Meet the Team

Bekkii leads the ministry team (4.5 days a week) of the The Orchard Church of Christ.  She, alongside our board members (from our congregations), provides leadership, vision and direction for the congregations. Bekkii also loves God, good coffee, and working in collaborative, imaginative teams 

Joanne gives oversight and leadership to our pastoral care systems, and small groups, She is currently working with a team of professional counsellors to develop wellbeing workshops and experiences for the church community, as well as the local community

Kate is responsible for Beyond Youth (our Friday evening youth program).

Kate also works in the digital design area, which includes this website, overseeing designs for social media, making signs and more! 

She loves gaming, adventures and spending time with friends and family.

Simon is our Operations Minister and works closely with our Admin team(2.5 days).  Simon also coordinates our Community Garden at the Bayswater Campus, which opened in 2021. 

He loves chatting about faith, drinking coffee, and playing basketball. 

David is our volunteer who is part of the church administration team. He is vital in supporting the ministry staff in a number of important ways. David works tirelessly behind the scenes in a number of administrative areas to ensure that our church effectively utilises its skills and giftings.

David also assists with oversight of our 9.45am service

Richard is a volunteer with local church experience who assists with our pastoral care programs. Richard also has a passion for poetry, which he shares with our 9.45am congregation. 

Richard also assists with oversight of our 9.45am service

Alli manages The Coffee Pot Play Cafe 2 days a week, a safe space for young and old alike that opened in February 2023.
Alli has also joined our pastoral care team after studying Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Cert 4 in 2023, she now brings these skills to our Community and beyond.

Sam contributes all things video as our videographer and loves capturing authentic moments. As an experienced director of photography and videographer, with a focus on storytelling, Sam has several years of experience, including work on TV shows like Country House Hunters and TV commercials. His professionalism, dedication, and friendly demeanour make him a sought-after choice for various projects, preserving cherished memories, and crafting visually captivating narratives.

Mel facilitates the Little Lambs Playgroup on Thursday morning. It is a fun, free play, safe space for families to come and play, socialise and support one another while learning about who God is.
Mel also coordinates and plans the Sunday Children's program.
As a mother of 3 young boys, she appreciates and enjoys the privilege of sharing and teaching our young ones about the love of God and encouraging them to grow their own faith. 

Hannah manages the Hub Play Cafe. The cafe provides a great space for people to come and catch up over coffee and scones, have a great morning tea, or enjoy a delicious lunch.  Hannah is a terrific cook and does a wonderful job at making people feel welcome and included.

​Hannah loves being around people, cooking, gardening, drinking tea and being outdoors.  You might recognise Hannah's love of plants as you walk through the entrance to the Hub cafe space.