Our Staff

Alicia (Cert IV CMinTh) oversees the administrative operations of ACOM and leads the Ministry Operations Team in Sydney. She has worked in finance and Christian camping, and is completing a Bachelor of Theology. She attends Rivergum Community Church in Sydney.

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Darren (BA DipEd MLitt BTh(hons) TheolM DMin DTheol GradDipHE) oversees research and teaches mission and leadership at ACOM. Darren is passionate about training leaders and missionaries, and serves as Pastor of Auburn Life Baptist Church and Chaplain in the Army (Reserve). Darren has written broadly on missional leadership, congregational transformation and the engagement of the gospel with culture.

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Stephen (BEcon, BTh, MA, DMin) currently manages ACOM’s Higher Education coursework. Based in Queensland, he has previously served as State Youth Director for the Churches of Christ in Queensland and as an Associate Minister for Springwood Church of Christ in Brisbane. He is also ACOM’s Student Engagement Manager for Queensland.

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Edwina (BSc (Nuclear Medicine), GradDip (Nuclear Medicine), BTh, MTh) has worked in local church ministry for close to 20 years and currently oversees special projects within the Graduate School, facilitates subjects within the Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry & History disciplines and leads the Holy Land International Fieldwork Program. Edwina is also completing her PhD in Old Testament Biblical Studies.

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Sarah (BA (Hons), LLB (Hons) GradDipLegPrac), is based in the Melbourne office and oversees special projects within the Graduate School of Leadership.  She is a co-creator of the LightStream Experience, with its emphasis on personal and community transformation. She is completing her Master of Divinity with ACOM and currently attends Red Church.

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Kaye (Dip. Ministry, Cert IV TAE, MA) is the Student Engagement Manager for NSW and ACT.  Kaye has over twenty years’ experience as a pastor and is currently leading the worship team and on the teaching team at Pathways Church at Pendle Hill.

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Nicole (BN, GradDipBus, MA) is based in the Melbourne office and supports the learning experience of higher education students in VIC, TAS and SA. She currently attends Unihill Church in Bundoora.

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Stephen (BEcon, BTh, MA, DMin) currently manages ACOM’s Higher Education coursework. Based in Queensland, he has previously served as State Youth Director for the Churches of Christ in Queensland and as an Associate Minister for Springwood Church of Christ in Brisbane. He is also ACOM’s Student Engagement Manager for Queensland.

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Pete (BTh, MA) supports the learning of WA students. He is based at the Subiaco Church of Christ in Perth and is working on a new church plant in Perth’s northern suburbs.

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Elissa (Cert IV Youth Work) works on administration for the WA SEM, keeping students up to date with results and course plans, as well as assisting with facilitations and retreats. Elissa serves at Encounter Church where she ministers with her husband Pete.

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Susan (GradCert Business Admin) is based in the Melbourne office and is the Student Engagement Manager for Learning Cohorts. She is currently involved at Breakthrough Church (ACC) in Bayswater, with media, hospitality, high school brekkie club and community support liaison.

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Alyse (BBiomolecular Science, Cert IV CMinTh, DipChMin) assists students studying in Fresh Hope cohorts. Alyse has completed the ACOM Navigate course and the Year of Training program at Jubilee Training Centre in the UK. Alyse attends Ryde Baptist Church and has a love for the Creative Arts.

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Alyse (BBiomolecular Science, Cert IV CMinTh, DipChMin) assists students studying in Fresh Hope cohorts. Alyse has completed the ACOM Navigate course and the Year of Training program at Jubilee Training Centre in the UK. Alyse attends Ryde Baptist Church and has a love for the Creative Arts.

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Emily (Cert IV ChMin, BTh) manages the online learning systems at ACOM, navigating the ever-changing world of e-learning to bring a better experience to our students. She is involved in a small local church in Parramatta.

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Ben (BA, Cert IV TAE) oversees student admissions, student records, credit transfers, reporting and compliance. Ben has many years of experience in the education sector having worked in admissions, administrations and quality assurance and compliance in the Higher Education and Vocational Sector. He currently attends One Heart Church, West Ryde.

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Rasha (BBanking and Finance) works as administrative assistant to Ministry Operations Team, providing customer service and supporting roles for the team and students. Originally from the Philippines, Rasha now attends One Family Church in Granville where she serves as a Sunday School Teacher as part of the Kids Ministry team.

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Jemimah (Cert 3 Retail Operations and Customer Relations) is based in the Sydney office as the Learning Systems Assistant. Jemimah has been involved with many churches over the years, and has a passion for ministry.

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Robyn (BSc(Hons), GradDip Ed) is Assistant to the Dean of the Alliance Institute for Mission. She attends Woden Valley Alliance Church where, at present, she is a worship leader, the coordinator for Women’s Ministry and is one of the YAH’s (Young at Hearts) working with the Youth Group.  Robyn has a passion for involving all age groups in the life of the church, especially young children in “mainstream” worship leading.

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Lynn assists the finance team in preparation of accounts. This function supports the effective management of ACOM’s business planning and ensures the accuracy of student financial records. She also leads payroll and accounts support with Pathways Community in Pendle Hill, Sydney.

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Euna (BCom) is part of the finance team and assists with the preparation of ACOM’S accounts. She also manages the systems involved in ensuring the accuracy of student financial records.
Euna is based in ACOM’s Sydney office.

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Ben aims to make ACOM look great as the creative design guy. Ben also attends and serves at Seechange Community Church (Jannali) in the Worship / Creative Ministries.

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Murray (BEng, BTh, BA, Cert IV Coaching) has 25 years of ministry in pastoral and chaplaincy settings and has a desire to see chaplains fully equipped for the vital role of being present to people who are facing challenges in their own lives.

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