Our Ministry Team

Minister – Mark Stevens is a graduate of Tabor College Adelaide. He holds a Bachelor of Ministry and Grad Diploma in Christian Studies and is currently working towards his Masters in Theology through Flinders University. Mark and his wife Beck arrived at Happy Valley in January 2007 and have one daughter, Abigail. Mark has previously served as a football club chaplain and worked in breakfast radio.

Mark has a keen interest in New Testament studies and Pastoral Theology as well as the music of U2, Pink Floyd and most classical music. He enjoys great coffee, cycling and spending as much time as he can with his family. To find out more about Mark please feel free to look at his blog, http://revdmarkstevens.blogspot.com.

Youth Minister – James Bowden was appointed Youth Minister in April 2008. He is currently working towards a Bachelor of Ministry at Tabor Adelaide.

Kids Hope Coordinator – Roz Park is currently overseeing the implementation of the Kids Hope program in one of the local schools.

Elders – Our Elders provide oversight of the spiritual direction of our community and is made up of members from within our congregation. Our current Elders are:

Andrew Bowden
James Bowden
Janet Riessen
Jill Richardson
Juanita McCallum
Roz Park

Executive – Our Executive is made up from elected members of our congregation. The main role of the Executive is to oversee the administration of our church. This includes our finances, building resources and other 'practical matters' that arise in the life of our community. Our current Executive members are:

Bob Bailey
Phil Megson
Rohan Young
Sue Clarke
Wayne Riessen