Naomi comes with over 30 years of experience in transformative leadership of local churches in both Western Australia and Victoria, leading them to greater effectiveness in mission. She has a talent for connecting and developing leaders around a shared vision of healthy mission-focused churches. Naomi’s additional experience in leading retreats, conferences and mission ventures reflects her collaborative kingdom-based approach to mission and ministry.  

Naomi's pastoral experience across a variety of denominations and ministry settings is complimented by formal qualifications in Chaplaincy, Christian Ministry and Professional/Pastoral Supervision. She is currently an ordained Pastor within the Churches of Christ. 

Naomi's particular speciality is supervising, coaching and consulting with Pastors in regional and rural settings and her ‘sweet spot’ is supporting women who lead. 

As a Pastor she enthusiastically champions on other church leaders, her lived leadership experience is evident in her passion for discipleship, leadership development and self-care. 

Cathy Elkington is a child of God! She is passionate about coming alongside leaders on their journey of understanding themselves, their connection with (their understanding of) the Divine, and how they live that out in the world. She was born in Zambia and started school in the Philippines. 

After working her graduate year after a Bachelor of Nursing, she and her husband entered The Salvation Army Bible Training College. Together, they have served as the senior pastors in five congregations in Victoria and Tasmania and six years in New Zealand. Cathy then worked for five years in Spiritual Life Development, running retreats, and held roles at the Bible Training College in Mission and Ministry and Personal and Spiritual Formation. Her extensive experience in these roles brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding.

Cathy holds a Master of Spirituality, incorporating Graduate Diplomas in Professional Supervision and Spiritual Direction. She teaches Spiritual Formation at the University of Divinity and Professional Supervision at the Australian Catholic University. She also works as a Spiritual Director in private practice and trains Spiritual Directors through the Living Well Centre.

At Partners in Ministry, Cathy specialises in the Pastor Support Stream, believing that being a healthy pastor is the only way to sustain a healthy ministry. Cathy has clients across Australia who she meets online to provide supervision, spiritual direction, and coaching. She also runs Spiritual Retreats and workshops about spiritual practices and rhythms. 

John brings a unique and fascinating blend of Christian leadership experience through serving in a variety of contexts for several decades.

As the long-term CEO of CBM Australia, he grew a small mission agency to one of Australia’s largest and most respected international Christian NGOs.

He has extensive governance experience from serving on the boards of several Australian and International NGOs working in disability, medical research and community housing. He as chaired the board of his local church for several years.

John’s experience gives him salient insights into the many pressures pastors and leaders face as they seek to grow their church or organization. He works closely with leaders to minimize their risk of burnout whilst leading in complexity.

Based in Hawthorn Victoria, John is a qualified Pastoral Supervisor and supports pastors and leaders throughout Australia.

In 2014 he was awarded an OAM for his services to the community, particularly people with a disability.

Annie understands the complexity of ministry, having spent over 30 years in various pastoral roles from senior pastor, worship pastor, through to church planter. Over those decades she’s experienced the enrichment that comes with working on team for a variety of denominations from Baptist to Pentecostal, whilst successfully navigating the changing landscape of female pastoral leadership in Australia.

She also had a long history with teaching and training in churches in creative ministries, including overseeing a Christian School of Performing Arts and having significant involvement in a Christian theatre company, alongside hosting large annual interdenominational musical outreaches.

With qualifications in theology, advanced professional supervision and coaching, she left pastoral ministry to start her own consultancy leadership business, having worked with Thought Leaders, then joining the Christian Coaching Institute (now Arrow), as both a coach and trainer.

She also spent decades as a co-owner of a significant Australian publishing business, involved in a multitude of roles from sales through to the curating/editing of author submissions.

She has first-hand experience in the incredible power and growth of having someone walking beside you when in leadership, and she continues to be encouraged by the good news stories of changed lives coming from the Partners in Ministries support of pastors and churches.

Annie leads Partners In Ministry’s Pastoral Stream overseeing supervision, coaching, mentoring and spiritual direction nationally, and is also the State Director of Victoria.

