Meet the NGPC Leadership Team

DANIEL COMBRIDGE: RULING ELDER (Session Clerk)

Despite his unassuming boyish looks, Daniel is considerably older than he claims. A father of three adult children, he is well known for his refusal to bend with the wind of fashion, maintaining a 'sensible, uncomplicated' dress and disposition.

Amanda has courageously smiled for over 30 years of marriage, and faithfully supported Daniel as they moved across state borders, working in the computer industry and the Presbyterian church.

Daniel likes computers, grammar, and coffee.

Our Elders

Our Deacons

BEN DUNCANSON: RULING ELDER

Ben is married to Rachel, and they are blessed with four children.

Ben owns and runs a busy arborist business (Climb Right Tree Services). Ben's family background is one of long, illustrious beards, strong faith, and very questionable football judgement. Sadly, Ben barracks for Footscray.

TIM HARDGRAVE: RULING ELDER

Tim was born in NZ and raised in a Christian family. He attended church until his late teens. He then went his own way and chased after the things of this world. He moved to Australia in 2008.

In 2010/11 he started attending NGPC and began to consider the cost of following Jesus. He is Married to Kelly, and has three daughters and a son. Tim builds houses during the week.

RICHARD WORTH: RULING ELDER

Richard graduated MA in Political Studies from Auckland University and went on to study at Grace Theological College.

He is married to Janie and they have five adult children and four grandchildren. His hobbies are running, fitness and reading all things history.

While Richard is well respected and loved at NGPC it's also fair to say he's also slightly, just ever so slightly eccentric.

DARREN MIDDLETON: TEACHING ELDER

Darren and Ruth have been married for 30 years, they are blessed with seven children, two iconic 1960's Land Rovers and two lazy Australian bulldogs.

Darren was converted at the age of 23 from a non-Christian home when reading the Bible for the first time.

After theological college, he has served as a Presbyterian minister for the last 25+ years in Vic and NSW, with the last 14 years as the pastor

MATT HORMAN: RULING ELDER

Matt is Geelong-born and bred. He is a high-school English and History teacher. He is keen to help people see and know that God is good and sovereign in all things. Even in Matt's (many) darkest sporting moments, he still remains committed to the twin truths of God’s sovereignty and goodness.

Matt and his wife, Nat, live locally, and they have two young boys who are always up for a spot of wrestling or backyard footy.

JACK BONGERS-FRASER: DEACON

Jack is married to Holly, and they have children and many grandchildren. Jack's previous job was that of an 'extra' in various bloody battle scenes in the Netflix series 'Vikings'.

These days, Jack is employed in care support services, which seems a little more consistent with the Christian faith than embedding sharp pieces of iron deep into the anatomy of others.

Jack also continues to work hard at cultivating an epic-sized beard.

PHIL DUNCANSON: DEACON

Phil picks up rubbish for a living.

He is married to Cathy and has three children. Phil loves hanging out with his family and his church family.

In his spare time, he likes to chase ducks and other delicious animals around the countryside.

VIKKI KENNY: DEACONESS

Vikki is married to Don; they have 7 children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. Vikki came to faith at 9 years of age, and her faith has flourished in recent years. Don and Vikki enjoy games nights and entertaining friends and family.

Vikki has a heart for helping and caring for people. She enjoys walking, sewing, craft and reading.

NARELLE LENDON: DEACONESS

Narelle grew up in a strong Christian home and continues to have a very robust faith in Christ. Narelle is blessed with four adult children and a grandchild.

Narelle runs our MoneyFit program where she and others teach people how to manage their money better to bless our community.

Narelle is also the treasurer at NGPC, which is unusual (for treasurers), as she really is quite a likeable and generous soul.

ALISON LUDAS: DEACONESS

Alison “Ali” is known for her love of cats and drinking tea. She works in software and business coaching and is completing a Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Christian).

Ali also serves as the Treasurer for Women’s Ministries Victoria. For leisure, Ali enjoys connections with friends and family, tenpin bowling, archery, attending orchestras and performances, road trips and snow trips.