Senior Pastor: Rob Norman

Rob is married to Debbie. They have three children; Joel (married to Tamera), Leah (married to Ron) and Daniel. They also have a grand-daughter, Madison, who is Leah and Ron's daughter.

Rob became a Christian in November, 1983.  Having an un-churched background he come to Christ in a small Baptist Church in the Central Queensland mining town of Blackwater.  Soon after conversion it became evident that Rob was called to ministry. Rob and Debbie began leading a Bible study group in their home in the late 1980's whilst Rob studied at Bible College. During this time they practiced their faith in Jesus, helping people come to Christ from all walks of life.

Rob is an entrepreneur and visionary, his passion is to equip and train disciples in how to bring the kingdom of God to the marketplace.

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Associate Pastor (Women): Debbie Norman

Debbie came to Christ along with Rob in November 1983.  She began an after school Kids Club in a local primary school in 1989.  The group soon grew to an average attendance of around 70 in a school of 350 children.  Over the 4 years of the Kids Club Debbie saw hundreds of children come to a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Debbie brings to Southland Vineyard Church a passion for the un-churched.  She is able to communicate with people at all levels and is a mentor and friend for women in both the local church and on a wider level.

Many of the ministries currently operating at SVC are successful because Debbie was instrumental in pioneering them.

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Associate Pastor (Small Groups): Greg Scholefield

Greg became a Christian in 1975 at a Nicky Cruz Crusade at The Apollo Stadium. Shortly after this he joined a Methodist Church in Coromandel Valley, South Australia and became involved in the Youth Group which experienced a mini revival, with many young people being saved, healed and touched powerfully by the Holy Spirit. Having had no Church background Greg assumed this was the normal Christian life.  He later found out that it isn't "normal" but should be!

Greg is passionate about teaching and equipping people to help them grow in their love and desire for Jesus Christ. Greg and his wife Julie also have a passion to teach and train couples approaching marriage as well as those who are already married with skills for life and ministry. Greg and Julie were married in 1981 and have eight children: Josh, Dave (married to Suzi), Andrew, Matthew, Naomi, Sarah, Hannah and Rachel. They also have a grand-daughter, Tahlia, who is Dave and Suzi's daughter.