Our Pastors

Our pastors are here to serve you and help you deepen your relationship with God. You may contact them at any time if you need information or help or have questions needing an answer.

Pastor - Spanish congregation: Pastor Antonio Rodriguez

Berwick and Nazaret churches have been involved in a ministry partnership since early 2005. Antonio began his ministry as pastor of the Nazaret church in early 2004 having been a member of the church for more than 15 years.

Antonio and his wife Guadalupe emmigrated to Australia from El Salvadore in the early 1990's. They have three delightful daughters. Antonio has a passion to see Latin American families in Melbourne reached with the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pastor - Youth & Young Adults: Rev. Wally Starchenko

Wally has been pastor of our youth and young adults since the beginning of 2006. He has studied at Kingsley and Whitley Colleges in Melbourne and has a passion for youth and young adults ministry. On October 21, 2007, Wally was officially ordained as a Baptist pastor - Congratulations Wally!

Pastor: Lin Rauber

Lin was appointed Associate Pastor in February 2008, and subsequently Interim Pastor in March 2009. He is responsible for our English Speaking congregation. Lin recently completed his Bachelor of Theology Degree at the Bible College of Victoria and is currently discerning God's call on his life for Ordination at Whitley, the Baptist Theological College. Lin and his wife Irene have been worshipping with us since 2003.