Chair of the Board, 2025
Appointed to the CREP-SC Board of Directors in 2024 and elected Chair in 2025. Chris has spent the past two decades working across ministry, education, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and overseas. She currently serves as Director at Manna Consulting and Executive at HealthServ. His previous roles include serving with Alpha (UK and Australia), Korus Connect, school chaplaincy, SRI training, and as Director of City-to-City’s Revitalise Australia initiative.
Financial Controller & Bookeeper
Appointed to the CREP-SC Board of Directors in 2025. A Certified Internal Auditor with a Bachelor degree, Janetta spent 15 years as a Senior Lecturer in Accountancy and Internal Auditing at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa. Since moving to Australia, she has worked for 8 years as a Bookkeeper and Financial Controller, and has volunteered as CREP-SC’s Bookkeeper since 2021.
Spiritual Oversight
Appointed to the CREP-SC Board of Directors in 2023 and serves as a voluntary Church Liaison Officer. Kenn is a current Board Member of both Southern Cross Institute and City Harvest International. He is the retired Field Director of the Australian Prayer Network and former pastor of Caloundra City Harvest. Kenn also played a foundational role in establishing Caloundra Christian College.
School Ministries
Appointed to the CREP-SC Board of Directors in 2025, Kerry brings over 30 years of leadership experience across religious, educational, community, and not-for-profit sectors. He served for 20 years on the Board of Nambour Christian College and holds AICD qualifications. Kerry was Regional Manager for SU Australia (Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay) until 2023, and is recognised for his expertise in youth development, coaching, and discipleship. He is an accredited pastor based at Riverwalk Baptist Church, Buderim.
CEO; Board Secretary, RI Volunteer
With over 30 years experience in adult tertiary and university sectors, Carolyn felt called in 2023 to look to where she could apply her educational experience and administration giftings to a faith-fuelled purpose. Soon after relocating to the Sunshine Coast she found exactly that in the Christian Religious Education Program not-for-profit charity. It's only when commencing in the role of CEO did it become clear how well prepared her previous life in secular education had prepared her for the diverse requirements of running such a worthwhile endeavour.
Head of Training
Susan has served across RI as an instructor, school coordinator, and trainer for many years. Shaped by a Bible college internship under the mentorship of Nicky Ross (former CEO) and a Bachelor of Primary Education, she has recently stepped into the role of Head of Training. Susan aims to lead with both enthusiasm and authenticity. She also prioritises family life and loves raising her two beautiful children. She liaises with pastors to authorise church volunteers, assigns mentors to support their development, and runs training sessions—all while balancing the demands of family life.
Contract Trainer
Pippa is an RI all-rounder—serving as an Instructor, Team Coordinator across multiple schools, RI Trainer, and a passionate advocate within her church. A qualified teacher, she draws on her pedagogical expertise to guide new volunteers through competency-based training, tailoring her approach to each individual’s needs. With a collaborative mentorship style and a gift for making complex ideas accessible, Pippa inspires others with her infectious passion for sharing the gospel with young children.
Contract Trainer
David's career history includes secondary school teaching for 20 years, being a missionary to Papua New Guinea for 11 years as Boarding School Principal, evangelism video producer and bible translator. David has been a long term church elder, and is currently involved in prison chaplaincy and running a new hinterland men's fellowship group. He was mentored by Nicky Ross to become an RI trainer just before COVID closed schools, and is now returning to fulfil on his commitment to RI.
Contract Project Officer
Karien is a versatile Project Officer with broad experience across operations, communications, and organisational management. She excels in delivering discrete administrative and creative tasks that sit outside the scope of our day-to-day operations. Her research has streamlined data collection and record management, and her attention to detail has been invaluable in coordinating a special event. With qualifications in Audio-Visual Production Management and a flair for creativity, Karien is a trusted resource who helps us systematise, streamline, and professionalise our services and presence.
Church Liaisons
Kenn & Yvonne have done ministry together for over 60 years. Now formally retired, they continue to serve where they feel called. Kenn attends pastor network meetings to provide RI updates, secure speaking opportunities to promote the opportunity of RI to local believers, and meet with pastors to explain our partnership services. Yvonne speaks to enquirers about the ministry and encourages their further exploration.
School Liaison
Hugh is a retired Principal of Wagga Wagga Christian College (P–12) where he served for 19 years, and former CEO of the NSW CEN school network. He also served in leadership and teaching roles within the NSW state education system. He is active in his local church’s Mainly Music program and has a background in Christian broadcasting as a Board Chair and presenter.
Prayer Liaison
God has been so generous in enabling Rob & his wife, Nicky to be involved in CREP-SC since inception in 2008. As “retirement” (hahaha) approaches, God has more in store. He has led & gifted Rob to lead others with intercessory giftings, covering the RI ministry in prayer. Through monthly newsletters filled with encouragement, praise reports, and strategic prayer points, the prayer network remains focused, informed, and empowered to pray bold, timely prayers over this vital community outreach. All glory to the King of kings.
Team Leader/Coordinator Liaison
Nicky founded CREP-SC in 2008 and has faithfully served in nearly every role needed to keep the organisation running smoothly. Her passion lies in discipleship training for new instructors. Although she retired as CEO in January 2025, Nicky continues to serve as an RI volunteer and Coordinator, generously offering her expertise as a lifelong trainer. She also provides Coordinator training as needed, ensuring leaders are well-equipped to liaise effectively with school leadership in their assigned schools.
No complaints or issues requiring intervention, and no negative media impacting the ministry. Instructors follow protocols to manage emerging risks.
RI legislation remains intact and supported by the current state government, despite ongoing opposition.
Strong, long-term relationships with schools where solid RI programs have been operating for many years. RI is recognised as a positive influence in school culture.
Instructors are encouraged by the way children engage in the content and grow in their understanding over the year.
Volunteers are growing in faith, confidence, and capability. Local believers are developing their apologetic as a by-product of lesson preparation and delivery.