Staff

Mr David Smith
B Bus, B Min, MA Th
College Principal & Lecturer

David has experience in business and has worked as a Church Pastor in the area of teaching and leadership training before coming to PBC. He is the College Principal and a lecturer, and comes to PBC from Tasmania with his wife and three children.

Dr Andre van Oudtshoorn
B A, B D, Dip Th, D Th
Academic Dean & Senior Lecturer

Andre has served as a pastor in both large and small churches in South Africa and Australia. He has also worked as a Christian producer and TV director. At PBC Andre lectures in Systematic Theology Counselling and Creative Ministry. Andre has written a number of books including Worship the way to know God, Christ the Reconciler and A Taste of Glory, an introduction to theological studies. He is married to Anne and has four adult children.

Mrs Gillian Dixon
Dip Min
Dean of Students

Gillian is a native of Perth and has a background in High School Chaplaincy and women’s ministry. Her genuine belief that God makes a difference in everyday life finds expression in the passion she brings to the role. Gillian is in charge of student recruitment, student support and also acts as the College’s chaplain. Gillian attends the Scarborough Baptist Church with her husband and five children.

Mr Basie van Rooyen
B A (Hons), B D
Lecturer

Basie has been involved in missions in South Africa and Europe. After finishing his Theological studies he served as a pastor for 7 years. He teaches Old Testament and is responsible for the upkeep of the College facilities. Basie is married to Hanlie.

Mr Adam Niven
B Min
Dean of Studies

Adam has been inolved in church ministry and leadership for over ten years with experience in areas related to youth, creative, worship and outreach. Adam completed his degree specialising in pastoral and creative ministry. He heads up our creative and external studies departments. Adam is married to Clair and they have four children.

Dr Brett Muhlhan
BMin, MTh, ThD
Postgraduate Coordinator, Lecturer

Brett has been involved in a number of aspects of pastoral ministry. His experience as pastor, chaplain and lecturer have developed a passion for good theology. Brett’s research interests include Luther Studies, Historical Theology and New Testament Theology. He is currently in the process of preparing his doctoral thesis for publication and writing a devotional commentary on Luther’s doctrine of freedom.

See Dr Muhlhan’s website: Theology and Life

Dr Garth Eichorn
Dip (Pas. Std.), Dip R E, D Min
Sessional lecturer: Urban Mission

Garth has worked as a church pastor for over 30 years. He has a particular involvment with urban mission in which he also completed his doctorate. Garth has planted a Cantonese speaking church and developed several urban mission projects. He is deeply concerned that Christians understand their culture and how to communicate the Gospel and live confidently in the urban world. Garth is also Chairman of the PBC board.

Dr David G. Michie
B A, B S W, M A, D Th
Sessional lecturer: Spiritual Formation and New Testament

David is the director of Journeylines Counselling & Training Services and has over 20 years of counselling experience. He has been involved with PBC for 12 years and has a desire for people to know, explore and live the realness of Jesus in all of life.

Mr Geoff Wager
Cert. Teach, BDiv, BSc
Sessional lecturer: English, Church History, Missions

Geoff and his family worked as missionaries for many years in Indonesia. Geoff has continued his passion for mission in the form of lecturing in many places over the years. Geoff also has a depth of knowledge in church history and lectures with international students who are seeking to improve their English.

Mr Lloyd Porter
B.App.Sc, Dip.Th
Sessional lecturer: Missions

Lloyd served as the field leader/coordinator for Operation Mobilisation’s work in Russia for 15 years. Lloyd and his wife Katherine co-ordinated an international team of thirty missionaries in three teams across Russia. The work involved supporting church planting efforts, printing literature, training, aid and development. They are currently the WA State directors for OM and are involved in mobilising churches for world mission.

Mrs Anne van Oudtshoorn
BA(Eng), PG Dip (Ed), PG Dip (Trans), Hons (Ling)
Sessional lecturer: English

Anne is a qualified English teacher and currently senior teacher at Carey Baptist College. Anne also has been involved in pastoral ministry with her husband Andre for many years. Anne heads our English assistance program for international students.

Mrs Lois Sandow
Office Secretary & Receptionist

Lois has worked in Christian Education and as a music teacher. She works as receptionist and secretary at the college. Her kind smile and friendliness ensure you always feel welcome.

Mrs Judy Smith
Office & Library Assistant

Judy is a gifted musician, the wife of David and the mother of Daniel, Aidan and Kaila. Judy, who previously worked for Australia Post, now provides life to the PBC office working as our Office and Library Assistant

Mr Ken Vawser
(CPA)
Admin Officer

Ken has worked in the goverment, industry and for many church and Christian organisations in the field of Accounting and Administration. Ken now acres for the finances of the college.

Mrs Sarah Park
BA (Bus)
Office Assistant

Sarah, origninally from South Korea, studied business before coming to Perth with her husband Samuel and their two children. Sarah is part of the JDM mission organisation which reaches out to university students. Sarah works in the office at the College part time

Miss Charmaine Roper
Office Assistant

Charmaine has a heart for overseas mission and would love to one day be working full time for God in a cross-cultural context. Charmaine is studying the Advanced Diploma at PBC and also works in the College office part time.

Mr Nicholas van Oudtshoorn
B CM (Hons), M Div
Computer Technician

Having a background in systems administration, Nicholas also pastors a local church. He works for PBC part-time to ensure that the college’s IT services continue to function and improve. Nicholas also teaches a computer skills course for students who need to aquire these essential skills.