ABOUT US
Our Ministry Leaders
Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28
Mike Pailthorpe
Senior Minister
Chloe Pailthorpe
Community Engagement Minister
Julie Posthuma
Family Minister
Dave Cleverly
Music Team Leader
Senior Minister – Mike Pailthorpe
Mike studied theology and philosophy in Sydney before moving to ministry in Bathurst, Grenfell, and since 2014, Bungendore. Mike is married to Chloe and they have three school-aged children. Mike is passionate about the good news of Jesus , teaching the bible, and serving the local community. In his spare time, Mike enjoys being with family, exercise, podcasts, and roasting coffee.
Community Engagement Minister – Chloe Pailthorpe
Chloe studied theology and ministry in Sydney and joined her husband Mike in ministry at Bathurst, Grenfell, and now Bungendore. Growing up in Cootamundra she has a heart for rural and regional communities and serving the Lord through generous justice. Chloe manages our OpShops and Food Hubs and is actively involved in the life of the church. Chloe loves Jesus and together with Mike has three teenage children. She loves going for a country drive, making connections with people, and changing rooms in the Rectory.
Family Minister – Julie Posthuma
Julie has been involved in childrens ministries for a number of years at St Philips and previous churches, including a Messy Church program. Julie has taught scripture at the local primary school over the past 13 years. Her heart is to share the love of Jesus with children of all ages. Married to Nigel they have 6 children, and have lived in Bungendore for 15 years. Julie is teaching in our kids church with a team of volunteers who are invaluable to the success of our growing childrens ministry. For rest and enjoyment Julie loves sewing, quilting, gardening, netball and AFL.
Dave Cleverly – Music Team Leader
Safe Ministry Co-ordinator – Maree Crofts
Our goal is that our ministries be spiritually, emotionally and physically safe; that they be person-valuing and respectful spaces free from abuse and harm, for ministry to God’s glory.
E-mail: safeministrycoordinator@bungendoreanglican.org.au
Information about Safe Community, Reporting and Safe Ministry Training can be found here
Parish Council 2024
The Parish Council is the governing body for the financial and property affairs of the Parish and each church of the Parish. Parish Council may be contacted using the Parish contact information here. Alternatively you can catch up with any of them on a Sunday morning at church services.