JOSHUA JOHNSTON

SENIOR MINISTER

Josh grew up in Western Sydney and became the Senior Minister at Minto at the start of 2022. He is married to Bernie and they have two awesome sons and two amazing daughters. Josh is really excited by the opportunities Minto Anglican has to engage and serve the community with the love of Jesus Christ. He would love to meet you and share the hope that is found in Jesus.

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JOSH REILLY

FAMILIES MINISTER

Josh has joined Minto Anglican Church as Families Minister in 2025. He is married to Preeti and they have a cute puppy called Chilli Flakes. Josh is excited to see children, teenagers, and families come to know the love of Jesus more, and be raised up to serve God's people with their whole lives! He loves board games, movies, music, but most of all the wonderful saviour and king, Jesus.

SONIA KIND

WOMEN'S MINISTER (P/T)

Sonia grew up in the south west of Sydney. Since becoming a Christian at 28, Sonia has sort to serve Jesus wherever God has placed her and has now been a part of Minto Anglican for over 35 years. She has been married to David for over 40 years and is the proud mum of 3 amazing young men and grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren. Sonia loves Jesus and wants to see others come to a saving faith in Christ.

ADAM RICHARDS

MINTO GARDENS CHAPLAIN

As the chaplain at Anglicare’s Minto Gardens, Adam provides pastoral care and spiritual support to the residents and staff. Along with running weekly chapel services and a Bible Study, he hopes to host some creative sessions with residents as well as spending time in one-to-one pastoral care.

Adam is married to Trudy and is the father of four. He loves Jesus, food, hanging out with people and sharing the gospel with anyone who will listen.

GROWTH GROUP LEADERS

Much of the real action at Minto Anglican Church happens in our Growth Groups. We’re so thankful for our Growth Group leaders who care for these smaller communities within our church family, who rally the troops, and who help chart the future for our church as a whole.

PARISH COUNCIL & WARDENS

As an Anglican church, we elect representatives each March to help us pursue our vision. These include a 'Parish Council' who govern our finances and property, and Wardens who administer them. You can read about their responsibilities here.

Those elected/appointed at our 2025 AGM:
Wardens: Lincoln Bollen, Angela Bailey, David Phelps
Parish Councillors: Susanna Byatt, Jeff Kind, Victor Strajn and Jonathan Tai
Synod Representatives (for the 2023-25 triennium): Paul Bailey and Evelyn Nicholls