About us

About City Bible Forum

Reaching the world through workers with the good news about Jesus

The gospel changes our whole life. What we hear at church on Sundays spills over into our everyday practice. For many, that includes our life at work!

City Bible Forum brings workers together —across industries and career stages; in cities, towns and suburbs— to pray about and practice being salt and light on the frontlines.

Across Australia, we grow workers in “missional discipleship” so you can have the confidence and joy to stand out and stand up for Jesus. Wherever God has placed you, the good news of Jesus makes a difference to your own work, and to the people around you.

Here is a statement of our beliefs to help you understand what motivates us.

What we do

Networks

Our worker networks are designed to connect and support the distinct needs shaped by geography, industry, and career stage. Some networks are for Christians only, whilst others are open for any or no faith background; exploring together how the Christian faith shapes real life.

Networks

Training

Learn how to live distinctively at work and in everyday life. We challenge, equip and support Christians to apply and share their faith at the frontline of modern Australia, in knowledge and practice. Options include: on-demand courses, together with your church or our networks, and year-long mentoring programmes.

Training

Bible reading

Telling others about Jesus can seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be! We believe God’s Word does God’s work best. All you need to do is open it with someone and allow them to meet Jesus for themselves. We partner with The Word One-to-One, a guided resource that makes word-based relational evangelism enjoyable.

Bible Reading

'Third Spaces'

We create safe spaces to engage in meaningful and respectful conversations about the intersection between life and faith. Regardless of belief or background, these events and communities are for the seekers, the explorers, the thinkers.

Third Space

Resources

Discover podcasts, books, videos, guides and articles designed for your work journey. Hear from experts and everyday workers whose experience you can learn from. Too busy to search? Our fortnightly newsletter spotlights the best of faith/work content from us and our partners.

Resources

Our team

David is our General Manager. He serves our staff team so we can create engaging spaces for people to reflect on the big questions of life and in particular on Jesus.

David Pitt

General Manager

Caroline works to encourage women in their faith journey, coordinating regular gatherings to explore the Bible with them. She also facilitates training for Christians.

Caroline Spencer

Training Team

Sam is a cultural analyst, public speaker, author, medical doctor, and karaoke buddy. He speaks at events all around Australia and overseas.

Sam Chan

National Communicator

Craig founded City Bible Forum in 1991. He works to support and grow the network of Christian workplace groups.

Craig Josling

Networks Team | Founder

Wilbur oversees the work of City Bible Forum in Hobart.

Will Longbottom

Development Director

David works part-time overseeing the growth and support of the prayer network. He also works part-time as an advisor in technology strategy and change.

David Chan

Training Team - Executive

Mark is the Executive for Networks and moonlights as one of our speakers to young workers. Mark has qualifications in theology and is a former tax consultant.

Mark Leong

Networks Team - Executive

Amy has a PhD in Leadership and has worked in libraries and IT. She lives in St Kilda with her husband and two kids.

Amy Isham

National Resource Manager - Training Team

Andrew oversees Life@Work and is the former dean of the Ridley Marketplace Institute. He is a tutor and sessional lecturer at Ridley College, has a background in radio journalism and is the author of two books.

Andrew Laird

Relationships Team - Canberra

David oversees the financial management of the national organisation.

David Jacobs

National Business Manager - Support Team

Léni enjoys meeting to discuss the Bible and the bigger questions of life with people of any faith or no faith. She also facilitates training for Christians, in particular to connect their faith and work life.

Léni-Jo McMillan

Relationships Team - Perth

Russ enjoys developing large public forums to engage workers with the bigger questions of life. He oversees The Edge and Reel Dialogue.

Russell Matthews

Manager - The Edge & Reel Dialogue

Scott's passion is to equip workers to share Jesus in their workplaces. Scott has previously worked as an engineer in construction, utilities, and allied primary industries.

Scott Pasley

Networks Team - Brisbane

Sue provides administrative and technical support. She has previously worked as an IT manager and programmer, and has experience as a church treasurer and administrator.

Sue Cosijn

Support Team - Executive

Aaron coordinates events and the development and distribution of resources. He has qualifications in theology and experience working in university ministry. Prior to that, he worked in sales.

Aaron Johnstone

Engagement Team

Angus works to strengthen City Bible Forum's work with local churches in Tamworth

Angus Martin

Relationships Team - Tamworth

Cassie is based in Sydney and works to promote City Bible Forum and Third Space

Cassie Peisley

Engagement Team - Sydney

Eric works the strengthen City Bible Forum's relationships with churches in Brisbane

Eric Smith

Networks Team - Brisbane

Grace meets with young workers, helping them engage with Jesus and see his impact on their working lives. Other than speaking fluent Mandarin, German and English, Grace also has qualifications in theology.

Grace Huang

Networks Team

Jess works at City Bible Forum as a Networks team member

Jessica Ko

Networks Team - Sydney

John is a ministry apprentice with City Bible Forum. After a career in banking, John will be focusing on our young worker network in Headstart.

John Brackenbury

Networks Team

Ken oversees national systems development and technical support. Formerly employed in IT consulting and software development in the finance sector, he also provides ministry support.

Ken West

National Digital Manager - Support Team

Kim works to support and grow in-house Christian groups and other activities within the Parramatta CBD. He has worked in Workplace Groups ministry for 26 years.

Kim Riley

Relationships Team - Parramatta

Maddy completed her ministry apprenticeship with City Bible Forum and now focuses on our young workers network, Headstart and also workers in the In-House group network.

Madelaine Osborne

Networks Team

Martin works to support and grow the network of Christian workplace groups. A Korean-Canadian-Australian, he is a former finance analyst. Martin has qualifications in theology.

Martin Chung

Networks Team

Michele works at City Bible Forum as Relationships team member.

Michele Ong

Relationships Team - Melbourne

Nadya is a CPA qualified accountant and provides accounts support in part-time capacity.

Nadya Hertiandi

Support Team

Peter supports and coordinates the City Legal and Bridge Street Fellowship networks. He is a former Lawyer and School Chaplain.

Peter Wrench

Networks Team

Randal co-ordinates the Bridge Fellowship, connecting men from all different backgrounds and careers. He has a passion for discussing the place of faith in all of life’s journey.

Randal Benn

Networks Team – Bridge Fellowship

Rob works in the Relationships Team in Perth

Rob Lydon

Relationships Team - Perth

Simone’s passion is to see women come to Christ and grow in their knowledge and love of Him. She works to strengthen City Bible Forum’s relationships with individuals and churches in Brisbane.

Simone Stuart

Relationships Team - Brisbane

Steph's background is business and hospitality. She's in the office part-time, and also runs a small catering business.

Stephanie Gear

Support Team

Tharindu works to strengthen City Bible Forum's relationship with churches in Brisbane

Tharindu Fernando

Relationships Team - Brisbane

Tim is a marketer with 20+ years of sales and marketing experience. He is a passionate Christian looking for opportunities to spread The Word 121 across communities.

Tim Chen

Training Team

Vivi provides financial support to the team

Vivi Joe

Support Team

Will lives in Adelaide with his wife and two young children, working with SA Water. Will is excited to volunteer with City Bible Forum to help see prayer teams established throughout Adelaide.

William Bodeker

EPT Network Co-Ordinator