ROHAN AND JILL BELL
Lead Pastors
Rohan and Jill have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of five children—Amy (married to Nick, with their beautiful children Alessia (Essie) and Luca), Michael (married to Carna), Rebekah, Nathan, and Jeremiah. Family is at the heart of everything they do, and their deep love for people is reflected in the way they lead and pastor.
With over three decades in pastoral ministry, Rohan and Jill have faithfully served since 1992, bringing wisdom, passion, and a commitment to seeing people know Jesus and grow in their faith. Since 2012, they have led AnchorPoint Macarthur and AnchorPoint Wollondilly, before also taking on AnchorPoint Illawarra in 2020.
Beyond their local church leadership, they serve in a broader capacity as C3 Australia’s Area Directors for the Sydney South region, supporting and equipping pastors and churches throughout the network.
Their leadership is marked by a genuine heart for people, a love for God’s Word, and a passion for building strong, healthy churches. Whether they’re preaching, mentoring leaders, or simply having a conversation over coffee, Rohan and Jill bring a warmth and authenticity that makes everyone feel at home.
With over three decades in pastoral ministry, Rohan and Jill have faithfully served since 1992, bringing wisdom, passion, and a commitment to seeing people know Jesus and grow in their faith. Since 2012, they have led AnchorPoint Macarthur and AnchorPoint Wollondilly, before also taking on AnchorPoint Illawarra in 2020.
Beyond their local church leadership, they serve in a broader capacity as C3 Australia’s Area Directors for the Sydney South region, supporting and equipping pastors and churches throughout the network.
Their leadership is marked by a genuine heart for people, a love for God’s Word, and a passion for building strong, healthy churches. Whether they’re preaching, mentoring leaders, or simply having a conversation over coffee, Rohan and Jill bring a warmth and authenticity that makes everyone feel at home.
Rohan is a gifted Bible teacher and communicator, passionate about making Scripture clear, practical, and life-changing. He has a unique ability to break down complex biblical concepts in a way that is both engaging and accessible, helping believers not only understand God’s Word but also live it out in their daily lives.
Two of his greatest passions are helping Christians apply the Bible in practical ways, so their faith is more than just knowledge; and inspiring believers to use their gifts to bring God’s Kingdom values—love, justice, peace, healing, and more—into the world around them.
Rohan spent six years as CEO of a church-based Community Services not-for-profit, working to bridge the gap between faith and real-world impact. His heart for both theology and community transformation is evident in everything he does.
Whether he’s preaching, mentoring, or leading, Rohan’s deep love for God’s Word and His people shines through, making him a trusted voice and encourager in our church and beyond.
Two of his greatest passions are helping Christians apply the Bible in practical ways, so their faith is more than just knowledge; and inspiring believers to use their gifts to bring God’s Kingdom values—love, justice, peace, healing, and more—into the world around them.
Rohan spent six years as CEO of a church-based Community Services not-for-profit, working to bridge the gap between faith and real-world impact. His heart for both theology and community transformation is evident in everything he does.
Whether he’s preaching, mentoring, or leading, Rohan’s deep love for God’s Word and His people shines through, making him a trusted voice and encourager in our church and beyond.
Jill’s heart is deeply rooted in both family and ministry. She is devoted to being the best Mum and Nana she can be while also ministering to and caring for others. She understands firsthand the challenges of navigating depression and anxiety, which has shaped her deep passion for creating safe and supportive spaces where people feel free to be transparent, vulnerable, and truly seen. Jill believes that healing and transformation happen in authentic community, and is committed to making the church a place where people can be real about their struggles without fear of judgment.
Jill carries a strong desire to see the church actively making a meaningful impact beyond its four walls. She is passionate about bridging the gap between faith and practical action, ensuring that the love of Christ is not just preached but demonstrated in tangible ways to the wider community.
Jill has an extraordinary gift for raising and releasing teams, bringing together people with diverse strengths and passions to build ministries that make a difference. Whether she’s mentoring leaders, developing programs, or simply encouraging someone over coffee, her heart is always to see people flourish in their God-given purpose.
Jill carries a strong desire to see the church actively making a meaningful impact beyond its four walls. She is passionate about bridging the gap between faith and practical action, ensuring that the love of Christ is not just preached but demonstrated in tangible ways to the wider community.
Jill has an extraordinary gift for raising and releasing teams, bringing together people with diverse strengths and passions to build ministries that make a difference. Whether she’s mentoring leaders, developing programs, or simply encouraging someone over coffee, her heart is always to see people flourish in their God-given purpose.
Pastors
Terry and Ivana McNeil
Wollondilly Location Pastors
Terry and Ivana have been part of AnchorPoint Wollondilly from the very beginning. As founding members, they poured their hearts into the church’s early years, serving as Associate Pastors for nine years before stepping into the role of Location Pastors in 2020. Their leadership is marked by deep faith, unwavering commitment, and a love for seeing people grow in their walk with God.
Terry is a natural storyteller, with an incredible ability to bring the truths of faith to life in a way that is engaging, relatable, and memorable. Whether he’s preaching or simply sharing over coffee, his words resonate deeply with those who hear him.
Ivana is a dynamic communicator and preacher, bringing clarity, passion, and wisdom to every message she shares. She also carries the heart of pastoral care in our church, working closely with our leaders to ensure people feel known, supported, and encouraged in their journey.
While both Terry and Ivana work full-time outside the church, their dedication to ministry is extraordinary. They give countless hours to leading, teaching, and caring for our community—always with humility, grace, and a deep love for the people of AnchorPoint Wollondilly.
Together, they are a powerhouse team, leading with faith, strength, and a heart for God’s kingdom.
Terry is a natural storyteller, with an incredible ability to bring the truths of faith to life in a way that is engaging, relatable, and memorable. Whether he’s preaching or simply sharing over coffee, his words resonate deeply with those who hear him.
Ivana is a dynamic communicator and preacher, bringing clarity, passion, and wisdom to every message she shares. She also carries the heart of pastoral care in our church, working closely with our leaders to ensure people feel known, supported, and encouraged in their journey.
While both Terry and Ivana work full-time outside the church, their dedication to ministry is extraordinary. They give countless hours to leading, teaching, and caring for our community—always with humility, grace, and a deep love for the people of AnchorPoint Wollondilly.
Together, they are a powerhouse team, leading with faith, strength, and a heart for God’s kingdom.
Jeff Baxter
Jeff and his wife, Peta, have built a legacy of faith, family, and service. Together, they have raised three adult children and now enjoy the joy of being grandparents to five grandchildren.
Though he officially retired from staff at the end of 2023, Jeff’s heart for ministry hasn’t slowed down. He remains deeply involved in the life of our church, continuing to serve with the same dedication and care that has always defined him.
With a genuine pastoral heart, Jeff is often found checking in on people, visiting, praying, and offering support wherever it’s needed. His presence brings reassurance and encouragement to so many in our community.
Beyond pastoral care, Jeff is a regular preacher, bringing wisdom and insight to our church. He also plays a vital behind-the-scenes role, helping with repairs and maintenance on our Illawarra building, ensuring that our space is well cared for and ready for ministry.
Jeff’s faithfulness, kindness, and willingness to serve in any capacity make him an incredible blessing to our church family.
Though he officially retired from staff at the end of 2023, Jeff’s heart for ministry hasn’t slowed down. He remains deeply involved in the life of our church, continuing to serve with the same dedication and care that has always defined him.
With a genuine pastoral heart, Jeff is often found checking in on people, visiting, praying, and offering support wherever it’s needed. His presence brings reassurance and encouragement to so many in our community.
Beyond pastoral care, Jeff is a regular preacher, bringing wisdom and insight to our church. He also plays a vital behind-the-scenes role, helping with repairs and maintenance on our Illawarra building, ensuring that our space is well cared for and ready for ministry.
Jeff’s faithfulness, kindness, and willingness to serve in any capacity make him an incredible blessing to our church family.
Melanie Makuch
Melanie is a passionate leader and gifted communicator who brings energy and vision to everything she does. As our Illawarra AnchorKids Leader, she is committed to creating a fun, faith-filled environment where children can grow in their understanding of God. She also coordinates our monthly family services, ensuring they are engaging, interactive, and impactful for all ages.
Beyond kids' ministry, Melanie plays a key role in our LCV social enterprises, Elevate WorkSpace and Treetops PlaySpace. She is the brains behind Treetops WorkPlay, an award-winning initiative that allows parents and carers to work onsite while their children are cared for in a nurturing environment.
Melanie and her husband, Jeff, are proud parents to their daughter, Aurora. Whether she’s leading kids, speaking on stage, or developing new initiatives, Melanie’s passion for people and creative leadership make her an invaluable part of the AnchorPoint team and community.
Beyond kids' ministry, Melanie plays a key role in our LCV social enterprises, Elevate WorkSpace and Treetops PlaySpace. She is the brains behind Treetops WorkPlay, an award-winning initiative that allows parents and carers to work onsite while their children are cared for in a nurturing environment.
Melanie and her husband, Jeff, are proud parents to their daughter, Aurora. Whether she’s leading kids, speaking on stage, or developing new initiatives, Melanie’s passion for people and creative leadership make her an invaluable part of the AnchorPoint team and community.
Pastoral Leaders
Andrew and Trish Ridgway
Andrew and Trish Ridgway are the Location Pastoral Leaders of AnchorPoint Macarthur, where they love building a welcoming church community and helping people grow in their faith. With a genuine heart for people and a passion for the local church, they lead with warmth, encouragement, and a strong sense of family.
Married with four adult daughters and six grandchildren, family life is a big part of who they are. Their home is also shared with their much-loved mini schnauzer Molly and their cat Bambi.
