Our team
God’s church is a team - here’s a few of the friendly faces on our staff team, who are here to serve our church and community.
Dave Rogers
Senior Minister
/ dave@clovelly.org.au
Loves coffee, football, beach time, seeing the grace of Jesus change lives. Married to Mera with three kids.
Fiona Smartt
Director of Ministry (P/T)
/ fiona@clovelly.org.au
Fiona enjoys time with friends, especially when she gets to cook for them! She loves seeing lives transformed by the love and grace of God in Jesus. She’s married to Ryan, with two fun kids.
Amani Kazogolo
Director of Kids, Youth + Young adults
/ amani@clovelly.org.au
Amani directs our ministry to kids and youth, including Kids Church and Friday afternoon programs. Married to Em with two fantastic kids. He wants you to know that he supports the Sydney Thunder.
Neil Watkinson
Community Groups + Welcoming (P/T)
/ neil@clovelly.org.au
Neil has worked as an architect in the UK, a minister in Singapore and England, and internationally with the Proclamation Trust. Married to Sharon with one energetic daughter.
Student Ministers
Serving at St Luke’s while studying at Bible College.
Ben Pears (and Emily)
Brian McAlea (and Theodora)
Genevieve John
Ministry Support (P/T)
/ churchoffice@clovelly.org.au
Hours: Monday: 9:30-2:30, Wednesday: 9.30 - 12:30, Friday 9am-1pm.
Community Group leaders
Much of the real action at St Luke’s happens in our Community Groups. We’re so thankful for our Community Group leaders who care for these little communities within our church community, who rally the troops, and who help chart the future for our church as a whole.
Wardens and Parish Council
As an Anglican church, we elect representatives each February/March to help us pursue our vision. These include a 'Parish Council' who govern our finances and property, and Wardens who administer them. You can read about their responsibilities here.
Those elected/appointed at our 2025 AGM:
Wardens: Prof. C. Bellenger, Dr. S. Gerber, S. Groves.
Parish Councillors: A. Brickell, D. Columbro, M. Jothy, A. Jamieson.
Synod Representatives (for the 2023-25 triennium): A/Prof. Prof. Bellenger, G. Oxley.
Our Safe Ministry Representative:
J. Woodhouse (contact)