Knowing and Glorifying God

Living in submission to God’s Word

Being people of grace & integrity

Serving sacrificially

Loving & Valuing people

Reflecting the diversity of the body of Christ

Evangelising the world

Global intercession

Esteeming the church

Jonathan and Kate have been married for 21 years and have 3 sons, Andrew, Peter and Nicholas.  They live in Melbourne where they both work in OM ’s national office in Box Hill.

Prior to taking up the role as leaders of OM’s work in Australia, the Rodwells served on board the Logos II for three years where Jonathan was responsible for the public ministry of the ship and Kate was the journalist and a frequent speaker at conferences.

Before joining OM, Jonathan and Kate owned their own businesses based in Sydney.

Their current roles see them responsible for the overall leadership of OM Australia.  This involves representing OM Australia both internationally and interstate, oversight of the national office and the care of more than 150 Australians serving around the world with OM.

Michael’s training includes a Diploma in Ministry, obtained in 1986, at Wesley Institute, Sydney.  He also holds a Master of Arts in Social Science, with an emphasis on leadership studies, obtained in 1995.

Michael has had a wide range of work experience, including Director and Manager Marketing Services at Wesley Mission, Sydney, from 1991-93.  From 1994-98, he spent time working with the delivery of social services in Africa, working as Operations Manager and then Projects Director for ACROSS (Association of Christian Resource Organisations Serving Sudan), based in Nairobi , Kenya. Following these positions, Michael worked for World Concern as Regional Program Development Officer, also based in Nairobi .

Michael is currently Director of Jackson Leather Co Pty Ltd and Director of The Leisure Shoe Co Pty Ltd, a retail footwear business.  Michael is a visionary with entrepreneurial and marketing skills who says he believes in modelling servant leadership.

Michael is Married to Liz and they have three children.

Michelle brings a variety of training and experience to the OM Board. Her church ministry has included youth leadership, small group leadership and playgroup development for outreach. Past involvement with YWAM includes outreach trips to Vanuatu, New Zealand and Korea. In 1990 she achieved a General Studies Award at the Bible College of Queensland and in 2002 she obtained a Diploma of Christian Counselling and Family Therapy and the Australian Institute of Family Counselling.

From 1999 – 2002 she served as a school council Board member and during 2002 - 2003 held the position of Parenting Course Facilitator, both at St John’s Lutheran School, Jindera (Vic). She currently serves as a volunteer counsellor at Rural Carelink, Jindera.

Michelle is married to Mark and they have four children aged from 9-16 years.

Murray Crabb has had extensive experience as a chartered accountant.  For over 30 years he was in public practice, mainly in the small business area.  In addition to this, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in ministry and a graduate diploma in intercultural studies. Currently a semi-retired chartered accountant.

Murray serves OM Australia as the Board Treasurer. Murray is married to Diane and they live in Melbourne.