Andrew enjoys running and is currently training for a marathon later this year, while Trish—who happily admits she’s a bit of a chatterbox—loves connecting with people and hearing their stories. Together they love good coffee, meaningful conversation, and creating spaces where people feel known, welcomed, and at home.
Married with four adult daughters and six grandchildren, family life is a big part of who they are. Their home is also shared with their much-loved mini schnauzer Molly and their cat Bambi.
Andrew enjoys running and is currently training for a marathon later this year, while Trish—who happily admits she’s a bit of a chatterbox—loves connecting with people and hearing their stories. Together they love good coffee, meaningful conversation, and creating spaces where people feel known, welcomed, and at home.
Staff
Kim WEarden
Kim plays a key role in keeping AnchorPoint running smoothly, both behind the scenes and in creative communication. As Bookkeeper for AnchorPoint Macarthur and Wollondilly, she ensures finances are well managed, while also leading the AnchorPoint Church Communications Stream, using her professional graphic design skills to keep our messaging fresh, relevant, and engaging.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Kim brings a unique blend of administrative expertise and creative talent to her work. Whether she’s designing content, managing communications, or balancing the books, she does it all with skill, dedication, and a heart for God’s kingdom.
Kim and her husband, Phil, have been married for 28 years and have two adult children, Daniel and Naomi. For over 20 years, they have faithfully served alongside Rohan and Jill, offering support, encouragement, and practical help in ministry.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Kim brings a unique blend of administrative expertise and creative talent to her work. Whether she’s designing content, managing communications, or balancing the books, she does it all with skill, dedication, and a heart for God’s kingdom.
Kim and her husband, Phil, have been married for 28 years and have two adult children, Daniel and Naomi. For over 20 years, they have faithfully served alongside Rohan and Jill, offering support, encouragement, and practical help in ministry.
Daniel WEarden
Daniel Wearden (@weardan) serves as Communications Administrator at AnchorPoint, helping ensure clear, consistent, and engaging communication across the life of the church. Having grown up at AnchorPoint, Daniel has served in many areas over the years—including youth, worship, creative arts, IT, and multimedia—and his steady love for the local church and heart to support leaders is evident in all he does.
With a Creative Arts degree and further study in Stage Management, along with employment experience in theatre production, Daniel brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a reliable, behind-the-scenes leadership style to his role, working alongside the Comms Director (who also happens to be his mum!). In addition to his communications role, Daniel is also a barista and enjoys the creativity and connection that comes with hospitality.
When he’s not helping keep things running smoothly, you’ll likely find him watching Survivor, singing along to a musical, or camping and enjoying the outdoors.
With a Creative Arts degree and further study in Stage Management, along with employment experience in theatre production, Daniel brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a reliable, behind-the-scenes leadership style to his role, working alongside the Comms Director (who also happens to be his mum!). In addition to his communications role, Daniel is also a barista and enjoys the creativity and connection that comes with hospitality.
When he’s not helping keep things running smoothly, you’ll likely find him watching Survivor, singing along to a musical, or camping and enjoying the outdoors.
SIENNAH KAYLOCK
Siennah plays an important role in fostering connection and care within the AnchorPoint community. As Connections Administrator, she helps people feel welcomed, known, and supported, while also serving in Pastoral Care and as a dedicated volunteer across church life.
Currently studying Building Design Management, Siennah brings creativity, structure, and thoughtful attention to detail into everything she does. Her growing expertise, combined with a genuine heart for people, allows her to approach ministry with both care and clarity.
Outside of church, Siennah loves spending time in nature, especially enjoying a good hike, and has a particular fondness for sunflowers — a reflection of her joyful and life-giving spirit.
Currently studying Building Design Management, Siennah brings creativity, structure, and thoughtful attention to detail into everything she does. Her growing expertise, combined with a genuine heart for people, allows her to approach ministry with both care and clarity.
Outside of church, Siennah loves spending time in nature, especially enjoying a good hike, and has a particular fondness for sunflowers — a reflection of her joyful and life-giving spirit.
JAKE ARKLEY
Jake plays an important role in supporting the practical and day-to-day needs of AnchorPoint, serving in Building Maintenance and General Assistance across our locations. With a hands-on approach and a willingness to help wherever needed, Jake helps ensure our spaces are safe, functional, and ready to serve our church community well.
Outside of church, Jake serves as a Volunteer Firefighter with the RFS, demonstrating a strong commitment to serving others both locally and in times of need. Known for his reliability and servant-hearted nature, Jake brings a quiet strength and dedication to everything he does. When he’s not on the tools or responding to a call-out, you’ll likely find him spending time with his dog, Simba.
Outside of church, Jake serves as a Volunteer Firefighter with the RFS, demonstrating a strong commitment to serving others both locally and in times of need. Known for his reliability and servant-hearted nature, Jake brings a quiet strength and dedication to everything he does. When he’s not on the tools or responding to a call-out, you’ll likely find him spending time with his dog, Simba.