Assistant Minister
to Young Adults
“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).