Gisborne Presbyterian Church
Our Team
Rev. Wayne McArdle
Moderator
St Andrew's Kirk Session
Wayne has loved Jesus for as long as he can remember. He grew up in a Christian home in central Victoria. He was baptised in the Church of Christ and has served as a pastor for almost 20 years and as an elder for over 30 years in Baptist and Presbyterian circles, leading four different congregations in Tasmania and Victoria.
He has been married to Ruth for 28 years and has six children and one grandchild on the way.
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Wayne desires to see his congregation grow in the love and faith of Jesus and to see them love each other well.
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The Kirk Session consists of the Moderator of the Parish plus elected and ordained elders of the Congregation. Its role is the oversight in relation to all things, but particularly to Spiritual matters.
Elder Dr. Bruce Ellis JP
Session Clerk
Elder Dr. Noel Johnston
Bruce has been an elder in the PCV for over 25 years at Melton and Gisborne. He has served on the Ministry Development Committee and currently serves on the St Andrews Foundation.
Bruce is still gainfully engaged as a chiropractor in his business with Marsha and loves scuba diving, photography and scouts.
Noel has been an elder for over 51 years at Gisborne, Surrey Hills and Reservoir. He served as the convenor of the Australian Presbyterian World Victoria Committee.
He worked in research as a veterinarian for over 40 years before retiring in 2014. He is married to Joy.
Elder Peter Jellis
Elder Ben Spooner
Peter has been an elder for
over 28 years. He has served at Melton, Gisborne, Brimbank and Essendon as an assessor.
He worked in the chemical industry and the graphic arts industry for 42 years in various roles. He is married to Glenyce.
Ben became an Elder in 2024. He has preached in numerous Presbyterian churches in Victoria and has established and run several youth groups in Australia and the US.
Ben works in the disability services sector and is married to Kate. He can usually be found in the garden or immersed in a book.
Board of Management
The Board of Management includes our pastor, and elders as permanent members but also includes congregational members and adherent members to serve in looking after the property and finances of the property. Below are: Wayne, Denise, Ian, Colin, Jono and Madeleine.
