Assistant minister
Dan Cassidy
Dan Cassidy grew up in Brisbane and enlisted in the Army straight after leaving school. He has served as both a solider and an officer in a number of postings around Australia for the past eleven years. He is on a deliberate path to become an Army Chaplain, having studied at the Queensland Theological College before moving to Townsville. He serves as the assistant minister at Willows as part of his two years pastoral experience required for Army Chaplaincy. He enjoys most outdoor pursuits, including cycling and running and doesn’t mind reading the occasional biography.
Youth pastor
David Hopper
David Hopper was a farm manager in the South-west Queensland region. After being involved in youth ministry for many years he decided to go into full-time paid ministry. After doing some training in Brisbane at what is now Queensland Theological College he moved north and has been looking after youth ministry for the presbyterian church in north Queensland for the last 5 years. In 2006 he was employed part time with Willows, taking care of their youth ministry. David is married to Michelle and they have four children.
MTN worker
Joel Willis
Joel Willis is our Ministry Training Network worker for 2012. MTN workers get an opportunity to gain real ministry experience under supervision in a church setting, before committing to theological education and full-time ministry.
Admin assistant
David Cumberbeach
David C is a part-time admin assistant for Willows and Northside Presbyterian. For the remainder of the week he runs his own graphic and web design business. He enjoys spending time with his wife Lyris, reading to satisfy curiosity in numerous interests, and cooking. He hopes to one day own a large aperture astronomical telescope.