Who We Are

Swansea Baptist Church is a family.  We seek to learn together, praise together, live life together.  We want you to feel safe, to grow in your relationship with God and to learn more about your purpose in God’s great plan.We love to see all ages learning more about God and how loved they are by Him.  From kids in SBKids, mainly music and Kids Activity Week, through to Youth in CounterFlow we are helping them move forward towards God.  Family Hangs, Young Adults, Women’s Ministry, Caves Beach Gym, Men’s Breakfast are all some of the amazing groups that are available for you to feel connected.

Find out more about our Pastoral  Team below, and get a quick glimpse at what makes us passionate.

Sharing the life-changing Good News of Jesus in our community with words of hope and acts of love.

The Nature and Unity of the Godhead
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Holy Spirit
The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures
The Sinfulness of People
Christ’s Atonement for Human Sin
The Work of the Holy Spirit in Salvation
The Church
The Baptism of Believers only by Immersion
The Communion
The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Resurrection of the Dead
Rewards and Punishments in a Future state

Six core values guide our direction at Swansea Baptist.  Christ Centred, Bible Based, Spirit Led, Mission Shaped, Relationally Committed and People Empowering.

Meet Our Pastoral Team

Our Pastoral Team are here to support you.  Working with the Ministry Support Team and Elders they are who you go to when you have questions, or want to know how you can be included.

Brown Family

Senior Pastor Matthew Brown

Matthew has been Senior Pastor since 2012.  He is married to Samantha and has 5 children and 2 son-in-laws.  Matthew has a passion to teach the Word of God and loves to have cups of tea with anyone who wants to chat.  He loves hanging out with the kids and plays the guitar.  He loves to watch pretty much any sport and play board games.

Lyn O'Brien

Associate Pastor - Gym Chaplain, Lyn O'Brien

Lyn has been involved in the Gym minstry for more than a decade.  She is a qualified instructor and you will find her most days in the gym.  Her heart is for the lost, and she will quietly come beside you and be a sounding board, listening board and a caring heart whenever needed.  Lyn has one daughter, Katie who loves to travel.

Brendon and Jocelyn

Youth Pastor - Brendon Williamson

Brendon has a heart for the next generation.  He is crazy enough to engage them weekly in CounterFlow and work with students during the week.  He is married to Jocelyn and they have 2 boys, Isaiah and Micah