Faculty and Staff

Faculty

Rev Michael Raiter - BA, MTh, DipA (Theol), DipEd

Principal
Teaching areas: Theology, Homiletics

Michael became principal in 2006. Born in Liverpool, England, his family migrated to Australia in the mid 1960s. After graduating from Wollongong University in 1976, he started a career as a high school teacher. In 1978 he went to teach at Murree Christian School in Pakistan with the Church Missionary Society, where he met his wife, Sarah, the daughter of American missionaries. After completing theological studies at Sydney’s Moore Theological College and a stint serving on its faculty in the late 1980s, Michael, Sarah and their young family returned to Pakistan to work in theological education with Interserve for seven and a half years. In 1997 Michael, Sarah and their four children returned to Moore Theological College, where Michael was head of the Department of Mission until the end of 2005. Michael has written several books, including Stirrings of the Soul (Matthias Media 2003), which was awarded the 2004 Christian Book of the Year Award. Michael is in wide demand as a conference speaker. His hobbies include cryptic crosswords, crime novels and walks with his wife. Contact Mike through his Personal Assistant, Anne Horswell: ahorswell@bcv.vic.edu.au 

 Rev Sam  Reeve - BE, BTh

Vice-Principal
Teaching areas: Missiology, Discipleship

Sam joined BCV in 2008. Brought up on a dairy farm on the edge of Sydney, he left home to train as an engineer with BHP at Port Kembla. After working on various engineering roles, he and his wife Janet studied theology at Moore Theological College in Sydney. In 1983 they moved to Pakistan with Interserve to work with the Church of Pakistan in evangelism and discipling of new believers.  Over the next 14 years he worked in outreach to tribal Hindus, training 'bare foot' pastors and bible teachers, bible training, theological education and mission leadership. Returning to Australia in 1997, Sam became senior pastor of Wollongong Baptist Church, a multi-cultural church in the centre of the city, with a ministry to students and internationals. Sam and Janet have 3 adult children. Sam enjoys sailing, hiking and relaxing with friends and family, or a good book. Click here to email Sam Reeve: sreeve@bcv.vic.edu.au
 

Rev Dr Jeff Pugh - PhD, TheolM, MA(Theol), BTh, BEc Dip Ed

                   Dean of Postgraduate Studies

Jeff had 14 years in pastoral work, and then in the last decade teaching in the Baptist theological colleges of Queensland and South Australia, during which time he was also consulting with the churches. His teaching interests cover the areas of leadership, organisational change, preaching, worship, New Testament, ecclesiology, spirituality and ethics. He has spent the last few years researching the impact of conflict upon leadership functioning, and the relationship between a churches understanding of God and the church decline or rejuvenation. Jeff completed a BTh at Ridley in the 80s, MA (Theol) at BCV in the early 90s, a TheolM in Pastoral Theology in the late 90s and a PhD through Flinders University in 2006 on the essence of Church Renewal. Jeff has sensed the calling of the Lord to be an instrument to develop the ministry life of others. His wider interests include time with his wife, Lesley, and their four children, being involved in their many sporting interests, writing worship music and spending time together in the country. Click here to email Jeff: jpugh@bcv.vic.edu.au

Dr Peter Riddell - BA, DipED, GradDipDiv, PhD, FRSA

                   Professorial Dean, Centre for the Study of Islam and Other Faiths
Peter took his PhD on Islam in Southeast Asia at the Australian National University (ANU). He has previously taught at the ANU, the Institut Pertanian Bogor (Indonesia), the London School of Oriental and African Studies and the London School of Theology, where he was promoted to the rank of Professor in 2003.

Peter has published widely on the study of Southeast Asia, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. His books include Transferring a Tradition (Berkeley, 1990); Islam and the Malay-Indonesian World (London, Hawaii, and Singapore, 2001); Islam in Context (with Peter Cotterell, Grand Rapids and Leicester, 2003); and Christians and Muslims (Leicester, 2004). Click here to email Peter: priddell@bcv.vic.edu.au

Dr Y Liong - BTh, MTh, PhD

Dean of the Chinese Department

Teaching areas: Church History, Ministry Formation, Christian Missions

Click here to email Dr Liong:mailto:yliong@bcvchinese.org.au

Rev Dr Bruce Searle - Dip Aero Eng, BTh, MA, PhD 

Dean, Mission Aviation Course
Teaching Areas: Mission Aviation and Flight Instructor

Bruce and Delyse came to BCV in 1995 from Canberra where Bruce was Principal of the Canberra College of Theology. After graduating from RMIT with a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (1967), also gaining a commercial pilot licence, Bruce spent two years as an Officer in Army Aviation. In the following eight years he acquired extensive experience in engineering, business and flying before focussing once more on education, gaining first an M.A. in Biblical Literature from Asbury Seminary (USA) and then a Ph.D. in Communication and Higher Education from the University of Kentucky. Bruce and Delyse have two adult sons, Mark and Geoff. Besides church activities and aviation, Bruce’s interests include walking, family activities, music and motor cycling.

Click here to email Bruce: bsearle@bcv.vic.edu.au

Ms Delle Matthews - BEd, GD Reading Ed, MA (Ling) MEd Admin

Dean of Studies

Delle has a background as a remedial reading teacher that led her into literacy work with a passion for enabling others to read God's word. She has been a member of Wycliffe Bible Translators and SIL International for 22 years as Literacy Co-ordinator for SIL Indonesia serving in West Papua and teaching Literacy and Training Across Cultures at SPSIL. She began working in educational administration while there and completed a Masters in Educational Administration in order to develop what she believes is a gift from God. She is dedicated to serving God through education, furthering His kingdom by helping to ensure others are skilled and qualified for their ministries. Her hobbies include knitting (she belongs to the Handknitters Guild), gardening and walking.

 Click here to email Delle: dmatthews@bcv.vic.edu.au

Mrs Judi Long - BTh GradDipLib MA(Theol)

Dean of Students
Teaching Areas: Theology and Missiology

Judi is married to Allan and they have two teenage daughters. She completed her first theological studies at Ridley College, commenced her MA at BCV and then finished it at Moore College. She is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry through BCV. Judi has previously worked in variety of positions ranging from a Youth Worker to a Librarian. Most recently she was the Research and Communications Officer for the National Office of the Anglican Church of Australia. She has a particular interest in mission in the Australian context. Judi enjoys playing the sax, going for walks and spending time with her family.

Click here to email Judi: jlong@bcv.vic.edu.au

Rev Martin Pakula - BSc, BTh, MTh

Dean of Students
Teaching area: Old Testament
Martin was brought up Jewish in the eastern Suburbs of Sydney. He became a Christian while studying at University. He worked for several years as a minister in the Anglican church, and also in an independent outreach ministry to Jews. His MTh was on Biblical Theology and the Feast of Tabernacles. Martin has written a commentary on Numbers in the Anglican Press series `Reading the Bible Today’. He is married to Jennie and they have two children, Asher and Rachel.

Click here to email Martin: martinp@bcv.vic.edu.au

Dr Greg Forbes - BTh(Hons) MTh PhD

Head Department of Biblical Studies
Teaching Areas: Greek, New Testament, Hermeneutics

Greg is married to Anne-Maree and they have three sons. They have had close ties with BCV since Greg commenced undergraduate studies at the college in 1986. After completing a BTh in 1991, Greg has since completed an MTh on Revelation 20 and a PhD on the parables in Luke. Since 1992 Greg has taught NT Greek at various levels in the academic program. Both Greg and Anne-Maree have considerable experience in small group ministry, particularly at Clayton Church of Christ Fellowship where Greg was employed as a staff worker during his undergraduate studies. Greg’s particular study interests lie in historical Jesus research, and Greek grammar as it relates to exegesis. Greg is a keen golfer, and both he and Anne-Maree Anne-Maree are avid gardeners and enjoy relaxing at the beach.

Click here to email Greg: gforbes@bcv.vic.edu.au

Rev Dr Colin G Kruse - ThL BD MTh PhD

Teaching Area: New Testament

Colin and Rosemary came to BCV after 16 years at Ridley College. In the 20 years following his ordination into the Anglican ministry, Colin gained practical experience in parishes in Australia and the USA, also five years of missionary service with CMS as a theological lecturer in Indonesia. He is a prolific writer. Besides journal articles on the New Testament, Old Testament, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, he has authored several books including New Testament Models for Ministry: Jesus and Paul (Marshall, Morgan and Scott); The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians (IVP/Eerdmans); Paul, the Law and Justification (IVP/Hendrickson), and commentaries on The Letters of John (Eerdmans/IVP) and The Gospel according to John (IVP/Eerdmans). He is currently writing a commentary on Romans for the Pillar New Testament Commentary series (Eerdmans/IVP).

