New Pastors 2024

30 Apr

Broden House

My name is Broden House, I have moved to WA from Cooranbong NSW, with my wife Courtney, and our three children: Elijah, Lydia and Joash. I have accepted two positions, first as an intern pastor at Livingston, and second as a Chaplain at Carmel Secondary College. Originally, we are from Central Victoria, from a small town called Maryborough. We are excited to be here and to work for the Kingdom.

Sela Uilou

My name is Sela Uilou, I am one of the new chaplains working across Lansdale and Victoria Park. Western Australia has been home for me for the majority of my life, I completed my high school years here at Carmel College in 2018, and since then have been on the East Coast of Australia. Upon completing my studies at Avondale University, I took on my first full time job as a chaplain at Nunawading Christian College in Melbourne. Although I enjoyed my time in Victoria, there was a part of me that felt it was time to return home. It is such a blessing to be here, and to be back in calm, familiar territory. I am so excited to be working with young people and to be able to share with them who is Jesus is.

If I’m not at work or doing a task, you’ll often find me hiding away in my room, watching a TV series, or sleeping if I really need it. Otherwise, if I’m feeling adventurous, you can find me at the beach (just to watch the sunset because I’m not a fan of sand) or spending time with loved ones.

I have a passion for all things music related. Although I can’t play an instrument to save my life, I have always enjoyed singing and just being in the presence of harmonious voices. I think this has lead me to have a heart for worship, and a strong connection with Jesus through music. I hope that I can use this as a way to connect and relate with others - whether they are a colleague, a student in my workplace, or a passing interaction.

Travis Townend

Hi, we are the Townend’s. I (Travis) have been in Adelaide for the past 8 years working as a school chaplain, church pastor, and church planter. I am mountain biking mad, and have decided the idea of long-distance running sounds fun... My wife, Chelsea, is a trained teacher when she is not being a full-time mum. We have been married for 5 years and have two amazing daughters. Teyah is our eldest and Margot is our youngest. As a family, we love to walk our dog, go and explore the bush, and find the best playgrounds in the area.

We look forward to being a part of the WA team, and seeing how the Spirit moves, especially in the Embrace Church and Landsdale Christian School, joint communities through intentional missional living, and practices of the way of Jesus.