Staff
 
Haldane ROWAN
 
Haldane Rowan has been involved with the Torchbearer ministry along with his wife Thelma since 1966. They worked together at Capernwray Hall and in the latter years he was Director/Business Manager at 'The Hall'. They have two children and two lively grandchildren. In 1982 they came to Australia with Haldane appointed as Director/Principal of Capernwray Torchbearers. After this Haldane pastored at two churches and had a Plumbing Business ('tentmaking') in the Southern Highlands. They then went to live in New Zealand to care for their elderly parents for a number of years. Haldane has been appointed as National Director of the ministry in Australia. This role includes leading and pastoring staff, conferences and overseeing accounts as well as directing and developing the ministry Australia-wide. His gifts include leadership, teaching, team-building and encouragement.
 
 
 
Rev Neil BERNARD
Neil Bernard joined us in January 2001 as Vice Principal and was appointed Principal in 2002. Neil comes from Brisbane, Queensland where he has been a Baptist Pastor at the City Tabernacle, Ashgrove and The Gap churches. His qualifications include a Graduate of Theology, Bachelor of Theology and an Master of Arts (Theology). He brings to the position a pastoral heart, a teaching gift and experience in many areas including overseeing the curriculum and keeping up to date with government accreditation. Neil was a student at Wongabri in 1987. He loves to swim, cycle, travel the world, climb mountains and officiate at former student's weddings.
 
Steve WOODS
 
Steve Woods (known as Woodsey) is an Englishman who has lived and worked in many parts of the world including the USA, Latvia, Thailand, Hong Kong and New Zealand. He was working as a missionary with the poor and in particular, drug addicts prior to coming on staff in 2001. He has a wide range of interests including cooking, running and most outdoor adventures. Steve lives and works at the school as Dean of Students and Music Director. He writes his own songs, some of which are sung in churches throughout Australia and have been recorded for distribution throughout the world.
 

  
Stephen BROWN
Stephen is Accounts Manager. Many would consider it a thankless task, but a balanced budget brings great delight to him. A difficult role he has to caution staff when they are spending too much and remind some students that their fees were due weeks ago. A skip in his step and positive demeanour are indications to us that a cheque has just arrived in the mail or a large amount has been deposited in the School's bank account. Stephen's favoruite songs are ABBA's "Money, Money, Money" and Fiddler on the Roof's "If I Were a Rich Man".  
 
 
 
   
Kim KIME
 
Kim is P.A. to the National Director and Office Manager. A many and varied role her day may consist of phone calls, appointments, Minute taking and notifying staff of decisions that have come from 'the top'. A 'Beetle' driver she enjoys opening her car up and seeing what it will do on the highway while keeping to the speed limit, of course. Married to Michael they have three children and have recently started a Home Church for Youth in the Southern Highlands on some Saturday nights.
  
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Sally MITCHELL
Sally has had a long association with the Bible school. Formerly a student, Sally lived on campus while her daughter, Rebecca, attended High School. Sally then worked on staff as Secretary. She left to return to Melbourne while Rebecca commenced tertiary studies. Sally has now returned as Hostess/Domestic Manager and has brought her dog, Amos, with her. Her role involves welcoming guests on to the campus and looking after them during their stay. She also has a vital role ministering with the female students and making sure all the students do their duties/privileges well. Her interests inculde interior decorating and baking.   
 
 
  
Tash BROWN
Tash is married to Glen, our Property Manager, and they have two daughters. Tash was Catering Manager at the School in 2001 - 2003 and has returned to take up the role. Well-known and loved for her lamb roasts and home-made sausage rolls (not on the same plate obviously) her loves (after her family) are baking, their animals (dogs, cat, chickens, sheep) and interior decorating. Highly gifted in all the creative fields she also enjoys watching 'soaps' on television. For some reason it reminds her of the life at Bible School!
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Haldane ROWAN
Haldane is our Property Manager and is responsible for the maintenance, improvements and developments at the Centre. He is eager to get "The Farm" bringing in extra income by raising cattle and sheep and then filling our freezers with them. A plumber by trade, he loves repairing pipes and stopping leaks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Tim HAINES
Tim is our Assistant Cook and helps Tash plan, prepare and present delicious meals to staff and students. His background has been as a Motor Mechanic and then student with us. We welcome Tim on to the team and look forward to his specialities of barbecues and spit roasts. Tim has just purchased a red Toyota Hilux for exploring the outback with our male students.