Get to know OUR TEAM
PASTOR
LEE HINKLE
Lee has lived in Fremantle, Australia since 2015 when he and his family moved from Indianapolis, Indiana U.S.A. Prior to moving to Australia, Lee spent 15 years serving in churches in the United States. He served in roles including Youth Pastor, Equipping Pastor and Formation Pastor in churches of 50 members to 4500 members. Lee has been married to Shannon for 30 years and has one son and daughter-in-law who live in the United States and four daughters who live in Fremantle. Lee is an avid reader and tries to play golf.
CURATOR OF WORSHIP AND CULTURE
ANDY SHADBURNE
Andy and his wife, Missy are both originally from the US and have lived in Australia since he began serving at Fremantle Church in 2016. The day they arrived in Australia they discovered they were pregnant with their daughter, Scarlett– what a joy! As our Curator of Worship and Culture, Andy seeks to love and care for our gathering through liturgy and music that is focused on Jesus as well as caring for the musicians in our gathering as well as those around Fremantle and Perth. It’s not uncommon to find him at local gigs both as a punter and a performer. In his spare time Andy enjoys running, listening to music, and cooking – particularly Mexican and American style BBQ.
ADMIN AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
SUSIE LYON
Susie has a background in Community Psychology and is passionate about social justice, wellbeing and building resilience within communities. Susie enjoys, in and outside of her work at Fremantle Church, creating and maintaining connections with people. Born and bred in Perth, she loves to spend time at local gigs, scouting wildflowers, kayaking or watercolour painting.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE / CREATIVE LITURGIST
SHANNON HINKLE
Shannon is a multi-disciplinary artist, Worship Leader and Creative Liturgist at Fremantle Church. Lee and Shannon moved in 2015 with their 5 children from the US. They continue to have 4 girls at home and have made their home in Fremantle. They came with a vision for Church planting and community engagement with creatives. It has been exciting to lead and help guide the work of Arts and Sessions of Fremantle Church. Shannon is privileged to help shepherd our body through art expression and music to be used in life of the church. She endeavours to engage the community throughout the year with stories, biblical texts and ancient church rhythms in art and music. Personally, she loves to express her love for life, story and colour through paint and glass. Come join Shannon for a cuppa and a chat in her studio where she’d love to hear your stories and share how Gods working in her life.
MINISTER OF DISCIPLESHIP
JEREMY BOURDON
Jeremy is married to Brooke and have two kids, Boaz and Francis. Jeremy is originally from the US but has been in church ministry in Australia for 13 years. His ministry passions are to help the local church to not only succeed but to thrive. Some of Jeremy’s hobbies involve sports especially basketball, loves a movie or television series, and finding a good decaf coffee.
