Posts with the category “introducing”

Jesus launched His divine plan to redeem humanity by making disciples out of a small group. He knew that meaningful change takes place in the context of small-group relationships.In 2016, a group of m...  Read More

Ray, Christine, Val, Nola,Missing: BrianOh the joys of gardening in a semi-arid environment here on the hill, at Hervey Bay Baptist Church!!We really take our hats off to Val, Nola, Ray, Brian and Chr...  Read More

??, Brian, Laurie, Dieuwke, GlendaMissing: David, June, Kevin, James,Do you think your weekly houseclean is hard to keep up with?Consider 2997sq metres of floor space, over 800 seats, 40 tables, 5 bat...  Read More

Back row: Brian, Linda, Fletcher, Heather (Co-ordinator)Front: Junior Helpers; Matthew, Charlotte, HannahWhilst many of our kitchen team were unable to make this photo, there are currently 22 voluntee...  Read More

Above: Rob, Jack, Paul & Annika,Missing: 12 others from the team :)Anyone for a coffee?Our coffee culture influences many of our activities these days, so it's not too often that you'll go anywhere wi...  Read More

ABOVE: Jaydon, Kell, Ben, Andrew, Daniel, Ian, James, Mary, Rob, Josh, Elysia, MISSING: Chloe, Caleb, Shannon, Noah, Who are the faces behind the HBBC Youth team? Meet the leaders who are passionate a...  Read More

Did we say transport team!!!? Dale Gibb is recognisable by nearly everyone who arrives to church on a Sunday morning. He greets and assists everyone with his genuine warmth and smile every week. ...  Read More

Above: James, Caleb, Harry, Mason, Lachlan, Joshua, Serafina, Imogen (Missing: Manasseh, Nathalie)Enjoy the reflections of both Lachlan & Imogen on being a Junior Leaders.My name is Lachlan Wyer, and ...  Read More

Hi, my name is Jo(anne) Lambden and I have been working at our Church for the last 8 years as your Ministry Facilitator.Basically, the role was created by Keith and the Elders to take all non-pastoral...  Read More

When I was 21, I was single and had a pretty single focus. I believed God was calling me to a life of singleness on the mission field. I had been to PNG and South America, but I felt a leading to Afri...  Read More

Max was born to Christian parents, Gordon and Ruth, in October 1938 in the Baptist Manse, North Carlton, Victoria. He received Jesus Christ as Saviour at about age 8. He remembers the time and circums...  Read More

Hello, My name is Warren. I'm 68 { You wouldn't believe or think that if you meet me ....haha ....more like78!} ..... and I'm in this church to serve.I've been gifted through Jesus with caring and lov...  Read More

My childhood and early adult years were spent in Brisbane where I was privileged to be part of a loving Christian family and a small but caring local church. In those days, the 1950s and ‘60’s, church...  Read More

I was born in Greensborough, Victoria, back in the 50’s. I’ve lived all throughout Victoria for most of my adult life, and made the move to Hervey Bay in 2000. I started following Jesus when I was aro...  Read More

Brett and Debbie are well known in Queensland Baptist circles with over 27 years of ministry experience in small and large churches, rural and city, including roles such as church planting, associate ...  Read More

Hi! I’m Suzanka and I feel like I’ve been around Hervey Bay Baptist Church a long time. In fact, I first came to this church in 1998 when I came with my family from Hawaii. My brother said it was the ...  Read More

Mel Dearden Mel has lived in Hervey Bay for almost three decades. She is marred to James, and together they have two wonderful children, Zac and Aria. Mel has worked as Compliance Officer for HBBC for...  Read More

Heather and I sat down a few weeks ago for a quick chat. 35 minutes later, we wrapped up, having discussed God, church, parenting, work, and the helping professions, and having shared quite a few laug...  Read More

My name is Wade Lineburg, and I have been a part of HBBC for the past twenty-three years. I am married to my beautiful wife Karen, and together we have four children (though children no longer!), Jami...  Read More

Nathan Wyer Nathan is a Queenslander, through and through. Nathan was born in Innisfail, moved with his mother and father to Murgon, Gympie and Gold Beach, lived and grew up in Aspley/ Chermside, move...  Read More

This content contains references to suicidal thoughts. It may cause distress for some readers.I sat down with James a few weeks ago with the intention of learning more about his Christian walk. In all...  Read More

Have you met our Interim Pastor Chris yet? Chris would love to sit back and have a cuppa with you! He is serving alongside Keith Stevenson as Interim Pastor while we continue on our search for a new L...  Read More

If you’ve been a part of Hervey Bay Baptist Church, you may already know Keith Stevenson. Keith became the Pastor of HBBC in 1988 and officially finished his ministry in 2016. He is currently Interim ...  Read More