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At PBC, we are a dedicated team of Christian educators committed to a gospel-centred, Kingdom-focused biblical and theological higher education.
Our approach as educators is to teach people to think through issues by providing foundational knowledge, tools and skills so that they can approach practical ministry with a well-developed framework for leading various forms of ministry, rather than prescribing one approach to ministry.
Rev Stephen Poisat
Principal
Reverend Stephen Poisat is an ordained minister who has worked in leadership and community care roles in the NFP sector for 27 years. He is an accomplished theological leader, specialising in pastoral theology, ministry supervision and counselling.
Education
- DipMin
- AdvDip (Coun & Family Therapy)
- BMin (Pastoral)
- GradDip (Coun & Psychotherapy)
- MTh
- PhD (in progress)
- TAE Cert IV
Dr Andre van Oudtshoorn
Dr Andre van Oudtshoorn has worked in ministry for 44 years. He is originally from South Africa and specialises in Systematic and Practical Theology. He has served in various churches and denominations in South Africa and Australia.
Education
- BA
- BD
- DipTh
- DTh
Dr Stephen Young
Academic Dean
Dr Stephen Young was born in Ecuador and grew up in Argentina as part of a missionary family. Prior to moving to Perth in 2022 he lived and taught in the United States (Seattle, WA; Pasadena, CA; Houston, TX). He loves the New Testament, and especially the Gospel of Luke, (“I have fallen in love with the God of the Gospel of Luke!”). His current areas of research are social identity in relation to the New Testament, and a missional reading of Scripture. Steve is married to Susan, and they have a daughter, Freya, who also lives with them in Perth. He enjoys living creatures, especially dogs, and is quite taken by the Australian birds.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Arts – Theology
- Bachelor of Arts – Sociology
- Bachelor of Arts – Cross Cultural Ministries
Dr David Michie
Dr David Michie specialises in counselling at PBC and has been working in the field for 38 years in government and private sector roles. He believes that abilities are not possessions but gifts to be stewarded for the sake of God and others.
Education
- BA (Psych, Hist)
- BSW
- MA (Couns)
- DTh
Dr Shannon Hood
Dean of Counselling and Chaplaincy
Dr Shannon Hood initially worked as an Engineer, concluding his corporate career as a Senior Manager with Deloitte. After that, he studied to be a Pastor in the Lutheran church. During his theology studies, Dr Hood discovered a love of counselling and started volunteering as an Emergency Services worker. In addition to his work at PBC, Dr Hood has an active private counselling, supervision, and consulting practice.
Education
- Dip Couns, Dip Man, B Eng (Hons), B Th, Grad Dip Min, Grad Dip Psych & Couns, M Ed, M Comm, M Couns, PhD
Mrs. Janice Marsh
Counseling Program Coordinator
Janice is a registered counselor working with individuals and families, specialising in teen struggles, parent-child relationships, abuse, grief, and more. She journeys with those seeking help and personal growth. Janice has been teaching and sharing her knowledge and experience with students, utilising her expertise to support Counseling course students at PBC.
Education and Qualification
- Graduate Diploma of Counseling
- Master of Counseling
- ACA Level 4 registered counselor, ACA Member of College of Supervisors
Nicholas van Rheede van Oudtshoorn
Sessional Lecturer and IT Systems Administrator
Nicholas has been working in his field for 25 years, looking after PBC’s IT systems since 1999. He also pastors a church in Rockingham and wants to help people discover more about who God is and what it looks like to live in a relationship with Him.
Education
- BCM [Hons]
- MDiv
- Graduate Certificate in Ministry
Prof Stefano Salemi
Sessional Lecturer (Research Supervisor)
Professor Salemi possesses the rare expertise of someone with multiple doctorates from the UK and Italy in biblical studies and languages, and theology. He teaches and conducts research in the fields of biblical studies and exegesis, hermeneutics, Hebrew and Greek languages and semantics, biblical and systematic-historical theology, reception history, and intertextual studies.
Education
- Diploma-License (Music)
- AA (Biblical Studies)
- BA and MTh [Hons] (Theology and Biblical Studies)
- BA [Hons] (Religious Studies)
- MA with Research (Historical and Religious Studies)
- PhD(s) (Biblical and Theological Studies: NT & Early Christianity; Hebrew Bible; Theology)
- AFHEA
Kari Minetto
Business Manager
Kari grew up in Norway and completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at Bath University in the UK. She met her husband Marcel in London and they moved together to WA in 2003. She loves singing, going for morning swims and visiting her family back in Norway as often as she can.
Education
- Business BSc [Hons]
Judy Smith
Librarian
Judy is a passionate book lover and has worked at PBC as the College Librarian for over ten years. Judy also loves music, particularly from the Baroque period, and plays flute and piano. Judy is married to David and together they have three children, all are married, and 4 grandchildren.
Addie Twyerould
Receptionist
Addie immigrated to Australia from the US as a missionary in WA for over a decade. Her and her husband currently have two very active young boys. She studied massage and Bible History; a perfect combination. She loves administration work as she appreciates organisation and efficiency.
Education
- Cert IV TAE,
- Dip Christian Missions Leadership
- Cert IV Bible Ministry
- Cert IV Christian Missions
Sarah Park
Office Assistant
Sarah, originally from South Korea, studied business administration before coming to Perth with her husband Samuel and their two children. Sarah is a staff member of the JDM mission organisation, which reaches out to university students. Shar works at the college office part time.
Education
- BSc (Business Administration)
- BMin
Becky J Shaw
Dean of Students/Admissions Officer
Becky completed a Master of Divinity at Torch Trinity Graduate University in Seoul, South Korea, and served in church ministries in various capacities before moving to Perth via Exeter, UK. Becky is married to David and has three children together. Becky is constantly seeking a way to express her creative flare whether it is decorating a four-tiered cake or preparing a Sunday school craft.
Education
- BA (English Linguistics)
- MDiv
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Karrinyup, WA 6018