Meet the Team

Pastors

Mark Mackay

Senior Pastor

Formerly a trolley-pusher, storeman and Chartered Accountant, Mark became pastor of our Church in 2006. Married to Catherine and with 4 kids, life is busy in the Mackay household. Mark enjoys most sports (except Olympic walking) and getting lost in good music (U2, Coldplay but NO COUNTRY MUSIC). Most of all, he is passionate about the local Church as the means God uses to change lives and the World.

Ruth Peckman

Associate Pastor

Ruth and Greg love being part of the local church. We believe we should keep growing to become more like Christ every year. The people in our church help us to do that. Life Groups have been important for us and now Ruth is able to help grow groups at FLBC. What a privilege! We also enjoy learning with people from other cultures. We strive to keep rhythms of work and rest in our life. So we delight in the beach, the bush and good books.
As empty nesters we can make time to do that.

Seb Henley

Associate Pastor

Transitioning from a career in teaching to pastoring, Seb has found a way to continue his passion for discipling young people. Seb begun pastoring at FLBC in 2021 and has studied a Master of Divinity at Malyon College. He has diverse interests including running, gardening, singing and playing guitar, listening to podcasts, and reading. Seb enjoys good coffee and engaging in deep conversations. Currently overseeing FLBC’s Worship and Youth Ministries, Seb is married to Trudy and has three wonderful kids: Eleanor, Austin, and Jude. He is passionate about young people knowing God, understanding their worth in God, and embracing their identity as God's creations.

Elders

Peter Kidd

Elder

After 17 years of teaching high school students, Peter landed his dream job training and supporting his colleagues in teaching from a Biblical Worldview at Genesis Christian College. He’s married to Claire and has 3 children. He enjoys running and soccer, reading novels and theological books, but most of all playing strategy boardgames. Along with some other families, Peter’s family is part of the Hope Tree community of FLBC. He loves serving God by encouraging Christians to grow in faith and everyone to learn more about Jesus.

Jonny Lilley

Elder

Jonny is married to Sam and they have two boys, Jed and Josiah. Jonny is passionate about helping others in need. He works as a foreman in the building and construction industry. He loves spending time breeding and dealing in aquarium fish with one of his closest mates. He has an abundance of knowledge in not only all things fish, but is a man of many talents and can lend a hand for various jobs where there’s coffee involved.

John Smyth

Elder

John is passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with God and loves to spend time with our future generations in the children’s ministry. Mentoring men is another area close to my heart.
As I am still working full time, spending lots of family time is a priority. I love reading books especially about leadership, both in the home and the marketplace, and others life stories.
John is happily married to Jenny and loves being a grandad to our two wonderful grandkids.

Long Bradley

Elder

Long Bradley is passionate about missions, whether that's overseas or right in his own backyard. He has served in many ministry areas in churches and missions, as well as being involved in various community organisations. One of his strengths is networking. Long has always loved children and young people and have served in this area for over 40 years. He has been a school chaplain for the past 24 years working in primary, high and special schools. Before becoming a school chaplain Long was a primary teacher and had also undertaken a Bachelor of Ministries. He serves FLBC through being the Blue Card Coordinator, part of the pack up team, part of the worship team, and a youth leader. His interests include chess, gardening, reading, playing djembe and fixing things. He loves to mentor men and young people and help people to connect with each other and Jesus.

Womens Spiritual Advisor

Catherine Mackay

Women's Spiritual Advisor

Catherine has been worshipping at FLBC for 18 years and is passionate about the local church. She has a heart for women’s ministry and seeing women come to have a holistic relationship with their creator God in mind, body and Spirit. Catherine is married to Mark and has four children: Chloe, Sarah, Emma and Angus. She works part time as a colorectal nurse and is currently studying a graduate diploma of divinity at Malyon College. In her spare time she loves to spend time with her family, watch netball, keep active and be outdoors.

Karen Chapman

Women's Spiritual Advisor

Karen is married to Robert, and they have been attending Forest Lake Baptist Church for about 8 years. Karen loves family and is a proud and happy mum, grandma, step-mum, and step-grandma. She has been working in women's ministry in various capacities for over 40 years, and she is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with God and in their personal lives and relationships.

Karen is a qualified counsellor who specialises in working with women, couples, and teenagers. In her spare time, Karen enjoys gardening, reading, painting, and spending time with family and friends. She will never say no to a good chat over a good cup of coffee.

Childrens Ministry Coordinator

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Mel Watson

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Mel co-coordinates Kidzone and has a love for kids and family ministry. She grew up in Forest Lake, attending Forest Lake Baptist with her parents Ian and Julie Watson. Melanie is studying physiotherapy at the University of Queensland and hopes to one day work as a paediatric physio. Mel is passionate about young people finding a place of safety and belonging in the church family and seeing children develop in their faith. She has a special interest in ensuring children with additional needs and neurodiversity are included in the church and ensuring they know the love and belonging that can be found in God’s family.

Ministry Interns

Sam Lilley

Ministry Intern

Sam has been serving in the worship realms at FLBC since 2013. Sam is married to Jonny and they have 2 energetic boys, Jed and Josiah. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Ministry at Malyon and is so excited about the path God has in store. She is passionate about helping others grow in their relationship with God through music and creativity — knowing that what sinks into the heart, mind and soul will pour outward, radiating Christ’s light in the world beyond a Sunday.

Social Media Coordinator

Xavier Watson

Social Media Coordinator

Xavier organises and creates FLBC's social media content, developing the church’s online strategy to deliver valuable material that glorifies God!
At only 13 years old, he volunteered to assist in operating the livestream, which became necessary as a result of covid, and has continued to run it ever since, taking on the responsibility of all social media in 2023.
Xavier is in grade 12, and intends to study a double degree of Business and 'Film, Screen & New Media’ at QUT next year. He just achieved grade 7 AMEB for cello; his other passions include photography and bass guitar. Xavier is excited to grow the online presence of FLBC in the coming years!

Administrator

Melissa Bradley

Administrator

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