Christian Conventions of Western Australia Inc.

Sarie was born in England, given a South African name and raised in Australia.

She has ministered as Dean of Women, pastoring and training the women students through Moore Theological College. She then served as the Director of Women's Training at Christ Church, St Ives where she still attends. Sarie loves music, cricket & Tri-nations rugby and B&W photography. She is addicted to The West Wing, 'Survivor' and The Amazing Race. She also writes a blog, which can be found at http://www.complementarityandculture.com/

Clare Deeves is a staffworker with the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students. Originally from Sydney, she moved to Perth to start working with students at Murdoch University. Her main task is to read the Bible with female students and help them to discover Jesus for themselves. Clare enjoys spending time with friends and visiting her niece Paige, who's two. Clare will be speaking from the book of Micah.

Maxine Cook is an engaging speaker, well known for her thoughtful and honest teaching from God's Word. She works as a registered nurse in aged care in Sydney, as well as being mother of five grown children and grandmother of nine. She also plays a big part in the life of Sydney Missionary and Bible College, where her husband David is Principal.

Tony has spent many years working with young people and their families in church and youth ministries in NSW. He has also played a key role in training workers for youth and children's ministry.  Tony is passionate about the need for young people to receive clear, accurate and relevant teaching from the Bible about God's purposes in salvation through Jesus Christ.  In 2008 he will undertake a new challenge as he assumes the role of Assistant to the Bishop of Wollongong, NSW.  Tony is married to Judy and they have two adult daughters and six grandchildren.  He enjoys curling up with a good book, especially a mystery or a thriller, relaxing over a movie of the same style and pottering around the house.  He also has a quiet passion for V8 Supercars.

Jon works with youth in the Western Sydney Region. He is involved with the Youthworks College, and Youthsurge. Jon spends his free time with the family going to the zoo, or going to the beach. When he gets a chance he takes his motorbike for a spin (GSXR750 for those who know, or care)

Greg grew up at the beach and studied to be a marine biologist. Now he pastors Hunter Bible Church, and works with AFES at Newcastle University. He's married to Emma, a psychologist and has 2 children, James and Sophia. He still loves surfing, diving and spearfishing but his passion is reaching people with the gospel.

Marty has worked as a part time evangelist, and been part of the ministry team of a larger church. Now he is a fulltime bible lecturer in Perth. His main teaching areas are theology: the study of God, and history: the study of godly dead people. He likes reading, surfing, and playing his bass guitar.

Jenny is Dean of Students at Sydney Missionary and Bible College, responsible for the pastoral care of students. Before working and studying at SMBC, Jenny worked as a Qantas
flight attendant and a registered nurse. Recently Jenny spent a year in Chicago
studying at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where she experienced her first
white Christmas! Back in Sydney Jenny loves spending time with family and
friends, taking walks around the Harbour and, of course, savouring a cappuccino
at the end of the exertion.