Meet Our Staff

Rich Peterson Senior Pastor rich@rcbc.org.au Nickname: Rich Food: Mexican Book/Author: Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster; Tale of Two Cities Movies: Bourne (all three), Lars and the Real Girl, Raiders of the Lost Ark Hobbies: Whatever the kids are into and/or whatever Cynthia has for me to do. Wife/Kids: Cynthia (married June 18, 1988), Luke (1993), Jack (1996), Paige (2002), and Bing Bing (2004). Band: Eagles TV Shows: 24, Law and Order Interesting Fact: Born and raised in Denver, Colorado USA I have climbed 15 of the 54 fourteeners in Colorado. Favourite Scripture: Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable (mighty) things you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3)		John Hopping Associate Pastor john@rcbc.org.au Food: Pizza & Roasts Book/Author: Books by Tom Wright, Following Jesus, New Tasks for the Renewed Church Movies: James Bond, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Raiders of the Lost Ark Hobbies: Sports such cricket and tennis. Supporting Manly NRL team. Going to the beach. Wife/Kids: Lynn (married 16th June, 1990), Rebecca (1993), Matthew (1996), and Jacob (1998). Bands/artists: Led Zeppelin, Dia Straights, Jackson Brown & Eric Clapton TV Shows: Faulty Towers, CSI, Law and Order, Interesting Facts: Raised in Sydney's northern beaches. Spent most of 1978 travelling the world: USA, Canada, Britian, Europe & Israel Favourite Scripture: Galatians 2:20 I've been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So now the life I live in this body I live through the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

David Blunden Celebration Director dave@rcbc.org.au Nickname: Dave Food: Anything Thai! Wife: Tania (married June 29, 2002) Hobbies: Going to the beach, running, going to the movies, camping, music. Band/Artist: U2, Norah Jones or anything relaxing! TV Shows: Hmmmm? Don't watch much TV! Australian Idol, Biggest Loser. Interesting Fact: First started attending RCBC (at Palm Beach Baptist) when I was 2 years old, then moved to the Sunshine Coast. Met my wife to be (Tania) at high school, then moved back to Gold Coast when we were 21. Favourite Scripture: "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11)		Nicola Turner Children's Ministry Co-ordinator nicola@rcbc.org.au Nickname: Blonde Food: Fish & Chips Book/Author: The Narnia Chronicles by CS Lewis, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna Movies: Die Hard, Porgy & Bess Hobbies: Mmm, is keeping stuff organized, in its place & clean a hobby? Husband/Kids: Steve,married July 30th,1988), Sarah (1991), Matthew (1993),Luke (1997), and Christopher (2002). Band: Love the classical music and also Colin Buchanan TV Shows: First two series of 24, Biggest loser Interesting Fact: Female, Kiwi, blonde, over 40 What hope is there?! Favourite Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Alan King Church Administrator alan@rcbc.org.au Nickname: Al Food: Any Movies: Shrek (original) and of course The Castle Hobbies: Making "things", watching sport and the Titans Rugby League Team. Wife/Kids/Grandkids: Beth (married 28th Nov, 1987), Darren (1971)(m), Leanne (1973)(m) Graham (1976)(m), and Jessica (1989). 6 grandchildren, Josiah 13, Haylee 12, Benjamin 8, Lachlan 5, Jamie 18mths, & Susannah 14mths Band: Eagles TV Shows: RPA, Emergency, Cops Interesting Fact: Born in Bathurst NSW raised/lived and worked in Sydney, moved to Gold Coast 2003 Favourite Scripture: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear" Psalm 46: 1-2		Alex Huntingdon Youth Worker alex@rcbc.org.au Nickname: Don't really have one! Dudley or Duds (ask Dave about that one!) Food: Mexi-crinkles (mmmmm Salsa's) or anything with Pasta Book: The Da Vinci Code, The Jesus I never knew & Lead like Jesus Author: Doug Fields and John MacArthur Movies: The Lion King and Grease Hobbies: Balloon Twisting, watching Friends Band: Fall Out Boy, The Script and Naturally 7 TV Shows: Friends and Two and a Half Men Interesting Fact: Born in Sydney, Moved to Brisvegas, now live on the Coast but I will always be a blues supporter! Favourite Scripture: But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Cheryl Walter Office Secretary cheryl@rcbc.org.au Nickname: Cherry (But only to the Forward family) Food: Seafood Book/Author: Burke's Backyard magazine/Don Burke etc. Movies: Soppy ones, where love wins out. Hobbies: Gardening, Scrapbooking when I get a chance Wife/Kids: Husband Phil Kids Scott Shelley, married to Daniel with Baby due 9th January, 2009 Band: Jael TV Shows: NCIS, Hogan's Heroes Interesting Fact: Employed by Palm Beach Baptist/Reedy Creek Baptist for 20 years. Recently travelled to the USA visiting Alaska, and traversing the lower 48, before winding down in Hawaii. We are awaiting the arrival of our Transam Firebird (a red one) which is in transit from America. Favourite Scripture: Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths.