2026 Springwood Leadership Council (Church Board)

Name Role
Alana Smolka Safety and Compliance Director
Alina van Rensburg Pastor
Angela Biddle Clerk
Belinda Wade KIDS Ministry Director
Carol-joy Patrick Communication Director
Christia Willcocks Young Adult Director
Dave Patrick Facilities Manager
Dayne Habermann Lead Pastor
Gabby Shaw Pastor
Gavin Williams Lead Elder (LDC)
Graeme May Pastor
Jan Took Lead Elder (FC)
Jankester Ayala Treasurer
Letitia Madden Worship Director (LDC)
Loren Justins Chair, Lead Elder (Admin)
Malcolm Potts Elder (FC)
Mian George Youth Director
Michael Gardiner Pathfinder Director
Regent Neihkhup Zomi Group Director
Sally Hall-Watson Worship Director (FC)
Sone Mariner Connections Director
Church Decision Making

As part of our church family, you are welcome and encouraged to attend our Springwood Membership Meetings (SMM), which are usually held quarterly. These were previously known as Business Meetings or Church Family Meetings. These meetings give members the opportunity to raise questions, share concerns, and ask the Springwood Leadership Council (SLC) to look into matters further.

The SLC, previously known as the Church Board, meets each month and helps guide the work of the church more broadly. It takes direction from the SMM, and from the leaders who have been nominated and voted into the SLC by the church family.

The Springwood Advisory Team (SAT), also known as the Leadership Team or Adcom, is generally made up of the pastors and lead elders, along with one or two invited lay members. This group meets between SLC meetings to consider matters the SLC has asked it to explore further, and at times may also bring matters to the SLC for consideration before they are taken to the SMM.

We know there are a few different groups and names to keep track of, but we hope this gives a helpful picture of how decisions are made at Springwood. The names of those serving in these groups are listed above. They have either been nominated and voted on by the church family, or invited by the SAT or SLC to assist in an advisory role when needed.

After each monthly SLC meeting, we aim to share in our eNews some of the key matters being worked through, along with any challenges being faced. This helps our church family stay informed, and gives you the chance to reach out with questions, thoughts, or prayers where appropriate.

At the same time, some matters discussed by the SLC are confidential and are not suitable for public communication. In those cases, a private conversation with a leader may be the best way forward.

Loren Justins
SLC Chairman