Our Team

Liberty Family Church is led by an Eldership chosen to lead and care for the members of our church community.

Elders at Liberty are selected by members of the Eldership group in line with biblical criteria (1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9).

Members of our church community serve alongside the Elders on the committee of our incorporated association.

Our staff team oversees various areas of church life and ministry in line with our vision, mission, and values.

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Ps Joel Hawting | LEAD Pastor & Elder

Having grown up in the Healesville community, Joel has a big heart to connect with the people of the Yarra Valley. Energised to see people’s lives transformed by God’s love, Joel is married to Laura and dad to two beautiful daughters and one handsome son. Joel appreciates the finer points of really great coffee, good food and conversation…not necessarily in that order.

JEN HOILES | CHILDREN’S PASTOR

With a passion and zest for life, Jen loves living in the Yarra Valley and seeing children truly thrive. She has lots of experience working with children and families in disability, school, and ministry fields. You’ll find Jen off the beaten track bushwalking with hubby Trent, swinging high up on a ropes course on a kids’ camp, or cuddling up to some furry friends of the guinea pig or canine variety!

Laura HAWTING | COMMUNITY PASTOR

Laura is passionate to see our church find effective ways to share the good news about Jesus with our local community. Married to Joel, they share three wonderful children enjoying the beautiful chaos of family life! On a sunny Saturday, Laura enjoys making her dream garden come to life, reading a good book, and getting out and about with family and friends.

Peter rogers | Elder

Peter and his wife, Jenny, moved to Healesville in 1989, where they have enjoyed raising four children in the beauty of the Valley. A local GP dedicated to family health, Peter is also passionate for families to discover the love and life intended by God. Peter keeps active through golf and swimming and enjoys musical theatre.