Our People
Our experienced teaching and pastoral team come from diverse backgrounds of ministry and missionary work. It's not only their academic expertise that will stretch and deepen your biblical thinking, it's their life experience 'on the field' that brings alive what they teach and share.
The team are committed to providing our students with high-quality support and guidance in their studies, as well as spiritual and personal matters. We encourage fruitful discussions and relationships over meals on-campus, and many of our lecturers also live on or near campus, modelling what they teach in their own lives.
Our lecturers are dedicated to staying at the forefront of their fields through continuing academic research, writing, and speaking. We strive for innovative and contemporary teaching methods that are engaging and relevant to our students. We also welcome experienced visiting lecturers from Australia and abroad.
Our management and service team are a true reflection of the interdenominational nature of SMBC, with a rich diversity of experience and skills. They ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the college while also supporting our lecturers and students.
Teaching and Pastoral
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Dr Derek Brotherson
Principal
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Rev Anthony Brammall
Vice Principal
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Dr Kit Barker
Director of Teaching and Learning
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Kristen Young
Director of Community and Student Care
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Dr Ed Grudier
Director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Mission
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Rev Dr Kirk Patston
Director of the Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
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Dr Janson Condren
Head of Old Testament
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Rev Dr Rob Smith
Head of Christian Thought (Acting)
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Dr Alan Thompson
Head of New Testament
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Rachel Ciano
Lecturer in Christianity in History
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Heather Condren
Residential Student Advisor
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Rev Dr Katy Davis
Research Fellow
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Rev Dr Karl Deenick
Community and Student Care Coordinator
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Dr Geoff Harper
Director of Research
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Jonathan James
Lecturer in Missions
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Jasmine Lee
Lecturer in Christianity in History
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Rev Dr Ian Maddock
Lecturer in Christian Thought
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Rev Dr Alan Mugridge
Lecturer in New Testament
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Dr Tim Silberman
Lecturer in Missions
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Dr Mark Stephens
Lecturer in New Testament
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Rev Dr Rod Thompson
Lecturer in Practical Theology
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Matt Vander Heiden
Lecturer in New Testament and Preaching
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Jodi Crain
Fellowship Group Co-Leader
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Jenny Doust
Fellowship Group Co-Leader
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Kathy Grudier
Fellowship Group Co-Leader
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Peggy Harley
Fellowship Group Co-Leader
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Chris Kotsaris
Fellowship Group Co-Leader
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Stephanie Leung
Fellowship Group Co-Leader
Visiting Lecturers
Management and Service Centre
