Our leadership team

Meet the members of our council, led by Chair Tim Hanna.

Meet our board, led by Chair Nigel King.

Meet our Executive Group, led by CEO Bill Lyon.

ONC (Business studies), FCPA, FAICD, CFTP, JP (Qual)

Nigel re-joined the Board in July 2018, having previously served as a Board member from February 2013 to February 2016. A business and corporate affairs consultant and professional company director, Nigel currently serves as Chair of the Churches of Christ Board. He was formerly the CEO of a multi-national company. Nigel also serves as a Director of the Australian College of Ministries (ACOM) and the Council of Churches of Christ in Australia (CCCA)

In 2026, Nigel was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division in recognition of his service to business, governance and the community.

Nigel is continually inspired by the dedicated and compassionate people across our organisation and by those who minister daily to people in need. Each time he visits a Churches of Christ site, Nigel is encouraged by the unwavering dedication of our people and their commitment to our mission.

LLM (Commercial), LLB, GradDipLP, GAICD

Steven was a previous member of the Churches of Christ Board between 2012 and 2018, during which he was Chair of the Governance and Risk Committee for five years. He re-joined the Board in late 2022 and currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Board, Chair of the Governance and Risk Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Steven is an experienced commercial lawyer with more than 15 years’ experience in private practice. He practised with a Brisbane law firm where he was a partner. He specialised in dispute resolution, insolvency and restructuring. After leaving private practice, Steven founded Muller Property Group, acquiring and managing a boutique portfolio of commercial retail properties.

Steven brings significant legal, commercial and governance experience to his position on the Board.

Steven is a member of Springwood Church of Christ, where he and his family worshipped until moving earlier in 2026. Since then, he and his family have attended HumeRidge Church of Christ.

GAICD, Bachelors of Science (Hons), Bachelors of Science (Maths & Physics), Diploma in Datametrics and Post Graduate Teaching Diploma.

Brendina joined the Board in 2024 and brings with her 35 years’ experience in transformation programs and information management, and more than 20 years in management and senior leadership roles. She has a wide range of experience across all core business functions. 
 
Over the last decade she has pursued her passion of making a difference to the most vulnerable people in our communities by delivering technology solutions to government, public and not for profit clients. She recently retired from her role as partner at a global professional services firm. 
 
Brendina has been an active member of Wonga Park Christian Reformed Church since 2006. She recently became a member of the Safe Church Advisory Committee of the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia.

GAICD, GradDip International Development, BBus (Accy)

Paul joined the Board on 1 April 2024 and is currently CEO of Transform Cambodia, a child development organisation that is committed to transforming the lives of more than 2,000 street children in Phnom Penh. With experience across a range of not-for-profits, including being the CEO of Destiny Rescue Australia, Paul has also held roles with The Salvation Army, KPMG, and within the real estate and e-commerce industries. Paul has strong skills in business transformation and has a steadfast commitment to driving healthy culture. 

He has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from QUT, Executive Leadership Program with Arrow Leadership, a Graduate Diploma in International Development and is a Graduate of the Institute of Company Directors. 

BTh, DMin, GAICD

Tim is a leadership advisor, mentor and speaker, with a desire to help leaders grow, both professionally and personally. He has spent over 30 years in Australian church ministry, leading local churches across several states, lecturing at the Theological College and in the church leadership with Willow Creek Australia. He is the former CEO of Compassion Australia and most recently served as CEO of Sports Chaplaincy Australia.

In 2026, Tim was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in recognition of his service to the church and to charitable organisations.

Tim also serves as a Director of the Australian College of Ministries (ACOM) and the Council of Churches of Christ in Australia (CCCA). In his capacity as Council Chair, he chairs the Ministry Ethics Unit and the Nominations and Memberships Committee, and is a member of the Mission, People and Culture Committee.

Tim has been married to Chris for over 50 years and has nine children and 25 grandchildren. He has a long connection with Churches of Christ and is a member of Kenmore Church of Christ. His own experience and opportunities have given him a passion to help leaders flourish in their own leadership roles, so now Tim is committing himself to this endeavour, sharing his love and passion for the church and his desire to see it grow.

PhD Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases, MSc [HONS] Clinical Sciences - Microbiology, BSc Science

Paran joined the Board on 1 July 2024 and is a Medical Scientist currently working with Queensland Health where she advised the Health Ministry on COVID-19 outbreak management during the pandemic. Paran’s experience includes scientific research and analysis, and project management for collaborated ventures between Australia and India, and 15 years teaching at Griffith University. 

She brings to the Board significant experience in clinical governance and also serves on the Boards of Not-for-Profit charities. Paran is an active member of Sunnybank Churches of Christ and is aware of the constant contention between legislation, safety, quality and mission-oriented service, and seeks alternate avenues to reach out with the message of Hope in Christ.

AICD, FATSE, HonFIEAust, BE(Hons) 

Colin joined the Board in February 2025 and has over 35 years executive experience in government operations, regulatory environments and board directorships. Colin spent nearly 14 years as CEO of Brisbane City Council (BCC) and has served on a number of boards including the City of Brisbane Investment Corporation.  

Prior to his time at BCC, Colin was a Director-General in the Queensland Government with responsibility for the state’s planning, local governments and annual infrastructure programs.  Colin also had the role of the state’s Coordinator-General and facilitated the state’s major public and private investments across most sectors. 

Currently serving on the Development & Design Integrity Panel of the Brisbane Airport Corporation, Colin brings a comprehensive and strategic skillset that drives successful outcomes.

BPhty (Hons), AHPRA

Leo joined the Board in October 2025 and contributes to the Clinical Governance and Risk Committee. He brings extensive leadership experience across aged care, health services, and retirement living, with a career spanning not-for-profit, government, and private sectors.

Currently serving in an executive role within the hospital sector, Leo oversees a national portfolio of surgical hospitals, diagnostic services, and pathology operations. He has led clinical governance reforms, implemented national safety and quality frameworks, and delivered full accreditation across aged care, disability, and hospital services.

Leo’s passion for mission-led care is shaped by his Christian faith and deep respect for human dignity. “Clinical governance is more than compliance; it’s about stewarding trust and safeguarding every life in our care.”

Master of Speech Pathology, BA (Languages & Linguistics), GAICD

Karra joined the Board in February 2026 and brings significant experience across clinical services, organisational culture and person-centred care. She is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Eloff and Andrews Clinical Psychology, a multi-site private mental health service on the Sunshine Coast.

For over a decade, Karra has led governance oversight, strategic direction, and cultural leadership, with a strong focus on ethical, evidence-based practice and high-quality service delivery.

Karra is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and presents and consults for innovative organisations nationally and internationally.  She is also the founder of The Lament Project™, supporting churches to develop sustainable pathways for people experiencing hardship.

Karra and her family attend Lakeshore Community Church of Christ.

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Human Resource Management), Master of Human Resource Management, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Certified Professional Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute (CAHRI)

Jessica joined the Board in August 2026 and brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across people and culture, organisational performance, governance and organisational transformation. 

As Chief People Officer at Campbell Construction Co and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, she provides strategic leadership across people, culture, performance, compliance, workplace health and safety, and organisational development.

Jessica also serves as a Non-Executive Director in both the private and not-for-profit sectors and chairs a board committee overseeing people, performance and culture. Throughout her career Jessica has held senior leadership positions, including running her own consultancy, across a range of industries such as construction, technology, insurance, superannuation, professional services and manufacturing.

Jessica is passionate about purpose-led organisations and creating healthy workplace cultures that enable people and organisations to flourish.

Jessica and her family are active in their local church community at Anthem Church on the Sunshine Coast.

BBus, AssocDipElecEng

Bill joined Churches of Christ as CEO in April 2024  and was appointed to the Board in May 2024 with an established track record of leading business transformation and driving change through innovation.

With broad sector experience, including the NFP sector, Bill has demonstrated ability to engage teams and build customer centric cultures has delivered operational efficiencies, and improved organisational performance and culture.

Bill was drawn to Churches of Christ to bring his diverse experience and leadership to provide solutions to people in need with care, compassion, innovation and wisdom, ensuring a mission-based approach to everything he and the Organisation does.

In addition to a Bachelor of Business Degree and Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering Bill is an experienced company Director.

RN, BNursing, CNA, GCertHServMgt, CEMD, MBA

Donna was appointed Director Seniors Living in March 2022. She joined the organisation in 2017, and was drawn to our value of Unconditional Love, which resonated with her passion of advocating for and assisting the ageing members of our communities to live their best lives.  

Donna engages an innovative, no barriers approach to enriching the lives of older Australian’s through flexible, responsive, consumer-focussed care delivery models that respond to an ever-changing care environment.

Donna is a Registered Nurse and has post-graduate qualifications in Health Services Management and Executive Management Development.

CPA, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, DipPM, CIMA (ACMA), MAICD

Shilpa has extensive experience internationally and in Australia, particularly within the aged care, hospitals and health care industry. 

She has a track record of successfully managing large, complex, multi-site aged care operations, heading key strategic transformational and technology initiatives, revenue generation and optimisation, leading corporate services functions, managing mergers, acquisitions and growth. 

Shilpa is a Christian and regularly worships at the OLR parish in Kenmore. She is well aligned to CofC’s values and is committed to our success. Her approach involves bringing people together to problem-solve, empowering teams, focusing on customer outcomes and employee experience.

Rue has over 20 years’ experience as a legal, governance, risk and compliance professional in Australia and internationally. 

She joined Churches of Christ to use her skills and contribute to a mission and vision that places supporting people experiencing vulnerabilities at the centre of its existence.

She leads a team that empowers the organisation to achieve its objectives, provide assurance, manage risk, drive improvement and maintain ethical standards.

Rue is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), member of the Governance Institute of Australia and is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Grant brings with him more than 25 years’ experience as a psychologist, including 12 years of leadership and executive experience, in both public and not-for-profit service organisations across child protection, mental health, and drug and alcohol services. He is passionate about delivering improved clinical governance and client outcomes. 

Grant most recently held senior management roles in not-for-profit organisations, overseeing risk and compliance, quality and practice improvement for clinical services; and upskilling management in financial literacy, analysis and performance monitoring.

Donna joined Churches of Christ in 2014 and has 25 years of experience serving in local Churches of Christ. She holds a degree in theology, is an ordained minister, and is passionate about seeing people come together to fulfil our mission of bringing the light of Christ to communities. 

With a background in both the non-profit and financial sectors, Donna brings diverse experience to her role alongside qualifications in coaching, finance, and governance. 

Donna leads the Mission team, and through our chaplains, churches and campuses, supports the wellbeing of our people, the health of our churches, and the integration of our mission across Churches of Christ.