“To belong to
Jesus is to
embrace the
nations with
Him”John Piper
At SCC we believe the good news of Jesus is for all people and that we, the church, are meant to serve the world around us. SCC is involved in a range of activities, locally and globally, short-term and ongoing, that look out to serve people beyond our local church.
Join us in praying for the needs of the world, with our SCC Missions Prayer Highlight each month. Or click on any of the below links to organisations we partner with.
Contact scc@scc.org.au to find out more.
Organisations We Partner With…
Steve moved into the role as Ministry Team Leader in January 2013. He has had previous ministry experience as a Youth Pastor and Men’s Ministry Pastor as well as working with Youth Dimension in Melbourne and the Bible Society in NSW. Steve also carries the role of Chaplain to the V8 Ute series, and works with the broader V8 Supercar chaplaincy team. He is a motor mechanic by trade and has a real passion to see the gospel presented in a culturally relevant way to ordinary Aussies. He holds a Bachelor of Theology and is ordained by the Churches of Christ in QLD. He is married to Belinda, and together they have a daughter Zoe and a son Thomas.
Updated 09/03/22
Favourite movie?
Little Women
What is your favourite youth night?
The pool party is always a blast
Why are you a youth leader?
I’m a youth leader because in a world where the youth are bombarded with so many different narratives, I have the opportunity to show them the truth and love of God that was the first shown to me
Year 8
Something not many people know about you?
I caught a barramundi
Something that not many other people have experienced?
Catching a barramundi
Why are you a youth leader?
Because I love hanging out with my amazing girls, getting to know more about their lives and see them grow into beautiful young women
Year 9
Favourite food?
Gyoza and my mum’s cooking
Most exciting thing you have done on a youth night?
My girls all tried to show me how to do a roundoff – and I almost did it!
Why are you a youth leader?
To be a support for all my youth girls and to be able to tell and show them how dearly loved they are by God
Year 9
Favourite movie?
The Princess Bride
Something not many people know about you?
I don’t like fairy bread
Why are you a youth leader?
I want to be able to share my faith with my young guys and see them grow and draw nearer to God
Year 9
What is your favourite youth night?
The Amazing Race. I love a good competition night and racing around trying to collect clues!
Most unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?
I once ate 63 chicken nuggets to win a competition
Why are you a youth leader?
I love getting alongside young people and seeing them grow more on fire for God
Year 10
Something that not many other people have experienced?
I once caught a shark with my bare hands
What is your favourite youth night?
Skills night! I love teaching useful life skills to the kids
Why are you a youth leader?
My personal relationship with God brings me fulfilment and joy that nothing else can. I hope to demonstrate and share this to the youth so that they will be inspired to pursue their own relationship with Jesus
Year 11
Favourite food?
Chicken/pork adobo (traditional filipino dish)
Something that not many other people have experienced?
I once went caged-diving with great white sharks in South Africa
Why are you a youth leader?
In a world where we can be heavily influenced by a lot of things. I chose to be a youth leader because I believe it is such a great opportunity to spend time with the youth and to be able to share with them who Jesus is and what the Gospel is all about. And I pray that through the times I spend with these kids, in some small way, I am able to help be a positive influence in their lives.
Year 11
We are so excited that, with the lifting of restrictions, we are able to gather together for our August Prayer & Worship Nights! Please wear a mask at all times when on the premises and make sure to sign in using the QLD check in app.
We look forward to drawing near to God together.
Favourite way to spend your time?
Needlepoint and crocheting
What is your occupation?
Law/psych student
Why are you a youth leader?
I love helping others grow in their faith
Year 10
Something that not many other people know about you?
I like to write books but I have never finished one!
What is your favourite youth night?
Lifegroup weeks because they were times when our group could learn more about each other and have our own fun activities.
Why are you a youth leader?
I want to be someone who helps and disciples high school teens on their journey, in their faith, in whatever the do, like how my past youth leaders did for me
Youth Band
Favourite food?
I love Hawaiian Pizza
Something that not many other people know about you?
I failed maths in year 7 but am now studying education at uni
Why are you a youth leader?
I want to be a mentor to high school students as they journey through their God-given lives. I want to be there if they ever need encouragement as my mentor was to me. ( 2 Corinthians 1:4 )
Year 7
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Favourite food?
Rice and tofu, because you can cook so many dishes with it and coconut because you can eat it and drink it in many types of dishes.
Most exciting/interesting/unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?
I have won several youth limbo competitions in the past.
Why are you a youth leader?
I am a youth leader because I want to lead the youth congregation in a time of worship, hoping to bring them closer to God.
Youth Band
Favourite way to spend your time?
Climbing, exploring, hiking
Most exciting/interesting/unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?
Cut lolly snakes with a chainsaw
Why are you a youth leader?
To be a mentor to the next generation and influence young people in a positive way.
Year 7
Something not many people know about you?
I do kickboxing
Most exciting/interesting/unexpected thing you have done on a youth night?
Learn swing dancing
Why are you a youth leader?
I want to support and spur on the youth in their faith
Year 7
Favourite way to spend your time?
Swimming at the beach/creek
Something not many people know about you?
I’ve never been to a hairdresser
Why are you a youth leader?
I think it’s a challenging stage of life where there are so many different influences and It’s so important for the youth to know that they are loved by God and His church. I’d like to help show this to the kids by being there for them. I love the Alive Youth set up, that focuses on mentoring for each year level and shows love to the youth.
Year 8