Matthew Arkapaw

Senior Pastor

Matthew joined MOBC in 2007 from Hornsby Heights, where he had worked as pastor of the Baptist Church for 4 years. He studied at Moore Theological College and Morling Baptist College, having already trained and worked as a high school teacher. Matthew is married to Deborah and they have three children.

Eliseo Juan-Ramirez

Associate Pastor for Outreach

Eliseo moved to MOBC from Kings Park Community Church in 2016, where he served as their youth pastor for over 5 years. Eliseo did his theological training at Emmaus Bible College and had a background in sales and event management prior to becoming a Pastor. Eliseo served as MOBC's Pastor for Youth and Young Adults for 7 years before becoming our Associate Pastor for Outreach. Eliseo is married to Laura and they have four children.

Rita Liew

Team Leader for Children & Families

Rita joined the MOBC team in 2019. Prior to vocational ministry, Rita worked in customer relations and as a music tutor. Along with her husband Vincent and three children, she has been attending MOBC since 2005.

Tim Murphy

Team Leader for Youth and Young Adults

Tim moved to MOBC from St Marks Anglican Church Berowra in 2026, where he served as their student minister. Tim also works as a puppeteer and showman for Quizworx! Tim is married to Enola.

Simon Sim

Team Leader for Mandarin

Simon joined MOBC in 2026, with experience from Chinese Baptists and other mandarin-speaking churches across Sydney. Simon is married to Grace.

Wendy Marriott

Office Manager

Glynnis Nelson

Bookkeeper

Glynnis joined the MOBC team in 2024 as the bookkeeper with an accounting background. She attends MOBC with her husband Nick and two teenage sons.

The bookkeeping role works with the Administration portfolio to manage MOBC’s accounts.