Pastors

Ed Marshall

  • Born → Durban, South Africa
  • Likes → Fishing,
  • Specialises → 8am & 10am Service

Ed Marshall was born in Durban South Africa, the oldest of four brothers. After leaving school Ed trained and flew as a pilot in the South African Air Force for six years. He was converted at 21 yrs of age and soon thereafter sensed God’s call to vocational ministry. Upon leaving the SAAF he completed four years of seminary training and entered pastoral ministry in 1976. He came to Australia in 1998 and has been the pastor at Moore Park since 2003. His ministry focusses on prayer, preaching, evangelism and pastoral care. His personal life goal is to win 100 men to Christ and disciple them into fully committed followers of Jesus. Ed is married to Jennifer and they have two sons and a daughter. His hobbies are fishing, swimming and DIY around the house.

Jennifer is an MK (missionary kid) who grew up in Zambia (Central Africa) where her parents were missionaries on a remote mission station. Jenny is a registered nurse and currently works in aged care. Her hobbies are gardening and scrap-booking.

David Ross

  • Born → Nambour, QLD
  • Likes → Dirt Bike Riding, Camping
  • Specialises → 9am Bellbowrie District Congregation

Associate Pastor Dave Ross (Dav or DavRoss) is married to Madeline and together they are raising three children. As a family they are into camping and trail bike riding. Prior to entering pastoral ministry in January 2002, he served for 20 years in the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) as a Radio Technician.

Dav joined the pastoral team at MPBC in January of 2006 after completing his BMin studies at Malyon College (Qld). He is currently the Pastor of the recently planted Bellbowrie District Congregation. In addition to this primary role, Dav advocates for school aged and high school graduate young adults attending MPBC up to age 25.

Madeline is from Brisbane, and works fulltime as a Teacher Aide. She has a keen interest in ministry to women, and assists with the running of the Queensland Baptists  “Equipping Partners For Ministry” (EPM).

Dav is passionate about the idea of Christians “doing authentic life together” in relationship based cell groups, where the four critical elements of Christian existence (Upwards, Inwards, Outwards, Forwards) are best able to flourish in an intentionally balanced way.