Ordained Local Minister
& Parish Secretary
“Fast Facts”
Position: Parish Secretary & Ordained Local Minister
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.
Geoff was ordained in January 2011 to be an OLM (ordained local minister) within the Parish of South East Bendigo while continuing some of his previous office duties.
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.