Our Team

Principal

BA, MA, PhD

A lecturer, teacher, writer and researcher, Dr Laurel Moffatt has spent the last decade combining her research and writing skills with her love of Jesus and the Bible. With a background in tertiary education and more recent experience as the Diocesan Researcher for the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, she brings strengths of not just qualifications and experience, but curiosity and grace to lead Mary Andrews College as Principal.

Dean of Education

BEd(Hons), BDiv(Hons), PhD

An educator and theologian, Rev Dr Becki Philip is passionate about the intersection of education, theology, and Christian ministry. She holds a PhD in curriculum from Sydney University and theological studies from Moore Theological College. As Dean of Education at Mary Andrews College, she brings a distinctive blend of theological insight and innovative learning design to shape the college’s educational offerings with depth, creativity, and purpose.

Dean of Operations

BBus, DipTh

Creating an environment where students can flourish and study well is a priority for Mary Andrews. Mel contributes to this endeavour through developing and improving vital systems and processes. Mel welcomes your feedback and loves generally encouraging students during their time here.

College Registrar

BSc(Hons)

As College Registrar, Sarah is responsible for the administration of our courses. Sarah has been with Mary Andrews College since 1995 and Registrar from 2008.

Resource Development Manager

BSocWk

Erin manages the college library collection and assists students in resourcing their learning. She is passionate about women gaining an excellent theological education no matter their background or stage of life.

Office Assistant

Lauren is our Office Assistant, and assists in general tasks around the college.

BA/LL(Hons), MA(ChrStuds), MRes, PhD

Nicole has lectured on Christian History since 2014 and her published research includes articles on evangelical history, the temperance movement, and the ministry of women in early colonial Australia. She has worked in paid and unpaid Christian ministry in a variety of contexts for the past 25 years.

BDes, BTh, DipMin, GradDipEd, MAThMin

Naomi has worked in a variety of contexts including in schools (both administration and teaching), parish ministry, and faith-based charity work. She lectures in Christian Theology and Ethics and enjoys seeing how theology shapes the lives of Christians in practical ways. She is a member of St Phil’s in Caringbah where her husband Tim is the Senior Minister.

BSc(Psych)(Hons), BTh (Hons2), DipTh, MATh, PhD

Keith teaches some units in the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health at Mary Andrews College. Keith and his wife Sarah are Co-Directors of the Mental Health Institute at ADM. Keith was previously a lecturer and Dean of Students at Moore Theological College.

DipTh, BA(Psych), MSoc.HealthCouns, GradDipDiv, MTS(AppTheol)

Amy teaches in the areas of mental health and wellbeing. For over 15 years she has been studying these two fields and integrating them through her work with young people in Australia and Canada. Prior to joining the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, she developed The Sanctuary Youth Series, a free youth mental health and faith resource. 

BCI, GradCertMus, MDiv, PhD

Kamina Wüst is an author, speaker and lecturer. Kamina has a PhD in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) on the Song of Songs and is passionate about Old Testament Wisdom, sex, love, passion and related topics. She lectures at Queensland Theological College, Moore Theological College, Ridley College, Trinity College Queensland and Mary Andrews College teaching Old Testament topics and Biblical Hebrew. Before she studied the Bible, she studied theatre and music.

BA(Comm), MCom, MA(ChrStuds)

Kara lectures in Theology of Work and Christian Leadership, and is the author of several books on faith–work integration, and organisational theology. She is an Adjunct Professor with Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary (Boston), Co-Chair of the Theology of Work Project, and a regular speaker and presenter.

BEd(Secondary), BA, MACO

Ali teaches in the areas of mental health and wellbeing and is a trained counsellor. She studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, USA, where she was taught to thoughtfully integrate the areas of psychology and theology. Ali is also a freelance author who writes on themes related to mental health and pastoral care for a Christian audience.

BA(BibStuds&Rel), BTh, MATh, GradCertPCMH

Natalie lectures in our Biblical Studies department. She holds Bachelor degrees in Biblical Studies and Theology, and a Master of Arts in Theology. Nat is also a graduate of our own Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health. She has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years, and has a great passion for seeing people love God more through rich study of His word. Nat is also the Magnification and Maturity Pastor at Toongabbie Anglican Church.  

BComm, BTh, GradCertPPS

Di lectures at Mary Andrews College in pastoral ministry units. She has been on the faculty for 8 years, after 22 years in church ministry. Di also meets with individuals for professional pastoral supervision and mentoring, and regularly runs spiritual retreats.

BAppSc(Phty), MA(Couns)

Jo teaches in the areas of mental health and wellbeing and has taught Biblical Counselling in a range of theological settings. She is an experienced biblical counsellor working in private practice and finds great joy in exploring with people how Christ meets them in their need. Jo and her husband Michael attend St Stephen’s Newtown.

BTh, GradDipEd, BBus, MA(Theol)

Kate has a Bachelor of Theology and is ordained as a Deacon in the Anglican Church. She also has teaching qualifications and has served as a high school teacher and school chaplain. Kate has also served in Parish ministry and is a member of St Philip's Anglican Church, South Turramurra where her husband Brian is Associate Minister.

BTh, MTh(Hons), PhD, GradCertDisabPol&Lead

Louise lectures in New Testament and Disability Studies and is the author of a range of academic publications as well as the Sydney Anglican Diocesan accessibility guidelines for churches. She is Research Manager at the Australian University of Theology, and a regular speaker and presenter, particularly on disability and church practice.

BAppSc(Phty), BTh, MATh, PhD

Viv lectures in New Testament at Mary Andrews College and Youthworks College. She is a graduate of Moore Theological College and Australian University of Theology. In 2024 Viv completed her PhD in Biblical Studies in New Testament. She is passionate about seeing students grow as people after God’s own heart, with knowledge and skills, through their experience of theological study.

BA, BTh, DipTeach, DipMin, MAMin

Marge has been lecturing on the Mary Andrews College faculty since 2005. She and her husband are currently ministering at Denham Court Anglican Church and they have been involved in parish ministry since 1992. Marge also previously worked for Mary Andrews College from 1991-1993.

BAppSc(DiagRad), MDiv

Emily lectures in Old Testament studies and is passionate about helping women engage deeply with God’s revelation to ancient Israel and its significance for faithful living today. She also serves as an assistant minister at Marrickville Road Church, with a focus on women’s pastoral care. A published author of three books, as well as a freelance writer, editor, and academic marker, Emily values how God works through the written word and the unique stories of each individual.

BEcon, CertTheol, GradDipCouns, GradCertPPS, DipTh

Karen teaches Applied Pastoral Care and Pastoral Evangelism at Mary Andrews College. Karen also works as a Counsellor and as a Professional Pastoral Supervisor. Previously Karen practised as a Chartered Accountant for 21 years. Karen serves in pastoral and administrative capacities in the ministry team of Christ Church Mortdale, where she attends with her husband Stuart.