Our Staff Team
Sheriden Pethybridge
Associate Pastor – Families & Children
Sheriden joined New Vine towards the end of 2023 in the role of Children and Families pastor after serving in a volunteer capacity as Creche Team Leader for a few years. Sheriden has worked in a wide range of industries, including administration and independent schools. She brings this experience with her to serve at New Vine and combines it with a genuine love for young people and a passion for biblical teaching. Sheriden holds a degree in theology and loves engaging in conversations of faith and scripture with both kids and adults.
Zak Feacher
Associate Pastor – Young Adults
Zak joined New Vine in January 2024 as the Teaching & Young Adults Pastor after serving in Youth Ministry for 8 years at his previous church. Zak has a Bachelor of Theology with Honours and is passionate about helping people of all ages to better understand the Bible. Zak oversees the Sunday morning sermon series, Sunday morning youth programs, and the New Vine Young Adults. Zak also loves some friendly competition playing board games and card games.
Zach Broadbridge
Youth Ministry Director
Zach leads our high school ministry and discipleship programs, including our Friday night DIGG Youth program (7pm at New Vine Church), and our Sunday youth ministries. Zach is passionate about giving youth spaces to ask difficult questions. He is currently completing a Diploma of Ministry at Morling College.
Jill Beacroft
Associate Pastor – Administration & Discipleship
Jill worked in the banking sector for nearly two decades before bringing her skills in finance and administration to New Vine. Jill is not only the engine room for helping New Vine run smoothly, she plays an integral role in event planning, discipleship, and ministry groups in the church. Jill loves to welcome visitors and newcomers to New Vine, and help New Viners discover who they are in Christ.
Georgie Wright
Worship & Services Director
Trained in production and with a head for all things tech, Georgie is our Worship & Services Director. She ensures our services run smoothly, and leads our worship team in bringing spirit-filled worship. Georgie is passionate about creating services that make space for people in our community to meet with Jesus.
Andrew Cole
Founding & Associate Pastor
As co-founder of New Vine, AJ has more than 30 years of church-planting, leadership, and ministry experience at New Vine Church and elsewhere. He is passionate about seeing people become followers of Jesus, and helping those who are, to share their faith story with others. AJ currently oversees many of the organisational and business aspects of New Vine’s network of churches, and also serves the NSW/ACT Baptist Association Hunter District part-time.
Dan Bell
Production and Media Director
Dan brings to his role a wealth of skills in videography, sound and production, and has been consistently committed to serving in New Vine’s production team for the last few years. Dan is an integral part of creating online services and other video content, and is currently studying Electrical Engineering & Maths at the University of Newcastle.
Cass Manahan
Community Care and FInance Director
Cass heads up New Vine’s Community Care ministry, focussing on bringing Jesus’ care to our local community through the Community Pantry and other programs. As well, Cass is a crucial part of keeping the New Vine ship sailing smoothly, heading up New Vine’s day-to-day finance management — all while running her hairdressing salon!