FamilyLife Australia

Andrew and Rachel Baartz were married in 1986 and live with 3 teenage children in Sydney, NSW.  Andrew has a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Theology degrees and has officiated at over 300 weddings. He is now CEO of his own telecommunications business. Rachel grew up in India and is now a Registered Nurse with a Diploma from Moore Theological College. They have led parenting courses and are active leaders within FamilyLife, doing marriage seminars for ministers.  Andrew loves espressos, AFL, wine & cheese and Rachel loves tennis and holidays.

Kirk and Karen Barrett were married in 1990 and live with their 3 school age children in the Illawarra region of NSW. They have been active in the family ministry at their church doing pre-marriage mentoring and leading HomeBuilders studies. Kirk has a Masters Degree in IT and has worked for ANSTO, the University of Wollongong and currently with CSC Australia (formerly BHP IT). Karen has worked at the University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Wollongong and raising 3 busy children. Kirk has a serious love of cycling and Karen is into crafts.

Keith and Vicki Buchanan were married in 1977 and have 3 married adult children and 5 grandchildren. They live in the port city of Gladstone, Queensland. Keith's background is as a diesel fitter and Keith and Vicki co-owned and operated their own business for 10 years (Timber City Motors). Vicki has been the Station Manager of Rhema FM 91.9 since 1999. Vicki is “Mrs Gladstone”, organising Mayoral Prayer Breakfasts and other events and is secretary of the Gladstone Council of Clergy. Keith and Vicki co-lead the ‘Empty Nesters’ group at their church. Keith loves kayaking and four wheel driving. Vicki’s favourite things are being Grandma and making quilts for their grandchildren.

Rex and Suan Lee Campbell were married in 1981 and have 2 adult children. They live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and are the founders of FamilyLife here in Australia. Rex and Suan Lee met at university in Perth, WA where they also gained a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science and later on in Sydney they gained Diplomas in Bible Studies from Moore College. Rex has a PhD in Environmental Science and has worked with business, government and non-profit organisations. Suan Lee has a Bachelors degree in Environmental Science and post-graduate qualifications in Adult Education and is a skilled writer.  Rex oversees the broader direction of other ministries within Campus Crusade for Christ and Suan Lee oversees women's ministry initiatives. Rex loves surfing and Suan Lee reads and sips mochas in her free time.

John and Heather Gale were married in 1987 and with their 3 children live in Bundanoon, NSW. John is currently the Manager of a hospital in Goulbourn NSW. Heather is working part time as a Registered Nurse at a hospital in Bowral NSW, and as a Teacher in Nursing studies at TAFE . Both have led HomeBuilders groups with couples.  John likes to garden, play cricket, be with his family and read fiction adventure stories. Heather enjoys playing netball and is currently studying her Masters of Nursing. Heather and John’s favourite date consists of fine coffee and conversation.

Tony and Julie Heywood were married in 1987 and with 4 teenage children live on the Central Coast in NSW.  Tony attended the Australian Institute of Management and with a background in sales and management in the IT industry; he is currently the Director of Sales for Computer Corp Ltd.  Julie has a Diploma of Teaching and a Fashion Teacher's Certificate and currently teaches part time at Wyong Christian Community School.

Derek and Glenda Kickbush were married in 1969 in the flower power days.  They have 2 adult sons and live in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.  Derek's background is in management and as an Assistant Pastor before becoming a missionary for the last 5 years with HCJB World Radio.  Glenda has previously worked in the jewellery business and as a home economics teacher. They recently returned from 2 years in Singapore where Derek was the Asia Pacific Program Director at HCJB in Singapore.  In 2008 they joined FamilyLife staff as seminar presenters and Derek is our FamilyLife radio team leader.

Peter and Lynn Menhennitt were married in 1968 and have 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. They live in Montrose, Victoria and have been active in marriage ministry for over 20 years at Careforce Church, Mount Evelyn and now as full-time missionaries with FamilyLife. Peter attended the Australian Institute of Management and has worked as a program manager, a private contractor and trained as a trainer at Boeing Aerospace Product Support in the USA.  Lynn received a Certificate in Aged Care from Swinburne University and has worked at several nursing homes. Both have been trained in Small Group Facilitation at Careforce Church and been involved in marriage preparation. Peter and Lynn like to ‘waste time together’.

Alex and Sheela Nathan were married in 1983 and live with their 3 adult children in Perth, WA.  Alex has been a General Medical Practitioner for over 25 years and he also has a Diploma of Theology from Trinity Theological College of Perth.  Sheela has a Masters of Educational Studies degree from the National Institute of Christian Education, Sydney, and is currently studying for an Advanced Diploma of Theology, and is a teacher at Rehoboth Christian School.  Both have led parenting classes and Alex is a part time pastor at his church. Where do they find the time?

Andrew and Jill Ricker were married in 1983 and raised 3 adult children and reside in Sydney.  They have been active within their church and FamilyLife for many years. Andrew owns and operates his own Television Production business Satellite Express which filmed the Weekend to Remember marriage conference in 1998.  Jill went to high school, in South Africa moving to Australia as a young woman and has chosen “motherhood” as her career. They have also both received a Preliminary Theological Certificate from Moore College External Studies.  Andrew and Jill both love walking and eating out, or entertaining when time permits.

Tom and Jacqueline Quinlivan were married in 2003 and live in Perth, WA and have 5 children from their prior marriages, plus one granddaughter.  Tom's background is in teaching and ministry as a Senior Pastor.  Tom has a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and is currently a teacher for the Swan Christian Education Association.  Jacqueline has been a teacher at Regent College since 1988.  Both have been involved in pre-marital counselling within their church.  Tom is currently studying his Masters in Educational Leadership.  They also enjoy going to the gym together and playing golf.  

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Eric and Jean Skattebo were married in 1987 and with 2 school age children live in Mount Evelyn, Victoria.  Eric's background is in radio, sales and ministry and Jean and Eric co-hosted “The International Friendship Programme” on short-wave radio.  Jean was born in St. Lucia, West Indies and Eric was born in Wisconsin, USA and they have lived in Puerto Rico, St. Lucia and Ecuador before coming to Australia as missionaries in 2003.  They are currently full-time FamilyLife missionaries working on radio and media. Eric loves his Caribbean queen and Jean milks that adoration for all it is worth!

Greg and Lori Smith were married in 1992 and have 2 young children and live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Greg received a full tennis scholarship to attend university in the U.S. where he met and married Lori while studying for their Masters Degrees in Counselling. They are both registered clinical members of the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia with backgrounds working in the mental health industry. They are the National Ministry leaders of FamilyLife; Greg is also on the FamilyLife speaker team along with Lori who also leads FamilyLife book clubs. Greg is a sports nut and obsessed Hawthorn and Liverpool fan while Lori loves real estate, travel, and reading the Bible over a coffee at her favourite cafe.