Pastoral Team
Rev Dr Anthony Bird
Tony, who is married to Carole, started at Donvale in 1998 and serves as part-time Pastoral Assistant. He is presently Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the Presbyterian Theological College.
He spent seven years with Overseas Missionary Fellowship from 1979 to 1986 before coming to Australia.
Tony has four adult children, enjoys running and is an insatiable reader.
Rev Clinton Le Page
Clinton began work as an assistant minister at Donvale in 2008, after completing his training at the Presbyterian Theological College. He is married to Kirsti and they have three children. He has a background in biology and university student ministry, and is passionate about raising up leaders.
Clinton enjoys spending time with the family, walking, and watching movies and sport.
Rev Gerald Vanderwert
Gerald has been senior pastor at Donvale since 1989. He obtained his theological degree through study at the Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne. He is also a graduate of Melbourne Bible Institute where he completed a diploma in Theology.
He loves teaching the scriptures and enjoys ministering to all age groups. He also works as a Chaplain with Victoria Police, assigned to the Doncaster station. His recreational interests lie in cricket, football and jogging. He is married to Desma, and they have a daughter Janelle.
