Church Team
Eph.4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.
Our Staff
Matt Johnson
Senior Pastor
Wife Naomi; children Ethan, Sienna, Liam & Rachel.
Matt was brought up in a great Christian home, but went AWOL for several years with drugs, alcohol and poor decisions.
In God’s providence this helps Matt to fully appreciate the glorious grace of Jesus to the least, the last and the lost.
Matt loves Jesus, his wife, kids, outdoors, 4WD, his dog Banjo, building stuff and reading Puritan theology.
Spurgeon; Ryle; Johns gospel.
Mary Ann Gongon
Office Admin
Mary Ann Gongon is our much loved church member and office administrator. She works Thursday and Fridays helping our senior pastor with rosters, church services and keeping a church running.
Naomi Johnson
Women’s Ministry
Naomi has four children, one dog, two cats (sort of), one rabbit and seven chickens.
The children are asking for a goat. Just as well Naomi loves animals (and children).
Naomi grew up singing Evie Tornquist songs and believing that Jesus loved her.
She began to understand what that meant when she went to a youth group that her neighbour invited her to.
Naomi likes to sing, read and do the laundry (not!).
Church Council
1Tim.3:8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
Robert Freeman
Church Warden
Married to Carol with two adult sons.
10 years serving this dynamic and faithful group of Christians of all ages, origins and lifestyles in a church as challenging and striking as Redfern itself
Geoff Britton
Church Warden
Married to Jan with two adult children.
Enjoying partnering in gospel ministry within a diverse, wonderful community based in one of Redfern’s State housing areas.
Liza Tan
Church Warden & Treasurer
Redfern resident for over 20 years, Rabbitohs supporter, loves her coffee and travels.
Still thinks Sydney and Penang are the best places to live for Jesus, to serve Him, and to share His awesome love.
George Stephenson
Councillor
Married to Maria, four children, four grandchildren.
At South Sydney Anglican Church, the Bible is taught in a practical, truth revealing and loving ways, answering the mysteries of life.
Jesus’ defeat of death and rising from the grave is unlike anything else in the history of humanity. Jesus is alive. He is with us and He will come back soon.
In my quest for the meaning of life I have found the God of Abraham and His Word in the Bible to be worthy of my life.
Louie Obeid
Councillor
Back in 2006 I came to my sensors and realized there is a creator ‘God’. This was the beginning of my Christian journey.
I began attending a Charismatic church in late 2009
Early in 2013 I was invited to South Sydney Anglican Church Redfern, and since have formed close fellowships with the current Senior Pastor and with other members of the congregation.
My experience at this Church has been taken to a whole new level in my spiritual journey with the Lord.
Have been a member of PC since 2018.
I currently run my own Architectural Drafting company. Marital status single.
Peter Boyce
Councillor
Peter Boyce, heard Billy Graham preach in 1959 when 8, prayed that night that He would make me His and that He would be mine.
Tried studying KJV, all over my head but God honoured that prayer request over the next sixty years and at 68 Matt baptised me.
Now taking off like a rocket loving this church, running a Men’s Shed under the church hall, looking for opportunities to evangelise whoever, never married, no children.
Ministry Helpers
Pieter Reynders
Music Ministry
Born South Africa.
Raised in a Dutch-Reformed Christian home.
Worked in Dubai, before settling in Sydney Australia.
Project Management. Hobby – biblical languages; Hebrew, Aramaic. Studied piano at school and after a break of 12 years not playing piano, is now helping SSAC overflow with praise on Sunday mornings.
Now help organize music ministry and volunteers.
Peter Boyce
Men's Shed
The ‘Men’s Shed” at SSAC occupies a formerly under-utilised space under the Church Hall and is now a workshop where three men spend up to six happy days a week undertaking practical projects from building a river trimaran to restoring an old car.
Two of those who regularly attend are retirees who are not church goers yet but enjoy being part of the SSAC weekday community.
The Men’s Shed is another ministry connecting us to our local community so that we can overflow with faith, hope and love in Jesus.
Geoff Britton
Men's Ministry
Sue Johnson
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