Staff Team
The CUGF support a number of staff and apprentices carrying out Gospel work on campus at UNE
Peter and Katharine
Campus Staff Workers
Both Peter and Katharine Yock had their lives turned upside down by Jesus at University - Peter at Southern Cross Uni in Lismore, Katharine at Uni of New England in Armidale. They've been serving in AFES ministry for over 10 years, and have spent the last decade proclaiming Jesus at Universities in Brisbane. Now they've returned to Katharine's home turf, with an eagerness to see God do his good work in the lives of Uni students in Armidale. They walk alongside students, proclaiming Jesus, raising up disciples and leaders who will partner with God in his mission to the lost.
Ministry Apprenticeships Program Co-ordinator
Matt is the Senior Assistant Pastor at St Mark’s UNEchurch and has been on campus in Armidale since 2020. Matt has primary responsibility for the ministry apprenticeship program which in God’s kindness has grown over the years. This includes working closely with and training our MTS ministry trainees and their trainers, organising supporters nights and regular updates for CUGF members. Matt was saved through campus ministry and has a passion for seeing the next generation know and love Jesus. Matt’s journey into full-time ministry began with a ministry apprenticeship in 2015-16 at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle, and has been a trainer of apprentices each year since arriving in Armidale. Matt also serves on the G8 conference committee. G8 is the MTS national conference for apprentices and trainers held at Stanwell Tops in January each year.
Matt
Michael
Second year ministry apprentice
Hello, my name's Michael and I'll be starting as a ministry apprentice in 2024. I'm really looking forward to starting this apprenticeship as it will be a new direction and a completely different workspace from my current job. I'm also really looking forward to serving more actively and practically at church, getting to know more people across the congregations, and discovering how God can best use me for His kingdom here in Armidale and in the future. I hope the two years will be fruitful not only for church and campus, but also for my own personal walk, as although I know it will be challenging at times, I know it will also be a period of growth and refinement.
Ania
Second year ministry apprentice
Hey, my name is Ania and I am very excited to be an MTS apprentice for the next two years. I have lived in Armidale for the past four years whilst completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Linguistics. I am very much looking forward to getting more experience in full-time ministry and seeing what I can learn from my trainer and the wider team. One thing I am hoping to get out of MTS is some teaching/preaching opportunities, particularly in a school chaplaincy context. I’ll look forward to engaging with international students as part of the campus ministry.
Noah
Second year ministry apprentice
Hi, my name is Noah. My vision for MTS is to utilise the abundant opportunities for growth, to make a positive change, to evangelise, and most importantly to glorify God. For me this is a valuable stepping stone as I seek to minister and to serve. My areas of particular passion are youth ministry and young adults.
Elly
First year ministry apprentice
Hello, my name is Elly and in 2025 I’m taking a break from speech pathology to begin an MTS apprenticeship. We all live as apprentices under Jesus, and for the next season I’ll be apprenticing with a church to learn how to help others live and grow in Jesus. So far this looks like meeting up with women to pray and read the bible, coordinating a Sunday morning kids program and supporting Christians United students as they reach out to their fellow students on the UNE campus with the gospel. It’s been a joy so far! My prayer for this apprenticeship is that I’ll come to know Jesus more deeply, and become equipped to help others know him too, wherever I end up afterwards.
Luke
First year ministry apprentice
Hi, I'm Luke & I've just started my 1st year of MTS!
The main areas of ministry that I'm involved in are campus stuff, men’s ministry, & kids/youth ministry. Week to week, this will involve catching up with people to read the Bible, running training for uni students, helping organise men’s events, and doing youth. In my spare time, I love to play sports, especially cricket & volleyball. I also like bushwalking, wood chopping, & working on chainsaws. In 2025, I'm really keen to get involved in full-time ministry – to get a taste of how it works & to see what God’s got in store for