Richard and Helen are the much loved Senior Pastors of LifeHOUSE Church.

Richard heard the call of God on his life at the age of 16 and turned his life radically around to follow Christ. He spent another 16 years serving God at Bible College, in the workforce and in associate ministry until his heart’s desire of planting a church came to fruition. Richard has an incredible vision to see Melbourne and Australia dramatically changed for the glory of God. Richard is renowned for his amazing communication ability and a powerful evangelistic gift; numerous salvations are a weekly occurrence at LifeHOUSE. This gift is also opening doors for Richard to speak in other parts of the nation, encouraging mature churches to re-discover God’s desperation to seek and save the lost.

Helen is Richard’s partner in life and in ministry and God has anointed her with a powerful speaking gift. Helen leads ‘Refresh’, a Thursday morning service for women which is still in its infancy yet seeing salvations, healing and life change. Helen also regularly blesses the wider church with powerful messages which challenge believers to live a life that passionately reflects their faith in Christ.

Family is an integral part of Richard and Helen’s life and they are blessed with 3 fantastic children- Sarah, Stephanie and Mark. They are a generous, hospitable family who live their faith practically by blessing others and making a difference in their community.