Faculty
Our trainers represent a range of educational backgrounds and life experiences, bringing unique insight and knowledge to the classroom. Familiarise yourself with our team and learn more about those who you could see in the virtual classroom.
Executive Vice-President
Lee Burns
In addition to being the Executive Vice President of Hillsong College, Lee frequents the classroom teaching within our Vocational and Degree classes, while studying towards his PhD. As a pastor at Hillsong Church, his passion for the Church far extends beyond the classroom and he’ll also be found throughout the week preaching and discipling Hillsong Church congregations.
Head of Ordination & College Lecturer
Duncan Corby
Duncan has been on staff with Hillsong Church for more than two decades. As one of our senior lecturers, he teaches a range of vocational and degree courses, alongside overseeing the academic development, partnerships and excellence of Hillsong College. In addition to the pursuit of his PhD and academic duties, Duncan is highly involved as a Pastor at Hillsong Church.
Student Dean Australia
Angela Bachtle
Angela is the Student Dean of Hillsong College Australia. Having nearly three decades of ministry experience and being on staff at Hillsong for 11 years, Angela brings a wealth of practical ministry experience to every class she teaches. Angela and her husband also pastor a Hillsong Church campus in Sydney.
Executive Dean
Christopher Parkes
Chris is the Executive Dean and Senior Lecturer. He has been on Hillsong Church staff for 15 years, currently completing his PhD, and is also one of the Senior Lecturers, teaching both our Vocational and Degree courses. His time is dedicated to lecturing, caring for our students, developing our staff, and innovating the optimal online learning environment.
Lecturer Higher Education (Sydney)
Tracy Barrell
Tracy one of the Senior Lecturers and teachers across our vocational and higher education courses. She is passionate about utilizing her knowledge and breadth of study to educate, disciple, and develop the next generation of church leaders.
Senior Lecturer
Amanda Fergusson
Amanda has been on team at Hillsong Church for over 25 years, both as a Pastor and a Lecturer at Hillsong College. Alongside her husband Robert, Amanda works closely with our church's musicians and songwriters, on both lyrics and theology. She brings a breadth of knowledge from her lifetime of ministry, family, and building The Church to the classroom.
Student Development Manager
Jacob Laidler
Jacob is the Student Development Manager at Hillsong College. Having his Master of Psychology degree, his time is largely spent caring for the mental wellbeing of our student body and coaching individuals to take practical steps towards being the healthiest versions of themselves.
College Campus Head - Hills
Katie Dodson
Katie Dodson is the Head Trainer for the Worship Music Stream at our Hills Campus in Sydney. Born in Savannah, Georgia USA, Katie developed a desire to sing and lead worship from an early age. For the past 20 years, 12 of those at Hillsong, she has been leading worship in various contexts from Kids Ministry to Youth to regular Sunday services. Katie and her husband Adam are passionate about building the Church through worship. For them, this looks like practically serving the church on the weekends and working at Hillsong College to raise up the next generation of ‘pastoral creatives’ who will keep innovating and bringing a powerful expression of worship to their local congregations.
