Greg
"Fast Facts"

Position: Rector / Senior Minister
Height: 183 cm (6 foot in the old language)
Eyes: Blue
Car: Holden!
Wanted to grow up to be a: National Parks Ranger
Footy teams: Sydney Swans & Australian Wallabies
Favourite food: Seafood

What do you enjoy about your work?
Seeing people growing closer to Jesus, wanting to serve God & taking Jesus seriously in their life and other's lives.
Interesting fact: Greg and Karen met in February 1991, were going out at Easter 1991, engaged in September 1991 and married in December 1991. For a brief moment there was a hiccup when 4 days after getting engaged Greg was knocked unconscious during a rugby union match and lost his short term memory - which included the game score and the fact that he was engaged!

Bio: From Suburban Sydney, to harvesting wheat fields, and then sowing the Word of the Lord. It may seem like an unlikely transition, but it is just a snapshot of the journey Greg has taken to becoming a minister.

Greg has completed a Bachelor of Natural Resources (UNE), Bachelor of Ministry (Moore College) and a Diploma of ministry. He and his family came to South East Bendigo from the Guyra Anglican Church (Armidale Diocese N.S.W) in February 2007. Greg is passionate about preaching the Gospel of the Lord, delivering his sermons with enthusiasm and vigour. He lists 2 of his favourite passages of scripture as Romans 8:1 and Psalm 97:1-6

Greg is married to Karen, and has 2 sons, Jon and Mat. Both Karen and Greg are musically talented, regularly assisting to lead the musical worship in services. Greg has not only brought musical skills, but also a knack for all things technical.

Greg enjoys spending time with his family, playing Rugby Union (NEVER to be mistaken for Rugby League) A.F.L., golf, cricket, hockey (basically any sport), and generally staying out of trouble.

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Rob Imberger
"Fast Facts"

Position: Assistant Minister
Height: 189 cm (a guess, but he’s definitely taller than Greg)
Eyes: Dark Mediterranean brown (although he’s German)
Car: Subaru
Wanted to grow up to be a:Professional Basketballer
Footy teams:(… queue booing NOW) Collingwood
Favourite food: Chicken Parma!

What do you enjoy about your work?
Rob gets to talk to people about Jesus the glorious Saviour every day: sometimes they hear it for the first time, sometimes for the fiftieth time, but it’s always a privileged joy.

Interesting fact: The number 4 has figured prominently in Rob’s life.  At one stage, it was the number of his house, the number of his birth date, the number on his sports guernsey, and the number of his church offering envelope.  He also has a pop-out thumb.

Bio: From the age of 15, Rob knew God wanted him to be a pastor.  Since then, it’s just been a matter of time & God’s gracious providence.  Rob grew up in suburban Melbourne, went to Ridley Melbourne for theological training when he was 20, met his wife Camille in a prayer triplet (great things happen when you pray!), and they married in 2006. 

Rob graduated with a Bachelor of Theology & Advanced Diploma of Ministry the following year, and he got ordained as an Anglican priest too: it was a big 2007!  Rob & Camille had the joy of ministering together for three years at St. John’s Anglican Church, Diamond Creek (Melbourne Diocese), where Rob learned the ropes as a rookie, and Camille kicked goals as Youth Minister.

Rob & Camille joined South East Bendigo parish in February 2010, and they’re excited about loving Jesus & his people here.  Rob is especially excited to continue preaching God’s word (he could preach all year through Deuteronomy, it’s that cool), working with all the members of the parish with a particular emphasis on the SIX30 congregation of Holy Trinity.  Camille is especially excited about being a mum in May 2010, though she & Rob have lots to learn!  Together, they also enjoy good coffee, snuggling on the couch, and beer (... ok, that last one is just Rob’s).

 

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Rob Edwards
"Fast Facts"

Position: Children's and Youth Minister
Height: 177cm
Eyes: Hazel
Wanted to grow up to be a: Farmer
Favourite meal: Roast Lamb and roast vegetables, with gravy and mint sauce... YUMMMMM!

What do you enjoy about your work?
Being able to have a positive influence in someone else's life, show someone God's love and teaching them more about God.
Interesting fact: Drives a Toyota with a Holden engine

Bio: After much prayer and searching for a Youth director, Rob and his wife Michelle joined the parish in February 2004 from Melbourne. He is currently finishing a Bachelor of Youth ministry through the Bible College of Victoria.
Rob has a passion for youth ministry, and outside of the parish he has been involved in a number of activities including R.E. classes, Elevate (an initiate of Scripture Union) and a breakfast club at a local school where teens have a chance to eat brekkie and socialise before school.

Rob has assisting the church to focus on, and grow the youth congregation, in particular the 11am family service. He is also heavily involved in the 6.30 'young adults service', and is a regular fixture behind the drum kit.

He is a family focused guy (with all the Dad jokes to prove it!). He and Michelle have 2 boys, Nathan & Josh. In his free time Rob loves to camp, four wheel drive, bush walk, as well as play the drums. Rob often utilises his mechanical and camping skills to take the youth group on adventures and outings- which are thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Rob's love for the bush and sense of humour are evident from his favourite piece of scripture Deuteronomy 23:12-14.

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Geoff
"Fast Facts"

Position: Parish Secretary
Height: 5 foot 10 inches in the old language
Eyes: Non-descript
Wanted to grow up to be a: Cricket Commentator
Footy Team: Australian Wallabies
Favourite food: Lamb chops.

What do you enjoy about your work?
Being able to contributing to the Parish ministry, working with a great team of staff, the opportunity to work with a variety of people & opportunity to use God-given gifts, as well as the variety that each day brings.
Interesting fact: Has worked as a part-time journalist

Bio: Geoff and his wife Cyndy emigrated from Zimbabwe, and joined our Parish in 1987 along with their 2 young children Andrew and Nicky. Since settling in Bendigo Geoff and Cindy have seen both their children marry, and are now proud grandparents. Geoff has also enjoyed getting to know the local golf courses, especially at Neangar Park where he has worked to achieve a handicap of 12.

Geoff has a degree in English, Diploma in Personal Management and a certificate in Theology. He has worked as a registrar at the University of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and after moving to Bendigo worked at the Bendigo College of Advanced Education (now La Trobe University) as the Assistant Vice Principal. Geoff has used his gifts of administration to serve in the Diocese for two years, and took up the post of Parish secretary in 1999. Has been a member of the Diocesan Synod and is a member of the Diocesan Board of Ministry. His lists two of his favourite pieces of scripture as Joshua 24:15 and Romans 8: 38 -39. Those who know Geoff appreciate his friendly, caring, prayerful and diligent nature.