About Us
glorify god
by
MAKING DISCIPLES
who
GROW IN LOVE FOR JESUS
SERVE THE CHURCH
SHARE CHRIST WITH THE LOST
through
LISTENING TO GOD IN HIS WORD, BY HIS SPIRIT
DEPENDING ON GOD IN PRAYER
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Michael Blake - ACTING senior RECTOR

In November 2023 Steve Carlisle stepped down as Senior Rector to take on the role of Director of Year 13 with Youthworks.

Rev Michael Blake has been appointed as the part time Acting Rector at Helensburgh Stanwell Park Anglican Church from Dec 2023 until a new Senior Minister is appointed in 2024. Michael was previously Senior Rector at Narellan Anglican Church from 1997-2014 and prior to that he was Assistant Minister at Milperra/Panania. Michael is also trained in Pastoral Supervision, having completed a Masters in 2016. Michael and his wife Alison have 2 adult children who are also working in Ministry in Sydney and in the UK. Michael will be at Sunday Services.

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matthew leach - assistant minister

Having been raised as a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea, Matt has seen first-hand how God’s Word can impact and change a person’s heart and life (he has a pretty weird accent to prove it!). But, it was his own love of God’s Word, and desire to understand it better that led him to study at Ridley Bible College in Victoria. The journey to serving in ministry at a full-time capacity has included some significant detours via maths and physics high school teaching, carpentry and building! Matt loves meeting and getting to know people from all walks of life, but he’s particularly fond of time with his wife Ella and young son.

Day Off - Friday

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rebecca wagstaff - parish administrator

Rebecca has lived in Helensburgh since age 11 and could almost be called a ‘true local’. She is married to Dave and they have two children. She enjoys spending time in the peace and quiet of the bush while walking the dog, riding the horse or camping with the family. Rebecca has a passion for singing worship music and the way it can reach into the deepest parts of your soul.  Her love for Jesus has transformed her life and she wants everyone to know that the good news of Jesus is for them too.

Work Days - Monday and Tuesday; 9am-3pm

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ella leach - women's minister

Finding out that she was known and loved by the creator of the world has transformed Ella's life. As a creator/designer herself, the message: that God cares about every detail of a person's life - and weaves those pieces together, in order to draw them to himself, was news too good not to be shared. She is passionate about meeting women in all seasons of life, sharing her faith with them, and encouraging them in their own.

Work Days - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday