Paul Gordon Smith - Spiritual journey, mentors,
education and service.
paul@christianresponse.org.au
Ph:+614 438250767
· Some of the key events in my Spiritual, educational and service journey are outlined below.
· 1977 Spiritual conversion in High School while reading the bible.
· 1978 – 80 Northern Beaches Christian Centre with Pastor Paul O’Sullivan.
· 1981–86 C3 Church then Christian City Church with Pastor Phil Pringle, 1982 Part- time Bible College.
· 1985 Bachelor of Science Degree and Diploma of Education from Macquarie University.
· 1987 Teaching in Kailua Kona, Hawaii with Youth with a mission (YWAM)
· 1987 Teaching in East London with Inner London Education Authority. (ILEA)
· 1988–92 Research, Legislative draftsman, media relations for Rev Fred Nile (Member of Legislative Council- New South Wales Parliament)
· 1988-1994 Established and managed Christian Info line where Christian leaders gave messages, music, testimonies… on the 0055 telephone system.
· 1991 Director of Manly Community Radio
· 1993-1997 Science teaching position at Mamre Christian College St Marys NSW, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme – facilitated over 100+ community service placements
· 1993-1996 Penrith Christian Life Centre with Pastor Gordon Gibbs.
· 1997 Married to Narelle, Child 1998.
· 2000 Graduate Diploma of Applied finance from Securities Institute of Australia
· 2004 Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
· 2005–2007 Director of Adelene Retirement Village, Wyoming NSW, Finance committee (2006-7)
· 1998–2007 Science Teacher at Gosford Christian School now St Philips Christian College, Coordinator of Duke of Edinburgh Scheme – facilitated over 300+ community service placements, 2007 Careers Advisor.
· 2008 Government Environmental Sustainability Project Director – Grafton, NSW.
· 2011 - 2013 Research, media, community liason… Springfield Quarry development.
· 2009 – Present. Science teacher at Senior College.
· 2014 – Present. Established Christian Response Inc – (Pray, Connect, Impact), Website development of Christian Response Inc. www.christianresponse.org.au
· Extensive documentation and referees are available on request.