Joel has served in ministry over the last 20 years in a variety of contexts across Victoria and Tasmania. He led a multi-site church in southeast Tasmania that included church planting, revitalisation, and team ministry. He has experience in leading churches in regional and small communities. Outside of Church ministry he has held roles in workplace pastoral support with a state government department and leading a not-for-profit working with combat sports across Australia.

Joel is a trained Pastoral Supervisor (Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision), ordained Anglican Priest (Bachelor of Theology), and holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies). He has training in leadership and management, as well as sports chaplaincy.

Joel works with Partners in Ministry supporting Christian leaders across Australia through Pastoral Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring.

He is also a Church Consultant, helping assess the health of churches and in strategic planning.

He has a passion for the Church and its leaders: to see the Church share the Good News of Jesus with the communities around them, and to assist leaders work effectively from a place of health.

Craig brings 45 years of experience in education, consultancy, leadership and ministry.

A former teacher, youth-worker, consultant and pastor, Craig served as the Director of Leadership at the Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, Adelaide, developing graduate and post-graduate leadership courses, and lecturing and training nationally and overseas. In his work with Partners in Ministry, he engages in professional Pastoral Supervision, coaching, consulting and workshop facilitation and training. Craig has degrees in education and theology and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Supervision. He is regularly called upon for seminars and presentations on leadership, preaching, and Christian faith and discipleship. Craig is committed to ‘doing whatever I can to assist in the formation of pastors and leaders for a Church that is a called upon to take seriously God's mission to reach out to others with the gospel of Jesus Christ.’  He currently serves in leadership of an evangelical faith community recently planted in Adelaide.

Cheryl has extensive experience in leadership, teaching, speaking and preaching. She has served as a senior minister in a church, and at Eastern College (formerly Tabor Victoria) for over 20 years in various capacities including Principal. Cheryl has also worked for TEAR Australia, Urban Neighbours of Hope, and as the National Director for the Australian Evangelical Alliance. She has served on several Boards and Reference groups. She is an ordained Churches of Christ minister.

Cheryl has qualifications in Education, Training, Ministry Studies, Supervision, Biblical Studies and Religion Studies. Her Doctor of Philosophy was in the topic of women in leadership in churches.

Cheryl is experienced in supervision of ministers from a range of denominations. She leads workshops for Working Genius, Church Health and other leadership and ministry areas. She has experience in consulting with churches undergoing transition.

Her passion is helping churches and individuals, particularly women leaders, navigate their way to effective and fulfilling ministry

Emily has spent 12 years serving as a pastor in various ministry roles within a local church. Her diverse background includes experience as a Mental Health Social Worker, leading the state-wide Youth & Young Adult department for Churches of Christ, and working as an Executive Coach in the business world for 5 years. Over the years, Emily has collaborated with small and medium-sized churches, business owners, and multi-million dollar companies.

Emily’s qualifications focus on church leadership, theology, professional supervision, leadership coaching and social work. Her academic and professional background equips her to support Christian leaders in deepening their spiritual journey and enhancing their impact.

Emily’s integrated expertise spans children's, youth, and young adult ministry, team culture, leadership training and consultancies, enabling her to guide leaders in advancing to their next level of leadership. Her holistic approach has positively impacted both churches and individual leaders, demonstrating her skill in blending ministry, coaching, and leadership development.

Emily is passionate about helping pastors to not only thrive personally but also to lead congregations that impact communities and transform lives, multiplying Kingdom impact.

David is passionate about encouraging and empowering Ministers, Christian leaders, chaplains and ministry students, and has built his expertise in this area over 35 years, across a number of settings, all while based in Western Australia. His ministry years began at South Perth Church of Christ (now Lifestreams Christian Church) when he switched from being a high school mathematics teacher to a youth minister. He built on his teaching qualifications to lead the establishment of the western campus of Australian College of Ministries (ACOM). His 3 years facilitating that expansion from the eastern states has provided him with the joy of seeing hundreds of WA students graduate over the last  27 years.

