Rich Peterson - Senior Pastor
Rich’s formal education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry both from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Rich has served in vocational ministry since 1981 as a youth pastor, children’s pastor, associate pastor and senior pastor of churches in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.
Brendan Devine - Youth & Young Adults Pastor
Brendan has completed a Bachelor of Ministry from Malyon College in Brisbane. He has served in vocational ministry for the last 7 years as a Scripture Union chaplain, a children's pastor, and a Youth Pastor.
John Hopping - Adult Ministries Pastor
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Dave Blunden - Celebration Director
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Nicola Turner - Children's Co-ordinator
the joy of raising four children Sarah 20, Matthew 18, Luke 14
and Christopher 9 years old.
She is a primary school teacher by profession, having taught for over the last 25 years in various schools from as far a field as Quilpie to here at Mudgeeraba. She was 4 years as a Scripture Union Chaplain at Clover Hill State School before assuming the role of Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator at RCBC in 2006. She is currently looking to study for her Associate Degree in Theology.
Alex Huntingdon - Youth Worker
Nicola is New Zealand born and moved to Australia in 1981.
She has been married for over 23 years to Steve and they have
the joy of raising four children Sarah 20, Matthew 18, Luke 14
and Christopher 9 years old.
She is a primary school teacher by profession, having taught for over the last 25 years in various schools from as far a field as Quilpie to here at Mudgeeraba. She was 4 years as a Scripture Union Chaplain at Clover Hill State School before assuming the role of Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator at RCBC in 2006. She is currently looking to study for her Associate Degree in Theology.
the joy of raising four children Sarah 20, Matthew 18, Luke 14
and Christopher 9 years old.
She is a primary school teacher by profession, having taught for over the last 25 years in various schools from as far a field as Quilpie to here at Mudgeeraba. She was 4 years as a Scripture Union Chaplain at Clover Hill State School before assuming the role of Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator at RCBC in 2006. She is currently looking to study for her Associate Degree in Theology.
Alan King - Administrator
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Cheryl Walter - Secretary
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Who we are
Reedy Creek Baptist Church is a contemporary church consisting of people from all walks of life, coming from a variety of backgrounds. We are united by faith in Christ, our desire to allow Jesus to make a real difference in our lives and through our passion to share the love of God at home on the Gold Coast and throughout the world.
We offer a variety of ministries for everyone in the family, including a fantastic Children’s Ministry, unbelievable Youth Ministry (Friday Night Live), Young Adult Ministries, Ministries for senior adults, diverse Bible Study and Christian lifestyle
Small Groups, International Missions, great fellowship, a Christian College and
uplifting, encouraging and meaningful contemporary worship services.
Small Groups, International Missions, great fellowship, a Christian College and
uplifting, encouraging and meaningful contemporary worship services.
OUR SPIRITUAL DNA
DNA is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic information used in the functioning of all living organisms. Each living organism has a genetic code or recipe which accounts for the uniqueness’s of each living thing.
In reference to church, spiritual DNA refers to the unique spiritual code which accounts for the distinctiveness of each local body of believers.
The spiritual DNA of RCBC consists of mission, vision, and core values which combined together make us who we are and who we want to be. Our spiritual DNA is “what we bleed when you cut us.
The spiritual DNA of RCBC consists of mission, vision, and core values which combined together make us who we are and who we want to be. Our spiritual DNA is “what we bleed when you cut us.
- Our Mission
- Our Vision
- Our Core Values
Our mission is to help people become Christ-followers, live in authentic community and enthusiastically share God's love with others.
Our vision comes from Jesus’ Great Command and Great Commission to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, to love others and to go into all the world and make disciples (Matthew 22; Matthew 28).
REAL GOD…REAL PEOPLE…REAL HOPE
Real God: Experiencing God passionately
Real People: Journeying together as a loving community
Real Hope: Connecting people to Jesus
REAL GOD…REAL PEOPLE…REAL HOPE
Real God: Experiencing God passionately
Real People: Journeying together as a loving community
Real Hope: Connecting people to Jesus
1. God glorifying/culturally relevant worship
2. Grace-filled community
3. Vibrant spiritual life
4. Unleashed ministries
5. Intentional Kingdom expansion
6. World-changing justice
7. Radical generosity
8. Empowering leadership
2. Grace-filled community
3. Vibrant spiritual life
4. Unleashed ministries
5. Intentional Kingdom expansion
6. World-changing justice
7. Radical generosity
8. Empowering leadership
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