People—Staff

Rob Powell
I am married to Kathy and we have 5 children. I enjoy outdoor activities like roller-blading and rock climbing as well as indoor stuff like reading and puzzles of any sort. As part of my MA in Theology at Moore College, Kathy & I have just returned from a study trip to Israel (Feb 2010).

In Mid March 2010, with the departure of Graham Crew to Gymea, I was appointed Acting Senior Pastor for the Parish. This I hope will be a challenging and rewarding time.
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Vicki Brasington
I'm married to Rob (or Bob) the builder, we have two handsome adult sons, a delightful daughter-in-law and four very beautiful and talented grandchildren aged 7 weeks to 7 years. (July 2010)

It's a great privilege to be a part of a team that works toward the best goal in the world...fixing lives.  I know that Jesus gives meaning, purpose and hope in a world which is searching for this, but not looking at Him. The best part of my job is explaining this to people, and seeing them respond to the best offer they'll ever get.  Want to know more?
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Neil Atwood
My wife Robyn and I have been 'mountain people' since the early '80s when we bought our first house at Leura. Ministry has taken us to many parts of Sydney, but it's great to be actually living and working in the Mountains full time from January 2007. I currently look after Factory Night Church and Valley Heights Community Church. When not teaching the bible, telling people about Jesus and other ministry stuff, I'm passionate about fine coffee (roasting my own), IT and web stuff, hanging out with our four (grown up) boys, V8 Supercars , renovating our house and... did I mention great coffee?
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David Miles
I arrived at SWAC in 2007. I co-ordinating the Parish Youth Ministries and looking after Winmalee Night Church.

I'm originally from the Mountains and glad to be back. Glenda and I have 4 children aged 18 through 24 (Zac, Hope, Heidi and Rohan). We've been involved in young adult and youth ministry in Newcastle, Byron Bay and Vaucluse. I like soccer, long distance running and ministry ‘teams that dream’.
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Andrew Schmidt
Andrew arrived in Springwood in December 2008 after completing 4 years training at Moore College, and working as a catechist (student minister) at St George North & Wentworthville Churches.

Before this Andrew worked as a solicitor with Clayton Utz for 5 years, after completing his 5 years of Economic Law degrees, with honours.  He attended James Ruse Ag High School.

Andrew is married to Kathryn and they have a son Caleb born in 2007.
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Laura Fox
Laura commenced as children's pastor in June 2010, having moved to Springwood in 2009.

Previously, Laura was a member of Engadine Anglican Church, and completed studies and Youthworks College during 2009

Laura is married to long term SWAC member Jono Fox.
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Carol Storm
My husband Wilf and I moved to the Mountains in 2009 after living in the Hawkesbury area for 15 years, although we have been part of the “swac family” for several years now.  We have 5 children and are mainly involved in the Winmalee 9.45am congregation.  I have only just started in the role of Administrator in February 2009.
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Bronwyn Jackson
Bronwyn and husband Stephen have been members of SWAC for several years. They have 3 children and are mainly involved in the Factory 9.45am congregation.

Bronwyn commenced as Administrator in July 2010.
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