Our Team
A family following God’s way to life is led by people, not programs.
Our pastors and staff are here to teach, encourage and walk alongside the people of Lifeway — and to help you find your place among us, whether you have been part of the church for forty years or are thinking about visiting for the first time.
Getting in touch
The quickest way to reach any of our team is through the church office on (03) 6423 1932 or at office@lifewaybaptist.org.au. If your question is about a particular ministry, say so when you call and we will point you to the right person.
Our team is listed below — follow any name to read their full biography.
Rev. Nicholas Alexander
Nicholas joined Lifeway Baptist Church in 2017. Nicholas trained at Morling Theological College and has been in pastoral ministry since 2009.
He was Young Adults Pastor at Frenchs Forrest Baptist Church before becoming Associate
Pastor at Wyong Baptist for 7 years. He is passionate about seeing Jesus have a life changing impact throughout our city and the world.
Nicholas is married to Hannah and they have three children.
Denise Stephenson
Denise is currently exploring what it looks like to build a community around the way of Jesus in the Kangaroo Bay area. In modern society, there are countless voices vying for attention. We are busier, more ‘connected’ and often more stressed than ever before. We believe that God calls us to a different way […]
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Morgan Read
Morgan has been a member of Lifeway since 2022 though she attended youth group here as a teenager. Morgan is currently studying a Bachelor of Theology at Whitley College. She has a passion for working with children and young adults she has worked with Australian Air Force Cadets for most of her adult life and […]
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Ellen Evans
Ellen Is our LifeWay Executive Officer. She is part of our executive leadership team and also keeps our office running smoothly. Ellen relocated to the Devonport area with her husband and three children in 2023 and quickly found a welcoming church family at LifeWay. She has a rich professional background in a variety of fields […]
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