Principal

MA, PhD

A lecturer, teacher, writer and researcher, Dr Laurel Moffatt has spent the last decade combining her research and writing skills with her love of Jesus and the Bible. With a background in tertiary education and more recent experience as the Diocesan Researcher for the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, she brings strengths of not just qualifications and experience, but curiosity and grace to lead Mary Andrews College as Principal.

Dean of Students

BTh, GradDipEd, BBus, MA(Theol)

Kate has a Bachelor of Theology and is ordained as a Deacon in the Anglican Church. She also has teaching qualifications and has served as a high school teacher and school chaplain. She has also served in Parish ministry and is a member of St Philip's Anglican Church, South Turramurra where her husband Brian is Associate Minister.

Dean of Operations

BBus, DipTh

Creating an environment where students can flourish and study well is a priority for Mary Andrews. Mel contributes to this endeavour through developing and improving vital systems and processes. Mel welcomes your feedback and loves generally encouraging students during their time here.

Academic Development Advisor

BTh (Hons) (SMBC/ACT)

Rachel is a Lecturer in Christianity in History at Sydney Missionary Bible College. Her research focuses on sixteenth-century Reformation history and theology. She is the co-author of 10 Dead Guys You Should Know, and 10 Dead Gals You Should Know. She serves alongside her husband who is the minister at Marrickville Road Church. Rachel brings to the role a passion for seeing women theologically trained and equipped to bring Jesus to their communities.

Education Manager

BA (Hons), MLitt (Merit), PhD

Katrina is passionate about training and raising up women for service. As Education Manager, she brings her experience in research, tertiary teaching, and student support to Mary Andrews College. Katrina is keen to help our students thrive academically, and support our lecturers as they teach and train our students.

College Registrar

As College Registrar, Sarah is responsible for the administration of our courses. Sarah has been with Mary Andrews College since 1995 and Registrar from 2008.

Resource Development Manager | Library Staff

Erin works in the library maintaining both the physical and eBook collections. She is also on hand to assist students with borrowing and referencing enquiries.

Programs Administrator

Grace is your main contact at Mary Andrews College, bridging communication between students and staff, handling all inquiries, and ensuring smooth operation of our systems. Additionally, she manages the Mary Andrews College Moodle.

Office Assistant

Lauren is our Office Assistant, and assists in general tasks around the college.

DescriptiBTh, MTh (Hons), PhD, GradCert Disability Policy & Leadership

Louise lectures in New Testament and Disability Studies and is the author of a range of academic publications as well as the Sydney Anglican Diocesan accessibility guidelines for churches. She is Research Manager at the Australian University of Theology, and a regular speaker and presenter, particularly on disability and church practice.

BAppSc(Phty), BTh, MATh, PhD

Viv lectures in New Testament at Mary Andrews College and Youthworks College. She is a graduate of Moore Theological College and Australian University of Theology. In 2024 Viv completed her PhD in Biblical Studies in New Testament. She is passionate about seeing students grow as people after God’s own heart, with knowledge and skills, through their experience of theological study.

BAppSc(Phty), MA(Couns)

Jo teaches in the areas of mental health and wellbeing and has taught Biblical Counselling in a range of theological settings. She is an experienced biblical counsellor working in private practice and finds great joy in exploring with people how Christ meets them in their need. Jo and her husband Michael attend St Stephen’s Newtown.

BEd(Secondary), BA, MACO

Ali teaches in the areas of mental health and wellbeing and is a trained counsellor. She studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, USA, where she was taught to thoughtfully integrate the areas of psychology and theology. Ali is also a freelance author who writes on themes related to mental health and pastoral care for a Christian audience.

Dean of Students

BTh, GradDipEd, BBus, MA(Theol)

Kate has a Bachelor of Theology and is ordained as a Deacon in the Anglican Church. She also has teaching qualifications and has served as a high school teacher and school chaplain. She has also served in Parish ministry and is a member of St Philip's Anglican Church, South Turramurra where her husband Brian is Associate Minister.

BA / LLB (Hons), MA(CS), MRes, PhD

Nicole has lectured on Christian History since 2014 and her published research includes articles on evangelical history, the temperance movement, and the ministry of women in early colonial Australia. She has worked in paid and unpaid Christian ministry in a variety of contexts for the past 25 years.

BComm, BTh, GradCertProfSupervision(Pastoral)

Di lectures at Mary Andrews College in pastoral ministry units. She has been on the faculty for 8 years, after 22 years in church ministry. Di also meets with individuals for professional pastoral supervision and mentoring, and regularly runs spiritual retreats.

DipTh, BA (Psych), MSoc.HealthCouns, GradDipDiv, MTS (Applied Theo)

Amy has a passion for seeing young people thrive and has been working alongside them in voluntary and in paid positions in Australia and Canada for fifteen years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a Master of Social Health and Counselling, and a Master of Theological Studies (Applied Theology). Most recently she was the primary researcher and developer of a mental health and faith film series that will help young people explore their key questions on this topic. She is now working as the Program Coordinator for the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute in Sydney. 

BSc (Psych) (Hons), BTh (2nd Cl Hons), DipTh, MA (Theol), PhD

Keith teaches some of the units in the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health at Mary Andrews College. Keith and his wife Sarah are Co-Directors of the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute. They attend The Bridge Church. Keith was previously a lecturer and the Dean of Students at Moore Theological College.

BA, BTh, DipTeaching (Early Childhood), DipMin, MA (Min)

Marge has been lecturing on the Mary Andrews College faculty since 2005. She and her husband are currently ministering at Denham Court Anglican Church and they have been involved in parish ministry since 1992. Marge also previously worked for Mary Andrews College from 1991-1993.

BEcon, CertTheol, GradDipCouns, GradCertProfSupervision (Pastoral), GradCertProfSupervision (Practicuum), DipTh

Karen teaches Applied Pastoral Care and Pastoral Evangelism at Mary Andrews College. Karen also works as a Counsellor and as a Professional Pastoral Supervisor. Previously Karen practised as a Chartered Accountant for 21 years. Karen serves in pastoral and administrative capacities in the ministry team of Christ Church Mortdale, where she attends with her husband Stuart.

MA(ChrStuds), MCom, BA(Comm)

Kara Martin is an author and lecturer. She is also on the Advisory Council for the Global Lausanne Movement Workplace Ministry and on the Board of the Karam Fellowship.

Kara has worked in media and communications, human resources, business analysis and policy development roles in a variety of organisations, and as a consultant. She is researching the variables for effective faith–work integration for workplace Christians.

PhD

Kamina Wust is an author, speaker and lecturer. Kamina has a PhD in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) on the Song of Songs and is passionate about Old Testament Wisdom, sex, love, passion and related topics. She lectures at Queensland Theological College, Moore Theological College, Ridley College, Trinity College Queensland and Mary Andrews College teaching Old Testament topics and Biblical Hebrew. Before she studied the Bible, she studied theatre and music.

MA, LMHC

Betsy Rodgers is the Assistant Pastor, Wellbeing & Care, at The Bridge Church in Kirribilli where she is responsible for the Wellbeing & Care Ministry and the creation and promotion of a ‘culture of care’ throughout the church community. She is also a counsellor in private practice.