OUR STAFF

Jono Squire

Senior Pastor

Jono is married to Jenny and they have four adult children, one delightful granddaughter, and a dog named Archie. Jono loves running, hiking and bush walking. He grew up in Armidale before moving to Sydney to study at the University of New South Wales.

Ben Pakula

Assistant Pastor

Ben is married to Stacie and they have three boys! During the week, Ben leads our Youth and Young Adult ministries and particularly loves when that involves music. Ben was brought up a Jew, and came to know the good news of Jesus when he was 19.

Karen Lawson-Smith

Assistant Pastor

Karen loves opening the Bible with women and young people, especially when it involves coffee! She enjoys baking and reading and delights in being an aunt!

Dan Carmody

Assistant Pastor

Dan is married to Beth and has a beautiful daughter and son! He is often busily digging deep into a technology related hobby and loves to turn creative ideas into practical realities. Dan helps with the “behind the scenes” admin we do so that members of our church can increasingly love and serve each other (and our community) through Sunday services and other ministry activities.

Mick Bullen

Assistant Pastor

Mick is married to Kat and has 3 beautiful daughters! Mick has a heart for ministry in the south-west of Sydney, and loves talking to people about Jesus. Mick focuses on helping us share the good news of Jesus with the community of Camden Valley and beyond. 

Kate Dingwall

Assistant Pastor - Children's Ministry

Kate Dingwall has been a member of staff at Grace Anglican Church staff since 2020, serving as the Children’s Ministry Team Leader. Married to Ian, she is a proud mother of two boys. Kate’s own faith is rooted in the teachings she received as a child, which inspires her passion for sharing the gospel with children of all ages. She delights in equipping others to do the same and fostering a safe and engaging environment for children to grow in their faith.

Lachlan Webb

Ministry Trainee

Lachlan is undertaking an MTS apprenticeship at Grace, to be trained and equipped for a lifetime of ministry. He loves getting amongst young people and showing them how good Jesus is from God’s Word. Lachlan is married to Caitlin and loves creating, playing and listening to music (which is probably why he and his trainer, Ben, get on so well)!

Peter Graham

Ministry Support - Finance

Peter serves our church by providing administrative support for many aspects of Grace Anglican, including its systems and finances. Peter is married to Helen, and loves to spend his Saturdays cycling, and seeing his family!