Our Leaders

The spiritual direction and leadership of The Billabong is the responsibility of our voluntary leadership team, along with our Minister, Revd. Luke Williams. The Leadership Team are responsible for overseeing the pastoral care, teaching, training and missional initiatives of the church community as well as the practical areas of finance, property and administration. They, along with other ministry leaders, work with Luke to ensure our large gatherings (Celebrations), smaller gatherings (small groups and life communities) and programs and activities are each contributing to the church living out it's vision: to be a thriving family, transforming communities with Jesus.

If you would like to know more about the leadership structure of our congregation or the Uniting Church, please call or email Luke - 9455 6474 (church office) or luke@thebillabong.org.au

The Billabong Church Council

The governance and ministry of our church is led by the Church Council, made up of our Minister, ministry workers and volunteer leaders.

Minister, Canning Vale: Luke Williams

Pastor, Piara Waters: Cameron Harries

Council Members:   Susan Schon - Treasurer, Canning Vale  |  Yoy Alberastine - Canning Vale
    Dean David - Canning Vale  |  David Fenwick - Canning Vale
    Sarah Sheehy - Piara Waters  |  Andrew Hunter - Piara Waters

Staff

Luke and his wife Kerin have a heart to see all Christians living as, and making devoted disciples of Jesus. Luke began his placement as a Minister at The Billabong in February 2013 after interning at the church. He and Kerin were married in September of that year. Kerin helps lead the playgroup at The Billabong and volunteers in the Children and Families role. They have three children, Micah, Josiah, and Abigail.

Cameron Harries is Pastor at our new Piara Waters Church Plant. He also teaches music at a number of our local schools. Cam is married to Anneliis and they have 2 girls, Alexandra and Charlotte. Anneliis also helps lead The Billabong Playgroup.

Nicole Sampson is the Church Administrator. Nicole is married to Darren and they have one adult son, Clayton. Nicole is a long-time member of The Billabong and has a heart for people, serving on many committees, in church camps, and other fellowship groups.  

Kimberley Edwards is our Facilities Manager. She is married to Brett and they have one daughter, April. Kimberley enjoys the varying jobs her role provides, particularly the opportunity to meet and serve members from the local community.