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James Ramsay – Senior Minister
James started at HBC in 2006 along with his wife Louise. Since their arrival they have added four children to the family, including one perfect set of twins.
James grew up in Wollongong and studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Wollongong. Before full time ministry, James worked with young people in a number of settings including homeless shelters, rehab centres, drop in centres and school environments. He also worked for a number of years assisting refugees in their first few months of settlement in Australia.
He completed his Master of Divinity at Morling College while working in youth ministry in a number of Churches throughout the Illawarra. Part of accepting the call to Helensburgh Baptist Church was the appeal of being part of a great community where he could commit to raising his family and commit to caring for the people of HBC and the 2508 area.
Dean Edmunds – Pastoral Team
Dean and his wife Belinda have four children and have been a part of HBC for over 12 years.
Dean works at Inaburra School.
Dean joined the Pastoral Team in November 2010.
John Wyles – Pastoral Team
John is married to Jo and together they can boast of three children.
John works as a School Counsellor in the Northern Illawarra region.
John has been involved in leadership at HBC for over 7 years and joined the Pastoral Team in September 2008.
Phil and Sarah Oste – Youth Coordinators
Phil and Sarah have been part of coordinating the youth ministry at HBC for over 8 years. They were married in 2011 and have continued to lead the Youth Group together since that time.
Phil is a civil engineer with the RTA and Sarah is a Primary School Teacher at Sutherland Shire Christian School, both having studied at the University of Wollongong.
Francine Laker – Administrative Assistant
Francine is married to Gary and they have two beautiful children. Together they have lived in the area for over 25 years.
Francine has attended HBC for over 15 years and throughout that time she has proven herself to be a great asset to our Church. In 2009 Francine took on the role of Administrative Assistant to the Church, a role that she previously performed on a voluntary basis. She is also part of the Administrative Committee and acts as the Church secretary.
If you need information regarding any programmes or anything administrative in nature then give Francine a call.
