Ministers

Our ministers provide leadership and teaching to our church, under the overall leadership of our Senior Minister Tim, and Jesus.

John Carrick

John grew up in Melbourne before spending time in Brisbane and later the south coast of New South Wales in Batemans Bay, eventually returning home to Melbourne. He is married to Susan, and together they have two children, Mia and Noah. John completed a Master of Theology (MTh), Bachelor of Theology (BTh), and Advanced Diploma of Ministry (AdvDipMin) through Ridley College. Before entering ministry, he worked in the hospitality industry — something that still shapes his love of welcoming people,…

Matt Smith

Matt was born in Sydney, moving to Melbourne when he was very young. He has a Commerce and Arts degrees from Monash Uni, and a Master of Divinity from Ridley College. He has the exact same breakfast every morning – four weetbix, banana, honey, milk and coffee. His favourite food is curry laksa; favourite band is Radiohead; favourite movie is Shawshank Redemption; favourite TV show is The West Wing; and his favourite book is A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.…

Maddy Bialecki

Maddy is passionate about young people (and all people!) coming to know the gospel of grace and the love of Christ! Maddy graduated with a BTh from Ridley College, Melbourne, and has worked in ministry and hospitality since 2015. She loves a good deep and meaningful, answering all the tough questions young people ask, and learning about God’s people and story in history. She is super passionate about the church growing to know and love the Word, growing in healthy…

Delle Matthews

Delle grew up in a Christian family but came to faith in Jesus herself during her teen years, developing a passion for God’s word. She has had opportunities to help others really get into the word of God as a literacy consultant with Wycliffe Bible Translators and then through working at the Melbourne School of Theology. Delle loves reading, walking, gardening and knitting.