Simon & Lauren

Simon moved from New Zealand to Adelaide at 17 after feeling a stirring that God wanted him in Australia. What he found here wasn't just a new city. He found faith, purpose, and eventually, a calling he's given his life to. From early on, Simon has been passionate about discipleship - about walking alongside people and helping them discover who they were actually created to be. That's not just a ministry value for him, it's personal. Someone did that for him, and he's never forgotten it. Lauren grew up in regional South Australia - grounded, genuine, and with a heart for people baked in from the start. Her faith is deep and her love for family runs through everything she does. She has a gift for making people feel seen and welcomed, and a passion for seeing families grow and thrive together in community. They met in Adelaide, and it's been a partnership ever since - in marriage, in family, and in ministry. Together they have four kids - Hosanna, Noah, Hallie and Jordan - and the way they do family spills directly into the way they lead. At Adelaide City, Simon and Lauren are building something they believe in deeply - a church where people don't just attend, but actually grow. Where disciples are made, families are strengthened, and every person gets the chance to step into the fullness of who God created them to be. They're all in. And they're just getting started.