Our People

Rev. Philip Greenwood

Vicar

Philip lives with his wife Greta and have five boys Theo, Lewis, Clay, Rueben and Hugh in rural Hope. Before joining St Barnabas he worked in London as verger at Holy Trinity, Brompton. Phil is passionate about seeing people connect with God and others. He also enjoys espresso coffee and croissants, movies, fishing and golf.

Rev. Eric Sears
Rev. Yvonne McLean

Assisting Clergy

Greta Greenwood

Children’s Coordinator

Greta trained as a primary teacher and is married to Phil. She is passionate about working with children and young people, particularly in a church setting. Greta enjoys spending her time with family and friends. She is an advocate of social action and is the convener of an annual fundraising banquet for Bright Hope World.

David Cowdrey

Parish Manager

David joined St Barnabas in 2009 tasked with administration, events coordination, publishing and promotions. He previously worked in printing, publishing, design and logistics management. He has three adult children and three grandchildren. Married to Denise, David loves his work, playing and listening to music, old cars, books, food and wine.

Angela Galbraith

Whareama Chaplain

Georgia Allen

Youth Leader

Georgia had an awesome childhood growing up in Coffs Harbour, a beachy town in Australia. Since leaving school, she has worked in outdoor recreation ministries in Australia, Canada and New Zealand doing things such as horse riding, archery, dirtbiking and more. Georgia started youth work at St Barnabas church in February 2018 and is absolutely loving it!! Some of her favourite things include golden Labradors, green tea and the beach.

Intern
Theo Greenwood

Vicar’s Warden

Glynne Suckling

People’s Warden
Stephen Tanner

Vestry Members
Barbara Bird
Kevin Currie
Kathleen Hofman
Linda Lowery
Matt McDonald
Elizabeth Oliver
Pam Smith