Senior Pastor: Rob Norman

Rob is married to Debbie. They have three children and 4 grandchildren.

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.

 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.

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 and two grandchildren (but still counting ...)

Worship Pastor: Damian Larcombe

Damian is married to Elise. They have three children.

Damian became a Christian through a Catholic Youth Group called Antioch in Glenelg, South Australia. He quickly developed a passion for worship music being influenced by a Vineyard style of worship as well as Keith Green. Damian felt a call to missions and completed a Discipleship Training School with YWAM in 1996 and then completed a Teaching Degree at Flinders University in 2000. His first year of teaching was completed in South Africa teaching at Sparrow Schools in Johannesburg.

Damian has since been a Primary school teacher at Sunrise Christian School at Fullarton in South Australia and became full time worship Pastor at Southland Vineyard Church in 2009.

Damian desires to grow a team that is able to draw others into an encounter with the living God.

Children's Pastor: VACANCY EXISTS

Southland Vineyard Church (SVC) are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to fill a staff position. The Children's Pastor will be part of a motivated pastoral team and will be responsible for the leadership of the Children's Church from crèche to grade 7 ages.

SVC is in the process of property redevelopment. Our new facility is due to come on-stream at the end of September 2011. We will be centrally located in a new five star neighbourhood shopping centre. Our new children's facility will be custom built and consist of around 400 sq metres including office, worship space, age specific learning areas, dedicated bathroom facilities, security system and multimedia systems. Outreach and interaction with the local community is a priority to us.

The Children's Pastor will initially be a 0.4 salaried position; it is expected this position will grow to full time, progressively, as the Children's Church grows. Although this is a non-award position, it is remunerated in line with the Australian Education Union (SA) award.

We are interested in applicants who -

• Have a strong Christian faith, are able to affirm the SVC Statement of Belief and are committed to personal spiritual growth and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Are able to eagerly participate in the life and ministries of SVC
• Are prepared to attend morning and evening Sunday services, scheduled prayer meetings and SVC events
• Are willing to serve and follow directives from church leadership
• Love children and are called to serve the Lord in children's ministry
• Love The Church and are committed to growing the Children's Church
• Have experience leading and equipping teams of volunteers
• Have demonstrated Bible knowledge and application suitable for children
• Have a proven background in ministry to children, a teaching background, or appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Are highly motivated, energetic and hard working
• Are committed to developing worship and spiritual gifts in children
• Are committed to reaching unchurched children through holiday and after school programs
• Are able to provide a current police background check certificate as part of our child protection policy.

If you are interested please contact us