Meet Our Staff

Rich Peterson Senior Pastor rich@rcbc.org.au Rich is from Denver, Colorado USA and has served as Senior Pastor of Reedy Creek Baptist Church since July 2008. Rich married his childhood friend and college sweetheart, Cynthia, in 1988. They have two sons, Luke (b. 1993) and Jack (b. 1996) and two adopted daughters from China, Paige (b. 2002) and Bing Bing (b. 2004). 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. Rich enjoys reading, film, mountain climbing and playing the drums, but mostly enjoys spending time with his family.		Brendan Devine Youth Pastor brendan@rcbc.org.au Brendan is originally from Victoria Point in Brisbane and has been on staff at Reedy Creek Baptist Church as Youth & Young Adults Pastor since mid-2011. In November 2010, Brendan married Sumarni who is originally from South Africa. He has studied at Malyon College in Brisbane and completed a Bachelor of Ministry. Prior to Brendan taking up the call at Reedy Creek, he worked as an SU Chaplain, and has also worked as the Children's & Youth Pastor for the last 6 years. Brendan enjoys technology, and also enjoys graphic design and video games.

John Hopping
Adult Minstiries 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? I'm a bit of a reality TV junkie. Other than that, I love The Office.

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.

Alex Huntingdon
Youth Worker
alex@rcbc.org.au

Alex was born in Camperdown NSW, moved to Brisbane in 1996, and in 2002 Alex and her family moved to the Gold Coast. After leaving school Alex completed a Cert IV in Youth Work and a Diploma in Youth Ministry and has recently started studying a Bachelor of Ministry through Morling College. Alex has been involved in ministry since 2005, when she started in Children’s ministry, before being introduced formally on staff as Youth Intern in 2008, and moving into fulltime ministry in 2009. Alex is on staff at Reedy Creek as Youth Work and also working Associate Chaplain at Hillcrest Christian College. Alex is currently planning her wedding which takes place in October 2011. Alex enjoys reading and music, but mostly enjoys spending time with her fiancée.

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

Cheryl Walter
Office Secretary
cheryl@rcbc.org.au

Cheryl was born in Bundaberg, Qld (an original Queenslander) and moved from Brisbane to the Gold Coast at the end of 1979. Married to Phil (also a Queenslander) October 1973. They have two children, Scott (b. 1979) engaged to Alex, to be married October 2011, Shelley (b. 1981) married to Daniel. They have two sons Jasper (b. 2009) and Zeke (b. 2011). She has worked in the Church office at Palm Beach Baptist and now out at Reedy Creek, starting 27^th October 1988. Cheryl enjoys gardening, watching murder mysteries on TV, but mostly enjoys spending time with family, especially their grandsons.