Paul Gordon Smith - Spiritual journey, mentors, education and service.

paul@christianresponse.org.au    Ph:+614 438250767

Paul Smith

·         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.