David still plays a role in directing ACOM Spiritual Formation groups, as well as supervising,  mentoring and coaching bible college students, ministers, chaplains and leaders. His role at Partners in Ministry sees him supervise pastors, chaplains and ministry leaders, and he is particularly sought out for his strong communication and facilitation skills. He loves to enable ministry leaders to flourish and grow in their God-given potential, calling and passions.

David has a Bachelor of Science Education, Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Care  and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Supervision. he has also completed an extensive Mentor Equipping course and numerous Coaching courses. 

Marg is an ordained pastor with over 35 years of senior leadership experience across churches in both New Zealand and Australia. Her journey spans a diverse range of congregations, from a church plant to multi-campus church, where she has skilfully led both staff and volunteer teams. She recognises many of the challenges of leadership and managing the tension of church and family life. 

In addition to her pastoral work, Marg trained as a teacher and served as an Executive Director in a not-for-profit organisation, focussing on leadership and team development. As a certified Working Genius Facilitator, she helps teams find joy and productivity in their work.  

Her extensive background has provided her with valuable insights into coaching and mentoring leaders, guiding them to deepen their faith and lead effectively. Marg is a dynamic conference speaker, engaging team trainer, and consultant for churches.  Known for her strategic and inspirational leadership in the area of children, youth and families (NextGen) Marg is passionate about nurturing emerging leaders and helping churches reach their communities for Jesus. Her expertise and dedication continue to make a significant impact, empowering others in their journey of personal faith and leadership development. 

Peter has been ‘walking beside’ church leaders since 2012 and leads the team at Partners in Ministry as the Chief Executive. Peter has a background in organisational leadership, people management, marketing and training having worked for over two decades in the pharmaceutical industry in Australia, New Zealand and across Southeast Asia. He finished up in pharmaceuticals as the leader of Australia and New Zealand for Inova Pharmaceuticals. Since then he has dedicated himself to supporting church leaders to lead well and in spiritual and [personal health.  Peter currently serves as a director on the Boards of Partners in Ministry, Sustainable Development Group, and Magnify Research (National Church Life Survey).

Peter is a trained church consultant, leadership coach, pastoral supervisor and expert trainer. His undergraduate degree was in Science and since then he has competed a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Pastoral), a Graduate Diploma in Management and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

After twelve years working with church leaders and churches across a range of denominations and countries Peter is very grateful to God for the development of Partners in Ministry and the faithful and capable team that God has brought together.

He has a huge desire to see the church of Jesus Christ flourish and to see the leaders God has appointed to be healthy and effective in their leadership. He believes that leading a church is one of the most challenging roles - with too many church leaders suffering from burnout and imposter syndrome. Peter is committed to seeing more and more church leaders flourish under God. This is what Partners in Ministry is all about!

Margaret’s experience in management of operations and administration was developed in the Australian furniture industry. Moving to the disability sector in 2016, combined with her experience on her local church board she brings a blend of business acumen and church governance that will assist her in leading Partners in Ministry’s Operations.

Elma’s background is diverse in industry and in skill. Her prior career was primarily in Marketing and Project Management across both large FMCG corporates and small business. She brings these skills and her passion for organisation to assist the team at Partner In Ministry in attaining our goals.

Jane is a chartered accountant with a wealth of experience in supporting non-profits. She applies her expertise in compliance and finance to ensure Partners In Ministry has a firm basis upon which to grow.

AJ comes from a background in creative production managing and administrative assistance. From developing teams, to running Australia’s largest youth conference, she now brings these skills to Partners in Ministry.

Tej Prajapati, CPA | MPA is graduated from Macquarie University and skilled accountant since 2013, with experience in different business type. He brings in the diverse knowledge of accounting principles to Partners Ministry.

Wynand Johannes de Kock (DTh, University of South Africa)’s ministry spans three decades, three continents, in local churches, non-profit and universities, colleges and seminaries. He is a regular speaker and participant at national and international theological conferences and preaches nearly every weekend.

Pascal is a creative Telecommunications Engineer with Experience in ICT systems, project management, hardware and software installation, cloud administration and relationship management. With a lifelong passion for information systems, he has over 15 years’ experience in complex and changing organisations of varying sizes.