Meet the Team
Brett & Mary-Ann Lush A relentless passion for community, as God intended it to be, fuels the vision of Community Pastor and Director of Seeds of Hope, Brett Lush. Brett has lived and worked on the Gold Coast for over 20 years, and was busy pursuing a career in Real Estate before he encountered the life-transforming message of the Gospel. It marked a significant change in direction for Brett and after various jobs, ministry opportunities and study at Refiners Fire Discipleship Training Centre, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. Growing up in the country, Brett experienced first-hand what genuine community living could be like and was captured by the picture in Acts 2 of a unified and closely connected community of people living, working and sharing with God and with each other. Seeds of Hope was birthed out of this journey and gives practical expression to building community the Kingdom way; reaching out to the lost and lonely, restoring the broken, raising up people to fulfil their life’s purpose, releasing each ones greatest potential. Brett spends most of his time working alongside churches, community service and social service organisations to create effective community building initiatives. More than a program, his desire is that Seeds of Hope will model the simplicity and beauty of community life as God intended, and activate people to a lifestyle that values, cares for and serves the community they live in everyday. Mary-Ann is the Personal Assistant to our Senior Minister, Len Rossow. She assists with all aspects of administration and pastoral care. She is also a worship leader and provides oversight for the Genesis 8:00am worship team. Brett and Mary-Ann have three children Courtney, Emma and Nicholas. Jenny MurfetYouth Pastor and Training for Life Centre Registrar 
Jenny provides Pastoral Oversight within Genesis, with an emphasis on Youth, Young Adults and Young Married members of the congregation. She has a passion for seeing young people discover the value of who God created them to be, helping them to find their place in building God's Kingdom, while also walking with them as they deal with the things life throws at them. She is also involved with the Training for Life Centre as a teacher and Registrar, and assists with general administrative support in the church office. She is married to Scott and they have three children, Codi, Toby and Stephanie. |
Sue HuttonPastoral Assistant & Office Co-ordinator 
Sue is the Registrar for Refiners Fire Discipleship Training Centre and the Training for Life Centre, providing administrative support and pastoral care for people undertaking any form of study or training at Genesis. She is also involved in the worship and dance ministries. Married to Vince, they have two boys Jeremy and Brett. Jess ClaassenChildren's Pastor Jess takes care of the Children's Ministries at Genesis, providing leadership and oversight to the various programs for children that operate both during the week and on Sundays here at Genesis. She is also currently studying at Uni for a degree in Education and is married to Ken. VolunteersGenesis has numerous volunteers that serve at the church and in the community throughout the week. Without their skills, service and time, we would be lost. A big ‘Thank you’ to all our brilliant volunteers and if you’d like to get involved in any of the ministries at Genesis, or help in the office please call us on (07) 5525 3534. Genesis Leadership TeamThe Leadership Team provides spiritual oversight for the people and ministry of Genesis Christian Ministries by;
The TeamLen & Helen Rossow
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