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.

Academic Dean

Duncan Corby

Duncan has been on staff with Hillsong College 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.

Principal, Australia

Angela Bachtle

Angela is the principal 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.

Principal, Online & Higher Education

Christopher Parkes

Chris is the Principal of Hillsong College Online and Higher Education. 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.

Vice-Principal, Higher Education (Sydney)

Tracy Barrell

Tracy leads our Higher Education Team in Sydney and is responsible for the day to day running of our degree programs. She is also 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.

Higher Education Online Vice-Principal

Jared Naidoo

Jared assists in overseeing our Higher Education Online learning and is passionate about translating the Christian message to our current contexts. Jared is dedicated to aiding student's understanding of current climates by equipping them with knowledge, language and an awareness to engage in meaningful conversations with others. Jared, alongside his wife, serves in our weekly church services and is passionate about building community.

Head Trainer, Worship Music Stream - Hills Campus

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.

Program Director for the Bachelor of Theology

Joel Hingston

Joel is one of our senior Higher Education lecturers. He finds great joy in helping others understand biblical concepts and learn how to best apply them to their everyday lives. His passion for the Church is evident in and outside of the classroom – and he can be found serving across our church services within our creative team.

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