Could you imagine pastoring a Cantonese migrant church in the suburbs of Brisbane without speaking a single word of Cantonese?
It sounds like a train wreck waiting to happen, but for me, it was a masterclass in grace. Having grown up in a migrant church, it was the last place I wanted to be as an adult. But God has a way of changing people and turning lives around. Through that experience, and many others, He gave me a deep, abiding love for his Church and a front-row seat to the beautiful, complex dynamics of migrant and cross‑cultural ministry.
This love for the Church extends to a heart for the pastors, leaders, and gospel workers who serve his people. With over 20 years of ministry, I have experienced the joys and pains of navigating the cultural and generational gaps that can either bring deep richness or painful division. I believe that through a combination of biblical wisdom, collective experience, and a prayerful vision for the future, we can help cultivate healthy, multiplying churches for God’s glory.
Currently, I serve as an independent Pastoral Supervisor; a Consultant and Community Liaison Officer with the Centre for Asian Christianity; and a Mentor at the Brisbane School of Theology. My background also includes serving as a cross‑cultural consultant with Reach Australia and working with The Gospel Coalition Australia (Asia Network).
When I’m not working, my life is beautifully chaotic. I’m married to Julie, and we have three wonderful children: Joseph, Emily, and Matthias (our gift from God with Down Syndrome). They keep me grounded and remind me of the heart of the gospel every day. Navigating the world of neurodiversity and disability alongside them has been another masterclass in grace, and it’s a journey I’m passionate about sharing.
I am a self‑proclaimed coffee snob, a foodie poser, a dessert enthusiast, and a perpetual wannabe traveller.