We are Jesus Followers
We are Hope Traffickers
We are Your Local Church
Meet The Team
Josh Edwards
Lead Pastor
Leigh Edwards
Lead Pastor, Community Event Coordinator
Lee Sykes
Associate Pastor
Reilly Gray
Church Life Pastor
Michael Gray
Youth Pastor
Amber + Hayden Turlington
Kids + Young Adults Pastors
Amanda Wong
Music Team Leader
Bella Heatley
Digital Content Creator
Our Values
Our Core Values are who we are. They are not just what we do, they are part of our DNA.
01
AUTHENTICITY: IS OUR EXAMPLE
We are Jesus people, not religious people. We’re not perfect and may not have life figured out completely but we know real life is found in Christ.
02
PEOPLE: ARE OUR HEART
Our heart is for ALL people. All people are loved by Jesus. We make no apologies for being specifically focused on reaching those far away from God. We desire to bring the broken home at all costs. We believe that our light is best seen in the night.
03
GENEROSITY: IS OUR PRIVILEGE
04
EXCELLENCE: IS OUR SPIRIT
We are going to always do the best with what we have. We're on time, engaged and prepared. We don't do things half way. If we're gonna do it, it's to the best of our ability.
05
SERVANT LEADERSHIP: IS OUR IDENTITY
06
HONOUR: IS OUR CALLING
07
PASSION: IS OUR PURSUIT
Our Board
The Eastlake Board provides spiritual leadership and governance to our church, distinct from day-to-day management, which is led by our staff. Their primary role is to support and hold accountable the Lead Pastor, helping ensure Eastlake remains faithful to its vision, mission, and values.
Board members focus on big-picture direction and purpose, bringing wisdom, prayer, and discernment to their responsibilities. Their leadership helps keep Eastlake healthy, mission-focused, and Christ-centred.
You can email the board at board@eastlakechurch.org.au
Matt Oswald
Board Chair
Dan Mitchell
Treasurer
Andrew Tennent
Secretary
Lorelei Rudica
Larey Van der Walt
Josh Edwards
Lead Pastor
Our History
Eastlake Church (formerly Mandurah Church of Christ) has grown from humble beginnings. What began as a small group gathering in a member’s home eventually led to the construction of our first chapel, officially opened on 29 August 1959.
In 1990, the church moved to a new property on Teranca Road and experienced a season of rapid growth under the leadership of Ps. Aaron and Bron Edwards. As the church continued to expand, land was purchased on Lakes Road in anticipation of future growth. On 29 August 2004, we celebrated our first service at our current location and officially became Eastlake Church.
Once again, growth followed, and on 1 April 2007, we moved into the building we now call home. In 2019, a new chapter began as Ps. Aaron and Bron passed the baton of leadership to Ps. Josh and Leigh Edwards.
From our earliest days, Eastlake has been a community built on faith, generosity, and a deep love for its city. As we look to the future, our mission remains clear. We are Hope Traffickers, Jesus Followers and Your Local Church!
