B Min at Tabor College, Melbourne. He came to us after 28 years in the Banking and Finance Industry. He has been involved in Church ministry as a lay person for 25 years, the majority of which has been in Children’s Ministry. Also known as Willie Makit- he is part of the Clown Ministry Team “On a journey”. He enjoys Surfing, Fishing, Wakeboarding and Archery.
Roy’s focus is about children, their faith, and helping them develop a relationship with Jesus. Check him out at myspace.

Contact him on 0407 568 090

Garrett Edwards

Youth Minister

Garrett has been involved in Youth Ministry for 3 years. Since he became a follower of Jesus in 2003, God has led him into youth work not giving him any chance for second guessing. Youth ministry is often referred to as a giant roller coaster and Garrett has firmly strapped himself in for the ride. Growing more and more passionate about seeing young people recognise the relevance and need for God in their lives, he is trusting in a God who is both powerful and active in the youth of today.

Garrett's hobbies would include movies (yes he does love chick flicks - She's the Man, was his favourite last year, but cannot stand Legally Blonde or Keira Nightly, so Bend It Like Beckham is out as well) and still maintains that he is indeed a manly man ... he promises ... Garrett is also into super heroes (go Batman!) and music (a band called Further Seems Forever being his favourite.)

Oh, and he would also like to mention the girl in his life, the beautiful Kira Jemmett - one year down, hopefully the rest of their lives to go J

Check him out at myspace.

Contact him on 0433 198 311

Dean is our associate Youth Minister.

Dean is currently studying Multimedia at Deakin University, Melbourne. He has been involved in children's ministry for 6 years and youth ministry for 3 Years. In his spare time Dean enjoys animating in 3D, playing online multiplayer strategic games and web programming, however insists that he isn't a nerd... just technically gifted.

While Dean may be Roy's eldest son, he is passionate and committed to seeing youth come to know and develop a dependant relationship with Jesus.
Check him out at myspace.

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