Patron:
His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC,
Governor of Western Australia

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Governor's Prayer Breakfast Committee

The Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is an important event in the calendar of the wider Christian community of Western Australia and the organising committee is dedicated to its continued growth, success and relevance. It is organised on a ‘not for profit’ basis by an incorporated, voluntary committee which has no denominational allegiance. The committee members are:

Richard Foster
Richard is married to Roslyn, father to six children and grandfather of 2 (soon to be 3). He is pastor of Beckenham Community Church and also lectures in Business and Management. Richard is a member of the International Transformation Network, an association of Christian leaders, representing the pulpit and the marketplace, who's purpose is to see the Great Commission fulfilled in our generation through the discipling of nations. He is also a member of a several pastoral and marketplace networks across the state and is the author of bible based studies that are circulated worldwide. Apart from his pastoral ministry Richard has worked as an administrator, lecturer, businessman, groundsman, dishwasher and builder. Richard is the secretary of Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Organising Committee and is also responsible for organizing and managing prayer support for the Governor's Prayer Breakfast.

Peter Goodall
Peter is an engineer and project manager in the Western Australian Government's Department of State Development. While he grew up in Perth, he spent 18 years living and working in the USA, where he met his wife, Joanne and where his son, Doug and daughter, Amy were born. While he was living in Salt Lake City, he met his personal saviour, Jesus Christ. Peter is committed to sharing what Jesus has done in his life with anyone who will listen.
Peter is Immediate Past Chairman of the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Organising Committee

Pastor John A Hardy
Coach / Consult Pastor at Lakelands Christian Centre (AOG / ACC). John is Founder & Director of Peak Consultancy – ‘Coach-Consult-Lead-Mission’ - a Market Place Business, with relationships with NCD, Coachnet, Ministry Advantage and others. John is a Ministry/Business Coach / Consultant to Pastors, Christian and Business Leaders in Australia and Overseas. John has been the Keynote Speaker at a number of Camps, Conventions, Conferences and Evangelistic Rallies. He has travelled throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Singapore. John is also experienced in training and leading short-term mission teams overseas. John is current the Vice Chairman of Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Organising Committee and also responsible for organising intercessory pray-ers.

Luke Pasotti
Luke is ICT Manager Bethesda Hospital and is responsible for the development of database warehousing and data analysing as well as overseeing the IT infrastructure. He is married to wife Rachel. Luke is committed to working with youth to build up young leaders who are passionate about their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Luke is responsible for co-ordinating the sponsorship media and audio visual as well as providing general technical assistance for the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast.

Michelle Pearse
Michelle is State Director for the Australian Christian Lobby in Western Australia. Michelle is motivated by a sincere desire to see Christian values influencing the political arena. She entered this work in the belief that decisions made at the top level will either harm or benefit the individual. In an age where exploitation and abuse is on the rise, these decisions are crucial for the individuals welfare. She has a deep faith and a sincere and genuine belief in the dignity and welfare of every individual. Michelle joined the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Organising Committee in 2008 and is responsible for managing treasury and protocol.

Vida Shand
Vida was born in Kalgoorlie and grew up on a farm in the Wickepin/Narrogin District. Vida moved to Perth to pursue further education and a career.  She married and settled in the City.  Vida and her husband, Vic, have two children and six grandchildren.  The majority of Vida’s working life has been spent at Royal Perth Hospital in the Administrative and Human Resource fields.  Vida accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour in 1968 and she and her husband fellowship at NorthWay Christian Centre, Girrawheen. Much of their ministry has been with children. In more recent times Vida has been called upon to use her administrative gifting in various roles.  Vida joined the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Organising Committee to provide administrative support.

Trevor Stiles
Trevor served 9 years in Royal Australian Navy (1963 - 1972) seeing active service in Brunei and Vietnam. Since leaving Navy Trevor has worked as a Credit Manager for several large companies and is currently Credit/Commercial Manager for Broad Group Holdings Pty Ltd. Trevor became a Christian in 1983 and served on the board of North Way Christian Centre for 12 years (1988 - 2000). Trevor joined the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast committee in 2002 and is currently its Chairperson and is responsible for speaker and venue arrangements. Trevor fellowships at the Subiaco Church of Christ.