Mitch has the privilege of leading The Centre and is responsible for the overall vision and direction for the ministry and business life of The Centre. Mitch’s primary ministry roles include preaching, teaching, leadership development and strategic planning. He oversees staff and volunteers and ensures that The Centre is equipped to engage in prayer, outreach, pastoral care and evangelism. Mitch has a fitness background, participating in triathlons and long-distance running. He is excited to combine his passions of Jesus and sport at The Centre. Mitch is married to Rachel and has 3 young children.

Murray’s 3 biggest passions are sharing Jesus, building community and storytelling. His role as Associate Pastor at The Centre sees these 3 loves culminating into a position where he can serve both the Church and the wider Hills community. Murray is responsible for the worship service’s operations and setting the worship team’s vision and direction. He also oversees small group ministry, online church content, and pastorally cares for young adults and young families at The Centre. Murray is married to Emily and father to young George.

Brian has discovered the purpose, significance and hope that Jesus offers, and what Jesus meant when he said ‘Í have come that you might have life in all its fullness’. Joining the pastoral team in 1991 with a focus on connecting with the community, Brian oversees The Centre’s mission and outreach. This includes the SALT leadership program in the Solomon Islands, the chaplaincy program, discipleship courses, Care and Concern, Men’s Shed and offering pastoral care. Brian as a Chartered Accountant also provides support in the finances and budgets of The Centre. He is married to Lynne with three adult children and loves sport and the great outdoors, particularly four wheel driving.

Lucinda is responsible for all children’s programs across The Centre. She oversees Play Time, Kids Church and Wednesday creche. Lucinda is the bridge between the “ministry” and “sports” aspects of the business and engages with the community to lead them to Jesus. Lucinda’s love of adventure and sports made her a natural fit for the team at Dural. Lucinda is married to Drew and is mum to little Jasmine.

Craig is responsible for the operations of The Centre, ranging from new business to facilities management. Craig seeks to connect the ministry and sports aspect of The Centre and ensure that ministry outcomes are achieved through business relationships. Craig, along with his wife Robyn, have been part of The Centre family since January 2000. They have 3 married adult daughters.

Ash has been playing Netball at The Centre for over 25 years and currently works at The Centre 4 days per week. Ash helps with the admin side of sports at The Centre, organising comps, games, training, and other events. She is also works alongside Lindsey looking after Inflatable World party bookings and The Centre hire enquiries. Ash is married to Alex and mum to 2 young children.

Angie has been part of The Centre since 1997 and has worked in both administration and ministry for the past 27 years. Working alongside the Pastoral Team, Council & General Manager, Angie supports governance, church, operations, administration and events. She has a passion for making people feel welcome, especially in the area of hospitality. Angie is married to Ian, and has 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.

Sue has been part of The Centre for over 20 years. Sue has been involved in pastoral care, marriage counselling, the worship team as well as coming on staff in 2016 working in the accounts department 3 days per week. Sue has a photography & counselling background and has a heart to help and support people who need assistance. Sue has a passion for the outdoors and loves spending time with family. She is married to Cam and has 2 adult children and 1 grandchild.

Lindsey’s love of sport has seen her play Futsal at the Centre for some time, leading her to come on staff in a part time capacity in 2022 working 2 days per week. Lindsey is part of the Inflatable World admin team and works to improve processes and procedures as well as working alongside Ashley organising parties and bookings. She also works alongside Johanna looking after social media and marketing for The Centre. Lindsey is married to Shaun and has 2 adult sons.

Jo has been part of The Centre family for many years being involved in children’s, youth and women’s ministries. Jo is a qualified graphic designer and her creative flare has seen her come on staff 2 days a week being responsible for graphics and branding, as well marketing and social media working alongside Lindsey. Jo is married to Erik and is a busy mum to 4 young children.

With an Iranian background and previous experience in hospitality having worked in restaurants, cafes, childcare, and aged care, she brings a warm friendly personality to patrons of The Centre and a wealth of knowledge, experience and exotic recipes to the café menu. Negar is married to her husband Kamran and is mother to two school aged children.
She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and sourcing new products to produce tasty new recipes.