David Wilson
Chairman
David left his position as Principal of Kingsley College in Melbourne to begin an adjunct ministry of the College among city workers and reside in the Melbourne CBD with his wife, Debbie. David is a member of the Melbourne City Council.
Tony McCarthy
A former AFES staff worker and National Secretary, Tony recently retired from the TAFE system. He was also the founding chairman of the TEAR Australia Board, a position he held for 25 years until 2004.
Ron Clough
Ron is a consultant to Christian organisations with a special interest in overseas missions. He heads up the AEA Religious Liberty Commission and is a member of the World Evangelical Alliance RLC.
Claire Dawson
A graduate of Monash University and Bible College of Victoria, Claire currently works in a number of administrative and training roles within the environmental, TAFE and not-for-profit sectors. Claire, and husband Jonathan, are based in Frankston (VIC).
Chris Harding
Chris has worked extensively with Youth For Christ Australia over the past 22 years following a Social Work degree. Based in Sydney, He now trains, consults and networks with staff and youth organisations Australia wide.
Jean Phillips
Known all over Australia as ‘Aunty Jean’, Jean joined the board in 2003 and is helping EA develop its support for indigenous ministry in Australia . She lives in Brisbane.
Peter Ralphs
Peter has ministered in the Methodist and Uniting Churches in 3 states and has been the key contact for EA in Queensland in recent years. Peter is the current Principal of the Bible College of Queensland.
Ina Thiessen
Born in Russia, Ina speaks six languages, including her native German. She has a business degree and an MDiv. Business and theology are both passions for Ina.
Geoff Westlake
Geoff leads a community based church plant on the northern fringes of Perth and works closely with Scripture Union as well as being the State Director of OAC Ministries and the Perth contact for the Forge Network.
Cheryl Catford
A former Principal of Tabor College in Melbourne, board member and later State Coordinator of TEAR Australia, and the leader of a women's ministry network. Cheryl now works with Urban Neighbours of Hope, an innovative and challenging movement recognised as an 'Order' within the Churches of Christ.
