Leadership
Craig Ireland
Lead Pastor
Craig Ireland has been married to Katarina for more than 20 years, and they have four children. Craig holds a Bachelor of Theology from Charles Sturt University, a Master of Arts in Theology from the University of Chester (UK), and a Doctorate in Ministry from Columbia International University (USA).
With twenty years of experience in ministry, Craig has served in various roles, including as an evangelist, church planter, church revitalizer, and senior pastor in Australia and the USA. He has extensive experience conducting pastoral training seminars, networks, and conferences globally, impacting thousands of church planters and ministry leaders.
Currently leading Ascension Church, Craig Ireland is an award-winning author and dedicated to training pastors, leaders, and church planters among the world’s most unreached people groups.
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Timothy Attwood
Minister of Operations
Timothy Attwood has lived most of his life in and around Brisbane, and has been married to his wife, Jane, since 2009.
Timothy earned a Bachelor of Theology from Queensland Theological College, graduating in 2022.
Timothy’s ministry experience includes Chaplaincy at Parkridge State High School, Eldership at Hope Reformed Baptist Church and Lead Pastor of Clarence Valley Community Church. Timothy is currently serving as the Queensland State Manager of Prison Fellowship Australia.