Staff

Rev Riley Smith

Riley joined the VHBC pastoral staff team in 2016 and transitioned into the role of Lead Pastor in 2023. Riley is passionate about seeing our church grow deeper in formation in the way of Jesus that we might become a people more and more pervaded with love for God, each other and those in our…

Rev Dr Tony Ling

Tony Ling originates from Tasmania and has been in the ministry since 1988. He has been serving at VHBC since 2007, is married to Robyn, and have three adult children. He is the SAPOL Chaplain for Victor Harbor. His post-graduate research was in pastoral burnout related to organisational culture. As of August 2023 he is…

Lisa Knowles

Lisa Knowles is our VHBC Office Administrator. If you want to know what’s happening in and around VHBC, Lisa is the person to talk to! Lisa is the friendly voice on the end of the phone when you ring the church office, and she serves the pastoral staff, leadership team and broader church with her…

Max Burgess

Max joined the VHBC staff team in 2023 as our Youth Ministry Leader. Having served on the CONNECT Youth Ministry Team for several years prior, Max was appointed to lead our youth ministry through this next season as he continues his study to become a chiroporactor. Max is passionate about following Jesus and leading young…

Naomi Smith

Naomi joined the VHBC staff team in 2023 in the role of Children’s Ministry Leader. Having spent many years as a primary school teacher, Naomi is blessing our church community as she leads the Victor Kids ministry along with Little Steps Playgroup, and cares for the families of our church.