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.
MEET THE MINISTRY TEAM
SAMANTHA GRAHAM
CHILDREN'S MINISTER
Samantha (Sam) is married to Simon and has a little boy named Lucas. She is passionate about partnering with parents to help teach and equip the next generation to love and share Jesus. When she is not working or hanging out with her own tiny human, you will find her with a good book and cup of tea or looking for the best donut in town.
JAIRUS JI
MANDARIN MINISTER
Jairus is married to Priscilla. He joined Minto Anglican Church as assistant minister in 2022. Jairus finished his master’s degree at The University of Sydney in Commerce and has a Diploma of Theology from Sydney Missionary and Bible College. He did Ministry Apprenticeship with Australia Fellowship Evangelical Student (AFES) at the University of Sydney serving alongside the international students. He loves to see people come to faith in Jesus and Christ’s community sharing the love of God with the people around them.
SONIA KIND
WOMEN'S DISCIPLESHIP MINISTER
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.
SARAH BOLTON
STUDENT MINISTER
Sarah is from western Sydney and currently in her second year at Moore theological college. Sarah is excited to learn and see people grow in the love of God at Minto. She loves music, a good laugh and hanging out with people.
SIMON GRAHAM
STUDENT MINISTER
Simon joined Minto Anglican Church as a student minister in 2022. He is married to Sam and they have a a cheeky one year old boy. Over the past couple of years Simon has been studying at Moore Theological College but is back in the classroom this year as a high school teacher before returning to study in 2023. He is passionate about history and soccer but most of all Jesus and the new life that we can all enjoy in Him.
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.
ANGELA CAO
COMMUNICATIONS
Angela joined Minto Anglican Church to help assist with communication 2022. She loves Jesus, animation, graphic design, anime and bubble tea.
When she's not busy getting things ready for church you can find her serving on the youth team, hanging out with friends or at uni.
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 2023 AGM:
Wardens: Daniel Kind, Angela Bailey, Lincoln Bollen
Parish Councillors: Angus Low, David Phelps, Victor Strajn and Jonathan Tai
Synod Representatives (for the 2023-25 triennium): Paul Bailey and Evelyn Nicholls