
Meet The Team

Steven Layson
Senior Minister
Steve has been part of Gerringong Anglican Church through all the “Covid years”. He is married to Lorna and they have three adult children, two of whom are now married. As a former teacher, Steve loves to help people understand the good news of God’s love for them. He firmly believes that God’s Word can bring hope and meaning to people’s lives in the 21st Century. He enjoys all kinds of sport and music, and loves hanging out with family and friends.

Ed Happer
Assistant Minister
Ed is a recent graduate of Moore Theological College. He is married to Rachel, they met while both studying at college. Before ministry, he was a professional flautist working with the Sydney concert orchestra and the Australian Army band - Sydney. He loves AFL, supporting the Swans, and has recently started playing squash. He also loves a good board game. Ed’s passion for ministry streams from a deep conviction of God’s Word and his desire to get alongside fellow believers encouraging them in their faith and our mission to seek and save the lost.

Dane Courtney
Honorary Associate Minister
Dane worked briefly as a teacher (Mathematics), and then for the Crusader Union before theological study and ordination in 1988. After leading three parishes in Sydney, he spent six years in Launceston, Tasmania, where he was the Rector of a city church and part-time Archdeacon. Dane and Bronwen retired from full-time ministry in mid-2023 and moved back to their home in Gerroa. They have three adult children and four grandchildren. Dane is a member of the Anglican Church of Australia’s Liturgy Commission and is Chair of Broughton Publishing, which produces the Prayer Book.

Michelle Young
Administrator
Michelle has been a part of Gerringong Anglican for the past 22 years, she and her husband David have three adult children. During this time she has been involved in many aspects of church life, including our ongoing Holiday Fun and Cottage Clothes ministries.
Michelle has a combination of administrative and people-based work history, which means that her role as Administrator effectively combines her gifts of attention to detail as well as her love for connecting with and encouraging those she comes into contact with.
Meet Our Wardens
Our Churchwardens are a group of dedicated & kind-hearted volunteers who help make our church function. Along with the staff, they are responsible for both the physical, financial and spiritual direction of our church.

Jeff Black
Warden

Beth Hazell
Warden

Ian Reynolds
Warden
Meet Our Parish Council
Our Parish Councillors work alongside our staff & Churchwardens to help set and conduct the day-to-day life and operation of the church. Like the Wardens, they are volunteers, who graciously give of their time to serve our church family.

Ailie Bridges, David Broadley, Chris Chandler, Sarah Ellis, Garry Langton, Les Miller, Kim Taylor, Lilian Welsh
