Leadership Team

Matthew is married to Cathryn after they met many years ago in South Korea while Matthew was teaching English. They have 2 young boys that keep them tired but filled with joy. Together as a young married couple they served in church planting work in China and continue to have a heart for global missions at GBC. Matthew and Cathryn were part of Southside Bible Church before helping plant GBC in 2021. Matthew serves at GBC in co-leading a Fellowship Group, looking after all things sound and tech related at church, whilst Cathryn leads a Korean women’s fellowship group. With their boys they enjoy camping out in their electric car and seeing how far the battery will last whilst watching movies in the car. They hope to learn another language which will help them continue to reach out with the gospel to the nations.

William is married to Zoe (mid-2021) and they have been part of GBC since its beginning. William is currently completing his PhD in actuarial studies at ANU. He is a graduate of ANU and has been involved in student ministry on campus since 2011 (OCF and Mandarin Bible Fellowship). William and Zoe love to hike up Mount Ainslie every morning chasing their imaginary dog. They serve in many ministries across GBC, including leading a Fellowship Group, music, sound and overseeing our finance team. They are both fluent in Mandarin and love helping people from overseas grow in following Jesus.

Nathan is married to Naomi, and they have been blessed with three young children. The Lord brought them to Gungahlin from Newcastle in 2024, where they joined GBC soon after moving, attracted by the biblical teaching and friendly congregation. Nathan has served as an elder since 2025. He is grateful to have been raised in Western NSW, with parents who loved the Lord and wanted their children to have a personal relationship with him. Nathan has continued to walk with the Lord, and joined many churches across different cities and towns where he has lived or travelled.
Nathan and Naomi enjoy meeting new people and sharing a meal with them, and are constantly learning more about what it means to follow Jesus through different stages of life. They also enjoy experiencing God’s creation through camping or taking trips to different places around Canberra.

Milton has been married to Carolayn for over a decade, and together they are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Chloe and Mila. Originally from Colombia, they have come to deeply love and call Australia home.
At GBC, Milton and Carolayn faithfully lead the Spanish men's and women's fellowship groups and serve in various ministries, including the multimedia and crèche teams. They are passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with the Spanish-speaking community in Canberra and are committed to seeing lives transformed by His love.
As a family, they deeply value their heritage—cooking traditional meals and opening their home in hospitality are central to their way of life. True to their South American roots, they enjoy watching soccer and get especially excited when the World Cup comes around.

Married for 18 years, Jose and Karla are the proud parents of three wonderful children: Amelia, Asher, and Alyssa, the triple A. Originally from Brazil, they have called Australia home for over two decades.
After sensing a clear calling from God, they returned to Canberra from Brisbane in 2020 and began attending GBC in 2022. They quickly found a home within the GBC community, drawn by its strong foundation in the Word of God and deep sense of family and belonging. Together, they actively serve in several ministries, including crèche, set-up, the creative team, and GBKs. They are always seeking new opportunities to serve and share the gospel, especially within multicultural communities.
As a family, they love spending time together—traveling, glamping, and cooking traditional Brazilian food to share with friends. Hospitality, joy, and faith are central to their lives as they seek to reflect Christ in everything they do.