Parish Council.
Our church leadership team is called ‘Parish Council’ (PC).
PC is made up of elected councillors, as well as elected people’s wardens and a Vicar's Warden who is chosen by the Vicar.
The Vicar (Simon) and Curate (Cody) also comprise part of the Parish Council.
A new Parish Council is elected each year at our Annual General Meeting.
Get to know our current PC members below!
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Simon Waller
VICAR (Senior Minister)
Simon, married to Jenny. Four kids. Only one at home.
Loves camping, but not too rough, unless it's Tasmania. Likes planting plants, wood work, bush-walking & reading.
Loves Jesus and His people & teaching our church family members how to be more like Jesus.
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David Cholson
VICARS WARDEN
David is married to Sandy. Lived in Gunnedah for almost 9 years.
We both love being part of the church.
Enjoy being in the garden, working with slabs of wood, listening to music and Christian podcasts, and playing with our grand children.
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Andrew Alloway
PEOPLES WARDEN
Andrew works as a Production Supervisor at Whitehaven Coal and is the father of Sophie, Dom, Chloe, Lachlan, and Keith and the husband of Jasmine.
Andrew grew up in remote Western Queensland before moving to Cairns/ the Pilbara then Gunnedah in 2017.
A quiet achiever, Andrew prefers to serve others humbly, working behind the scenes.
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Lisa Roach
PEOPLES WARDEN
Married to Terry for 28 years. Mum to David (and Ash), Georgie (and Ben), Felicity and Alice.
Nanny-Belle to Jensen, Bellamy, Natalie and Annabeth.
I was saved by Jesus at the age of 21, and have been in negotiations with the Holy Spirit ever since.
Coordinator of Kids Sunday Ministry. Growth Group member since 2000. Chicken lady since 2022
I love eating fancy food and hiking with friends.
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Jasmine Alloway
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Wife to Andrew & mum of Sophie, Dom, Chloe, Lachlan and Keith.
Studying for a master's degree in Corporate Governance and Leadership.
Jasmine explains that she was raised in the Anglican Church in Queensland but wandered in the desert for twenty years before returning to Christ in 2018 through Gunnedah Anglican Church.
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Judy Chaffey
PARISH COUNCILLOR
Judy is a God-fearing wife, Mum and Grandma. Born and bred in Gunnedah.
Loves to serve by cooking and caring for others.
A farmer and a gardener who's amazed by the seasons and by God's providence every day.
Judy considers it her privilege to serve our church family.
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Leon Cupples
TREASURER
Retired Accountant, married to Rhonda with three children and three grandchildren.
As a child I grew up at Carroll and moved to Gunnedah when I got married 50 years ago.
I was a warden at Carroll when I turned 21 and then a Parish Councillor and Treasurer in Gunnedah for well over 50years.
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Jabin de Keizer
PARISH COUNCILLOR
Jabin & Laura moved to Gunnedah in 2025 with their five children.
Works for Whitehaven Coal (community relations).
Studying a Masters of Theological Studies.
Favourite activities : making music, going caravanning, discussing politics & entertaining his beautiful kids.
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Caitie Etherington
PARISH COUNCILLOR
I grew up between Tamworth and Gunnedah, so returning to Gunnedah in 2020 was like coming home.
I enjoy getting outdoors in any way, shape or form, usually accompanied by my dog, Merlin or friends.
I love being part of the youth group, KSM & créche teams as well as serving with other bits and bobs around church.
Ask for my favourite bible passage and I'll probably point you to a different Psalm each time!
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Paul Gruber
PARISH COUNCILLOR
Paul lived his whole life on a farm at Tambar Springs until moving to Gunnedah 10 years ago.
Became a Christian at age 16 years old, marrried Janice and they had three daughters; Roslyn, Georgie & Megan. Roslyn was disabled and passed away 4 years ago. Has 5 grandsons.
Paul still enjoys earthmoving as a contractor.
Mainly worships at the 8am service.