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About City Bible Forum

Reaching the world through workers with the good news about Jesus

The gospel changes our whole life. What we hear at church on Sundays spills over into our everyday practice. For many, that includes our life at work!

City Bible Forum brings workers together —across industries and career stages; in cities, towns and suburbs— to pray about and practice being salt and light on the frontlines. 

Across Australia, we grow workers in “missional discipleship” so you can have the confidence and joy to stand out and stand up for Jesus. Wherever God has placed you, the good news of Jesus makes a difference to your own work, and to the people around you.

Here is a statement of our beliefs to help you understand what motivates us.

What we do

Networks

Our worker networks are designed to connect and support the distinct needs shaped by geography, industry, and career stage. Some networks are for Christians only, whilst others are open for any or no faith background; exploring together how the Christian faith shapes real life.

Networks

Training

Learn how to live distinctively at work and in everyday life. We challenge, equip and support Christians to apply and share their faith at the frontline of modern Australia, in knowledge and practice. Options include: on-demand courses, together with your church or our networks, and year-long mentoring programmes.

Training

Bible reading

Telling others about Jesus can seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be! We believe God’s Word does God’s work best. All you need to do is open it with someone and allow them to meet Jesus for themselves. We partner with The Word One-to-One, a guided resource that makes word-based relational evangelism enjoyable. 

Bible Reading

'Third Spaces'

We create safe spaces to engage in meaningful and respectful conversations about the intersection between life and faith. Regardless of belief or background, these events and communities are for the seekers, the explorers, the thinkers.

Third Space

Resources

Discover podcasts, books, videos, guides and articles designed for your work journey. Hear from experts and everyday workers whose experience you can learn from. Too busy to search? Our fortnightly newsletter spotlights the best of faith/work content from us and our partners.

