Pastoral Team
JONATHAN HOFFMAN
Senior Pastor
Jonathan came to WDBC in 2015 from the Outback of Bourke, NSW, where he served five years as pastor of the Bourke Christian Church and became an Australian citizen. Born and raised in Yorba Linda, California (USA) - birthplace of Richard Nixon - Jonathan left sunny Orange County for the windy city of Chicago to attend Wheaton College as an undergraduate student. Along with earning a bachelor's degree in political science, Jonathan also met his beloved wife, Joanna, at Wheaton. In 2004 the couple was married and moved to Washington, D.C., where Jonathan worked as a legal assistant to the Hon. Kenneth W. Starr. Jonathan and Joanna hold a firm conviction that the Lord has called them to Windsor District Baptist Church. In 2017, Jonathan became an Accredited Minister under the Baptist Association of NSW & ACT. He and Joanna enjoy seeing God's work unfold at WDBC, which they pray will become a beacon for gospel throughout the Hawkesbury region and beyond.
Chris Cullen
Executive Pastor
Chris has ministered in the Hawkesbury for over 20 years. He has previous pastorates at Baptist Churches in Yagoona, Kurrajong, and Riverstone. Chris also works part-time as a Funeral Director, providing care to grieving families. A missionary kid Chris was born and lived in Japan till he was 8 years old. He committed his life to Jesus at the age of 6. As a teenager back in Sydney, Chris received his pastoral calling while a member of Castle Hill Baptist Church. He completed a Bachelor of Ministries Degree at Morling College. He also holds a Bachelor of Social Science (UNE) and is a NSW Justice of the Peace. Chris is married to Kathryn and they have 4 adult children and two daughters in law; Emma, Melanie, Ben & Miriam, and Steven & Jess. Chris loves the prophetic imagery of Ezekiel 37 as a picture of God’s Word and Spirit breathing life into those who are dead in sin, but now are alive in Christ. By God’s grace we are Dry Bones Dancing!
Eddie Bang
Equipping Pastor
Eddie was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He’s married to Karen and has two boys, Alex and Andrew. When he’s not spending time with his family (which is his greatest passion), you can find Eddie watching movies, sports or practicing his violin. Eddie’s been serving as a pastor for almost 30 years, mainly to the Korean-immigrant church both in Australia and in the States. He’s an ordained Presbyterian minister, but please don’t hold that against him. He’s much more Baptist in almost every way. But what’s most important to him is his calling - to love people and to help them take their next step in their walk with Christ.