Click here to email Colin: ckruse@bcv.vic.edu.au

Rev Martin Spadaro – BA, Mdiv, ThM / Katherine Spadaro 

Ministry Coordinator
Teaching area: New Testament
Martin came to BCV from Queensland in 2007. He is an ordained minister with the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Martin was involved in church planting in Turin, Italy for two years. Prior to preparing for pastoral work, Martin spent four years with Youth With a Mission. He has a social sciences degree from Sydney University with majors in Religious Studies and the Psychology of Education. His theological education commenced at Sydney Missionary and Bible College and Westminster Theological College in Western Australia. Recently Martin completed a ThM. at Regent College, Canada. Martin is married to Katherine, who also teaches at BCV. They have two children, Katie and John. Martin’s interests include modern theological trends, meta-narrative, holistic living and almost any extreme sport that does not trigger a sciatica attack.

Click here to email Martin: mspadaro@bcv.vic.edu.au

Rev Dr Edward J Woods - LTh DipRE DipTheol BA(Hons) MA(Oxon) DLitt et Phil (Biblical Studies)

Coordinator, Diploma Studies
Teaching Area: Old Testament
Ted and Jenny have three daughters. Jenny is a Nurse and works part-time. Ted trained at the Baptist Theological College of New South Wales, and then pursued post-graduate studies at Bristol University and Oxford University in the UK. Ted was then involved in the pastoral ministry in NSW and missionary service in Zambia (with ABMS), principally as a lecturer in Old Testament at the Theological College of Central Africa. In March 1990, Ted received his doctorate in Biblical Studies from the University of South Africa. In his busy schedule he finds time for sporting interests, reading, commentary writing, and preaching. He is currently writing a commentary on Deuteronomy for the Tyndale Old Testament commentary series. Ted is also a moderator for the Australian College of Theology in Old Testament.

Click here to email Ted: twoods@bcv.vic.edu.au

Rev Dr Darrell Paproth - Th.L., B.D., M.Th., M.A., Ph.D.

Teaching Area: Church History and Christian Worship

Darrell, with his wife Beth and their three daughters, came to BCV after serving churches in Melbourne and Gippsland. Darrell graduated from Ridley College, Melbourne with a B.D. (London University) and a Th.L. He went on to complete an M.Th. (ACT) on Luke-Acts, an M.A. on the German philosopher Ernst Troeltsch and a Ph.D. (Deakin University) on C.H. Nash, the founder of MBI. Darrell teaches Church History and Church and Culture in Australia; his main interest is Australian Church History, especially the history of evangelicalism in Australia. He enjoys walking, reading, listening to music and writing.

Click here to email Darrell: dpaproth@bcv.vic.edu.au

Rev Dr Justin TT Tan - BEng, MDiv, MTh, PhD (London)

Teaching Areas: Biblical Studies, Church History, Early Christian Spirituality, World Religions (Chinese Department)

Justin was born in Malaysia. He came to Australia for his tertiary education and graduated as a chemical engineer. It was then that he felt the call to full-time ministry. After graduating from the China Graduate School of Theology in Hong Kong, he became the pastor of a church for eight years. During this time he taught Theology and completed his Master's degree in Old Testament Theology. In 1991, Justin, his wife and his two sons went to England for his PhD research in Patristics. He is now Dean of our Chinese Department and teaches in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. His hobbies include reading, films, cycling and cooking.

Click here to email Justin: jtan@bcvchinese.org.au

Rev Timothy LY Lau - BA, Ass Dip (D & M), BTh (Hons), MTh, PhD (Cand)

Teaching Areas: Theology, Biblical Studies, Homiletics (Chinese Department)

Timothy and Theresa came from East Malaysia. After both earning their bachelor degrees at Melbourne University, they went to Sydney Missionary and Bible College for theological training. Upon graduation, Timothy served as a pastor of the Chinese Methodist Church in Australia (in Sydney and Melbourne). While serving, Timothy studied for an MTh at Ridley College and graduated with his thesis 'God's Revelation of Himself Through Himself: Ontology and Epistemology in Karl Barth's Doctrine of Revelation in Volume One of Church Dogmatics'. Currently Timothy is working on his PhD thesis on contemporary theological method in regards to the relation of theology and culture with particular attention on Sino-Christian Theology. Timothy is also an honorary assistant curate at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Doncaster. Timothy and Theresa have two children, Lydia and Jedidiah. Timothy joined the BCV Chinese Department in July 1999.