Resources
Our team
David is our General Manager. He serves our staff team so we can create engaging spaces for people to reflect on the big questions of life and in particular on Jesus.
David Pitt
Chief Executive Officer
Caroline works to encourage women in their faith journey, coordinating regular gatherings to explore the Bible with them. She also facilitates training for Christians.
Caroline Spencer
Reframe (Women's Groups)
Sam is a cultural analyst, public speaker, author, medical doctor, and karaoke buddy. He speaks at events all around Australia and overseas.
Sam Chan
Speaker | EvQ
Craig founded City Bible Forum in 1991. He works to support and grow the network of Christian workplace groups.
Craig Josling
Founder | In House Groups
Wilbur oversees the work of City Bible Forum in Hobart.
Will Longbottom
Development Director
David works part-time overseeing the growth and support of the prayer network. He also works part-time as an advisor in technology strategy and change.
David Chan
Executive | Melbourne
Mark is the Executive for Networks and moonlights as one of our speakers to young workers. Mark has qualifications in theology and is a former tax consultant.
Mark Leong
Executive | Graduates
Sue provides administrative and technical support. She has previously worked as an IT manager and programmer, and has experience as a church treasurer and administrator.
Sue Cosijn
Executive | Data Analytics
Andrew oversees Life@Work and is the former dean of the Ridley Marketplace Institute. He is a tutor and sessional lecturer at Ridley College, has a background in radio journalism and is the author of two books.
Andrew Laird
Executive | Canberra
David oversees the financial management of the national organisation.
David Jacobs
Business Manager
Léni enjoys meeting to discuss the Bible and the bigger questions of life with people of any faith or no faith. She also facilitates training for Christians, in particular to connect their faith and work life.
Léni-Jo McMillan
Lead Workplace Mobiliser | Perth
Russ enjoys developing large public forums to engage workers with the bigger questions of life. He oversees Reel Dialogue.
Russell Matthews
Reel Dialogue
Scott's passion is to equip workers to share Jesus in their workplaces. Scott has previously worked as an engineer in construction, utilities, and allied primary industries.
Scott Pasley
Evangelistic Prayer Teams
Aaron coordinates events and the development and distribution of resources. He has qualifications in theology and experience working in university ministry. Prior to that, he worked in sales.
Aaron Johnstone
Bridge Fellowship (Men's Groups) | Hobart
Angus works to strengthen City Bible Forum's work with local churches in Tamworth
Angus Martin
Lead City Mobiliser | Tamworth
Cassie is based in Sydney and works to promote City Bible Forum and Third Space
Cassie Peisley
Marketing
Eric works the strengthen City Bible Forum's relationships with churches in Brisbane
Eric Smith
Workplace Mobiliser | Brisbane
Grace meets with young workers, helping them engage with Jesus and see his impact on their working lives. Other than speaking fluent Mandarin, German and English, Grace also has qualifications in theology.
Grace Huang
Graduates | Mandarin Workers Network
Jess works to support and grow the network of Christian workplace groups. She loves reading the Bible with women and supporting women leaders. Previously she worked in the food industry, admin, accounts payable and payroll.
Jessica Ko
Workplace Mobiliser | Sydney
Jessica Pham
Jess is a ministry apprentice with City Bible Forum, supporting the Headstart young workers network. She has a background in corporate communications and holds qualifications in theology.
Jessica Pham
Graduates | Sydney
Jessie is a ministry apprentice based in Brisbane and works to encourage young workers to live out their faith in the workplace. She has a background in Health and still occasionally works as a radiographer.
Jessie Wong
Graduates | Brisbane
Ken oversees national systems development and technical support. Formerly employed in IT consulting and software development in the finance sector, he also provides ministry support.
Ken West
Digital Manager
Kim works to support and grow in-house Christian groups and other activities within the Parramatta CBD. He has worked in Workplace Groups ministry for 26 years.
Kim Riley
Parramatta
Maddy completed her ministry apprenticeship with City Bible Forum and now focuses on our young workers network, Headstart and also workers in the In-House group network.
Madelaine Osborne
Graduates | Sydney
Martin works to support and grow the network of Christian workplace groups. A Korean-Canadian-Australian, he is a former finance analyst. Martin has qualifications in theology.
Martin Chung
Accountants, Actuaries and Finance Professionals
Michele works at City Bible Forum as a frontline worker in Melbourne.
Michele Ong
Workplace Mobiliser | Melbourne
Nadya is a CPA qualified accountant and provides accounts support in part-time capacity.
Nadya Hertiandi
Accounts Manager
Peter supports and coordinates the City Legal and Bridge Street Fellowship networks. He is a former Lawyer and School Chaplain.
Peter Wrench
City Legal
Randal co-ordinates the Bridge Fellowship, connecting men from all different backgrounds and careers. He has a passion for discussing the place of faith in all of life’s journey.
Randal Benn
Bridge Fellowship (Men's Groups) | Sydney
Rob works in the Relationships Team in Perth
Rob Lydon
Perth
Ron Vicencio portrait
Ron is seeking to establish City Bible Forum in the Philippines.
Ron Vicencio
Volunteer
Ryan is a volunteer at CBF
Ryan Lian
Volunteer
Simone’s passion is to see women come to Christ and grow in their knowledge and love of Him. She works to strengthen City Bible Forum’s relationships with individuals and churches in Brisbane.
Simone Stuart
Lead Workplace Mobiliser | Brisbane
Steph's background is business and hospitality. She's in the office part-time, and also runs a small catering business.
Stephanie Gear
Support Team
Tharindu works to strengthen City Bible Forum's relationship with churches in Brisbane
Tharindu Fernando
Brisbane
Tim is a marketer with 20+ years of sales and marketing experience. He is a passionate Christian looking for opportunities to spread The Word 121 across communities.
Tim Chen
EvQ
Vivi provides financial support to the team
Vivi Joe
Support Team
William Bodeker, EPT Network Co-Ordinator
Will lives in Adelaide with his wife and two young children, working with SA Water. Will is excited to volunteer with City Bible Forum to help see prayer teams established throughout Adelaide.
William Bodeker
Evangelistic Prayer Teams | Adelaide
Contact us
Call us
02 9251 1166
Address
L3, 13-15 Bridge St
Sydney
Post
GPO Box 3266
Sydney NSW 2001
Email
info@citybibleforum.org

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