We wouldn't be who we are, or be able to do what we do, without our amazing team of committed individuals. Together, we're passionate about delivering Christian sex education that is biblically grounded, engaging, and equips churches, schools, and families to have life-changing conversations about God, sex, and relationships.
You can find out more about how they met, and how Big Kids’ Table came to be, over on the Our Story page.
Lauren Foster
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
BA Teaching (Outreach & Community Education), Dip Mental Health, Dip Alcohol & Other Drugs
Fav Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21
Coffee Order: Soy Chai Latte (with leaves…none of that powdered stuff!)
Lauren brings colour, energy, and authenticity wherever she goes she’s often described as the human version of the Gorman brand. Bright, bold, and full of life, you’ll usually hear her before you see her. And yes, she’s a morning person who doesn’t drink coffee, which leaves the rest of us wondering where all that energy comes from!
She lives in Melbourne with her wonderful husband Harry, their daughter Mia, and their much-loved puppy, Humphrey.
Lauren is qualified in teaching, social work, mental health, and alcohol and other drugs. Prior to starting her family in 2023, she spent six years as the Wellbeing Coordinator and a Secondary Teacher at a Christian College in Melbourne. She has developed and led comprehensive sex education programs tailored for Christian education settings and brings a wealth of experience to this space.
Lauren is deeply passionate about creating safe, honest spaces for young people to explore challenging topics and big questions. She believes strongly in the power of intergenerational discipleship and is driven by her love for Jesus and her commitment to others, it’s something you notice straight away.
Georgia Nicholas
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Cert Theology (currently completing), Cert Mental Health, Cert Responding to Client Needs
Fav Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Coffee Order: Soy Cap
Georgia can rival Lauren for volume, but coffee is a lifeline. She is not, in any way, a morning person. Georgia has an obsession with corduroy and indoor plants; and she has her own pup called Lenny (Leonard when he’s in trouble) and amazing husband, Matt.
Known for her warmth and honesty, Georgia creates a shame-free zone wherever she goes. Georgia is passionate about journeying with people through the valleys and peaks of life and wants to see a generation liberated, equipped and confident with sexuality, faith, and themselves.
Georgia has a decade of experience in church and non-profit youth ministry. She has qualifications in mental health and wellbeing support, a degree in graphic design and is due to complete another in theology. Georgia has also been a school chaplain in several government and Christian schools across Victoria.
Jesus really is her best friend.
From creating Christian sex education programs to supporting churches and schools, they help bring our vision to life while keeping Jesus at the heart of everything we do.
Bek Sutherland
Workshop Coordinator
Bachelor of Applied science Health Promotion, Graduate Diploma of Counselling,
Master of Creative Arts Therapy (currently completing)
Fav Scripture: Prov 3: 5-6, 2 Tim 1:7
Coffee Order: Almond Latte
Beth Glasby
Youth Program Lead: Development & Delivery
BA of Science & Education – Double Degree
Fav Scripture: John 15:5
Coffee Order: Single-Shot Latte
Johanna Bothe
Operations & Administration Coordinator
Diploma in Christian Ministry & Theology
Fav Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Coffee Order: Iced Latte
Joh loves Jesus and loves people! She brings joy, fun and excellence to everything she does, with a natural gift for organisation, bringing people together and making things happen.
With a Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology, Joh spent eight years serving as a youth pastor before moving into education as a high school teacher aide. She became a Christian at 16 and has been passionately following Jesus ever since. Her faith is at the heart of who she is, and she loves encouraging, connecting with and investing in the people around her.
Joh is passionate about doing things well and believes excellence is about bringing your best while always having the right heart and attitude. She lives by the motto “good food and good people” and is happiest when she has plenty of both!
Outside of work, you’ll usually find Joh checking out a new café, spending time with family, soaking up the sunshine at the beach, or baking something delicious.
Joel Maccartney
Workshop Presenter
Certificate IV of Christian Ministry and Theology, Bachelor of Ministry
Fav Scripture: Joshua 1:9
Coffee Order: Hot Chocolate
Jazz Gasper
Workshop Presenter
Certificate in Leadership & Theology, Currently Completing a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Fav Scripture: Psalm 84
Coffee Order: Not a huge coffee drinker, but a batch brew goes down a treat.