Click here to email Timothy: tlau@bcvchinese.org.au

Dr Theresa Yu Chui Siang Lau BA, Ass Dip (D & M), BTh (Hons), PhD (Cand)
Lecturer in Biblical Studies & New Testament Greek

Chinese Department Course Coordinator and Field Work Coordinator  

Theresa came from Malaysia in the early `90s as an overseas student. After graduating from the University of Melbourne Theresa moved to Sydney for her theological training and came back to Melbourne as a church minister working in the Chinese Methodist Church. Theresa joined the BCV Chinese Department in 1998 and is currently completing her PhD studies in the Gospel of Matthew at the University of Melbourne. She is married to Timothy and has two children. Click here to email Theresa: theresalau@bcvchinese.org.au

Mr Neil DuBois - BS Missionary Aviation Technology, Moody Bible Institute

Teaching Areas: Engineering and Flight Instructor (Mission Aviation Course)

Neil grew up in the Philippines where his parents were translators with Wycliffe Bible Translators. He returned to America for college and he earned Airframe and Powerplant (Aircraft Engineering) licenses as well as Single and Multi-engine Commercial Pilot licenses. He and Becky were married and joined Wycliffe Bible Translators in 1989. They served two years with JAARS, the support arm of Wycliffe, in the Philippines, followed by 12 years at the Moody Bible Institute's Aviation program where Neil taught future missionary pilots to fly. Their current assignment with JAARS is teaching in the MAC course.

Click here to email Neil: neil@mac.bcv.edu.au

Mrs Kathy Caddy - B.Sc. (Education-Primary and Secondary); Grad. Dip. (Library Science)

Librarian

Kathy is originally from Oregon. After four years teaching Eskimos in isolated Alaskan schools (accessible only by plane, dog sled or snow machine), she came to Australia intending to travel on to Asia but met Colin and stayed! Colin is a teacher in a Special Education school. She has four adult children. Leisure time is spent in the garden, with friends or curled up with a good book!

Click here to email Kathy: kcaddy@bcv.vic.edu.au

Mr Craig Robotham - BA, GDipEd, GDipIT, GDipBibMin

Distance Learning Coordinator

Craig is a trained teacher and computer programmer with expertise in instructional design, educational technology and distance learning. He is married to Shelley, has two wonderful sons, Jack and Ben, and loves reading and cinema.

Click here to email Craig: crobotham@bcv.vic.edu.au

Mr Justin Clerke -  LAME, Cert IV Training

Manager of Engineering Training

Justin, with his family, spent the majority of his childhood in outback Australia, where his father owned a light aircraft for use in his ministry with The Bush Church Aid Society. This exposure to aviation from an early age led to a career in aircraft engineering with a large Australian airline where he remained for the next 20 years. During this time he has gained LAME (Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) qualifications on the Boeing 747 & 767 airframe and engines, Cert IV Trainer qualifications, experience in workplace OH&S requirements & Project Management. He has joined BCV-MAC this year (2008) and is excited. He looks forward to using his gifts and experience to assist in the task of training the next generation of aircraft engineers who are called to serve in Mission Aviation. He is married to Kristel, and they have three children; Samuel, Joshua & Abbey. Justin has very successfully passed his love of aviation on to his sons, although (it seems) more time is needed for Kristel & Abbey to fully share and understand this passion.

Click here to email Justin: justin@mac.bcv.edu.au.

Staff

Administration and Marketing Manager
Patricia Wong : pwong@bcv.vic.edu.au

Assistant to Administration and Marketing Manager
Miriam Oliver : moliver@bcv.vic.edu.au

Principal and Vice Principal's Personal Assistant
Anne Horswell : ahorswell@bcv.vic.edu.au

Accountant
Irene Cheong : icheong@bcv.vic.edu.au

Property Manager
Brian Finlay : BCVProperty@bcv.vic.edu.au

Property Officer
Andrew Brown : BCVProperty@bcv.vic.edu.au

Catering Manager
Geoff Jones : BCVCatering@bcv.vic.edu.au

Catering Assistant
Brett Smitt : BCVCatering@bcv.vic.edu.au

Receptionist
Amy Ortland : reception@bcv.vic.edu.au

Assistant to Dean of Studies
Steve Mitchell : smitchell@bcv.vic.edu.au

Administrator, Postgraduate and CSIOF
Kathryn Simon : ksimon@bcv.vic.edu.au 

Library Technician
Emma Jetter : ejetter@bcv.vic.edu.au

Administrative Assistant
Ade Rickard

Assistant to Dean, Mission Aviation Course (MAC)
Delyse Searle : dsearle@bcv.vic.edu.au

MAC Administrative Assistants
Becky DuBois : becky@mac.bcv.edu.au
Julie Grey : Julie_grey@maf.org.au

Dean, MAC's Personal Assistant
Margaret Penford : margaret@mac.bcv.edu.au

Administrator, Chinese Department
Daniel Kwong : dkwong@bcvchinese.org.au

Administrative Assistant, Chinese Department
Will Wu : dwu@bcvchinese.org.au