The Team

Mark Sayers : Senior Leader
Mark Sayers is the Senior Leader of Red Church, where he brings visionary leadership, teaching and prophetic insight. He is the author of the books The Trouble with Paris and The Vertical Self. He is married to Trudi and has a daughter, Grace and twin boys Hudson and Billy.

Likes. Kecap Manis, A Confederacy of Dunces, Cruyff Turns.
Dislikes. Maths, Pigeon Poo, People asking me what my dislikes are.

 

 

Sarah Deutscher : Ministry Director
Sarah is the Ministry Director at Red where she brings organisation and focus. Sarah also speaks regularly in a variety of church and conference arenas in matters of discipleship, faith and culture. Sarah has studied theology at Tabor Victoria and Public Relations at RMIT.

Likes. Chocolate Bullets, The West Wing, Pirates.
Dislikes. BMW 4WD’s, Gluten Free Substitutes, Pigeon Poo.

 

 

Amy Stephenson : Ministry Assistant
Amy is the Ministry Assistant at Red and a great asset to our team. Amy is currently studying professional writing and editing and is on staff with Youth Vision. Amy has studied theology at Harvest Bible College.

Likes. Britpop, Oscar Wilde, The Mighty Boosh.
Dislikes. Pigeon Poo, Aussie Hip Hop, Fake Tan.

 

 

Philippa Ziegenhardt : Children’s Worker
Philippa oversees and co-ordinates Red’s kids ministry. Passionate about children knowing and growing into the ways of Jesus she pulls together an engaging curriculum for kids to enjoy. Philippa is married to Christoph, has a background in Ballet and is a trained counsellor.

Likes. Dancing, Herbal Tea, When someone else does the dishes.
Dislikes. Ironing, Kiwi-fruit, Pigeon Poo.

 

 

Stuart Evans : Board Chair
Stu is the Board Chair of Red, providing strategic leadership and organizational oversight. Stu leads the marketing/communications team at CBM (Christian Blind Mission) and is married to Nat.

Likes. Slow cooking, DIY TV, Home brewing.
Dislikes. Pigeon poo, Synchronised swimming, Borscht.


 

Red is also grateful for the countless hours, gifts and various contributions our members and Overseers put into making Red Church what it is. We wouldn’t be who we are without you!