Richard Coombs
Richard comes from New Zealand where he did his theological studies at the NZ Baptist Theological College (now Carey Baptist College). He pastored two Baptist churches in New Zealand before moving to Melbourne in 1988.
In Melbourne, Richard pastored the Beaumaris Baptist (1988-92) and North Balwyn Baptist (1992 – 2001) churches and was Australian Director for a mission organisation, MECO Australia (Middle East Christian Outreach – 2001-2022).
Richard has travelled extensively through the Middle East and is also currently the Chairman of Belgrave Heights Convention.
He is married to Margaret, and together they have three married sons and eight grandchildren. Richard is an ordained minister with the Baptist Union of Victoria and is Teaching Pastor at the Chapel.
Other occassional preachers:
Michael Bräutigam
Michael is currently Acting-Principal of Melbourne School of Theology (MST). He is an ordained minister with the Free Church of Scotland.
Jeff Pugh
Jeff has lectured at various evangelical Bible Colleges around Australia and pastored churches. He is an ordained Baptist minister with the Baptist Union of Victoria.
Harley Kitchen
Harley pastored several Baptist Churches in Melbourne before recently retiring. He is an ordained Baptist minister with the Baptist Union of Victoria.