Ministry Team

  • Rev Geoff Thompson Senior Minister

    Geoff is married to Anne. With three adult children Geoff and Anne are learning the empty nest thing. Geoff studied at Moore College, is a tragic fly fisherman, enjoys getting out bush and snow camping, and is a bit snobbish about coffee. 

  • Rev Rusdyan Cocks AssisTant Minister, 

    GrowGroups,  welcoming & Integration, serving departments

    Rusdyan trusts in Jesus and longs for others to do the same. He has lived in Sydney for most of his life and now calls the beautiful Shoalhaven home. In his spare time, you’ll find him reading the newspaper, down at the beach, or catching some cricket and footy.


  • brendon garlett

    Brendon pastors ShACC  Shoalhaven Aboriginal Community Church. Brendon grew up in W.A., is married to Amy and together they have 6 children.  Brendon can be talked into a round of golf

  •   Children's & Youth minister

    We are currently seeking to fill this ministry space with a part time Children's minister and part time Youth  minister  (watch this space)

  • KatElyn Herdman Church Office Manager & Safe Ministry Rep

    Apart from organising us and church life, Katelyn enjoys climbing and other crazy outdoor stuff. Cathy Edwards will manage our church office while Katelyn is on maternity leave and Catherine Apperley will act as Safe Ministry rep.