Our Beliefs
We believe in God the Father, who created all things in heaven and on earth. Through Him we were created to be the family of God.
We believe in Jesus Christ – God with us – who came to earth, died for our salvation, rose from the dead and will reign forever as King. Through Him we are invited back into the family of God.
We believe in the Holy Spirit – God in us – who lives with us now, transforms us to be more like Christ and equips us to minister to those around us. Through Him we are able to play our part in the family of God.
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Ministry Team
Rodney Kerr – Senior Pastor
Rodney is Senior Pastor of the Parish of Merrylands and is responsible for all staffing and ministries across the Parish as a whole. He is also the pastor of each of the congregations.
Cross-Cultural & Community Ministries
Many of our members love to work in this ministry, come to meet them they would love to meet you. For more information please click here
Kerry Northam – Children’s Ministry
Kerry coordinates all our children’s ministries from Preschool to Year 6. She loves kids and has even got two of her own (plus a husband).
Wilf Moreman – Seniors’ Ministries
Wilf & Val look after all our Seniors’ ministries, including our 9am Sunday service, monthly mid-week communions, Seniors Fellowship and weekly Bible Study, Ladies Guild and a men’s walking & social group!
Vikki Napier – Evangelism
Vikki is assists in pastoring each of our services.
Dave Morgan – Youth Minister
Dave is our Youth Minister. He focuses on our youth ministries as well as the 6pm service in his role at Merrylands.
You – our church members!
The Bible teaches that every member has the great privilege and responsibility to minister to each other (see Ephesians 4:11-16).