Jasmine (Jazz) is the kind of person who can turn strangers into friends in a matter of minutes. Full of energy, quick to laugh, and always up for an adventure, she’s passionate about people and bringing joy wherever she goes.
Whether she’s chatting over delicious food, spending time at the beach, or hanging out with young people, you’ll usually find her encouraging someone along the way.
She lives with her wonderful husband, Sach, and their energetic Aussie Shepherd, RayRay, who keeps life… entertaining (chaotic if we’re honest).
Currently studying Psychology, Jazz is passionate about youth ministry, mental health, and helping young people navigate life’s biggest questions with confidence and hope. Her greatest passion is Jesus, who shapes every part of her life and inspires the way she loves, serves, and invests in others.
She believes the most meaningful transformation happens when people encounter both truth and grace, and she’s committed to creating spaces where that can happen.
Rowan Hendrickse
Workshop Presenter
Registered Pastor ACC, Certificate IV of
Ministry, Currently Completing a Theology Degree, Registered Nurse
Div 1
Fav Scripture: Micah 6:8
Coffee Order:Small Long Black
Rowan has spent the past 18 years in pastoral ministry, after beginning his career as a Division 1 Registered Nurse where he also met his wife of 23 years. (Yes, he’s a little older, and yes, he likes to remind people that experience counts!)
When he’s not investing in people, you’ll usually find him travelling overseas with his wife. They recently returned from a cruise through the Baltic Sea, already dreaming about the next adventure.
Rowan firmly believes golf is the greatest game ever invented and is equally convinced that “fun runs” are the biggest false advertising campaign in history.
A self-confessed coffee snob, he’s always on the lookout for the perfect cup, so if you know where the best coffee is, he’d genuinely love to hear about it.
Most of all, Rowan loves spending time with young people, creating spaces where honest conversations about life’s toughest topics can help them make wiser choices and build a better future than the one he
experienced growing up.
They provide strategic oversight and governance, ensuring Big Kids’ Table continues to deliver high-quality Christian sex education with excellence, integrity, and faithfulness to our mission.
Ann-maree Butler
Chairperson
Fav Scripture: Psalm 139
Coffee Order: Regular Latte- or Regular Cap (if i need the choc on top!)
Maddy McKnight
Secretary
Fav Scripture: Matthew 6:33 and John 10:10
Coffee Order: No coffee here – But I love a hot chocolate on a cold day!
With eight years of experience in recruitment, Maddy currently works as a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, specialising in allied health. She is driven by a desire to love God, love others and make a difference.
Passionate about people, communication and helping others reach their potential, Maddy brings a strategic mindset, a love of learning and a commitment to pursuing excellence in everything she does.
When she first heard about the work Big Kids’ Table was doing, she was excited and knew she wanted to be part of the change they are making. She loves the heart behind BKT and its commitment to equipping young people with safe, age-appropriate and God-honouring education.
In a world where so much of what young people learn comes from the internet, she believes they deserve trusted voices and access to education that is grounded in God’s truth.
Outside of work, Maddy loves playing golf, reading and going for walks with her husband and their two Toy Cavoodles, Willow and Wally. She is also a big foodie, with Japanese cuisine being her favourite.
Casssandra Minett
Director
Fav Scripture: Currently Exodus 20:16 and Luke 9:23
Coffee Order: Sticky chai please – all spices, black tea and a bit of honey!
Cassandra, or Cass, is an aspiring morning person with a dragons-worth of books. She and her husband James live with an energetic velvet dog called Digby (hello C.S Lewis fans) in a small 1950s home on the green outer edge of Melbourne.
Professionally, Cass serves the education sector and not-for-profits as a lawyer and company officer. As a volunteer, Cass is dedicated to children’s programs and content designed to help our young people break the surface and discover the beautiful depth and excitement of God and the Gospel. The work and ministry of BKT and the heart of its founders deeply excites her.
Cass believes that most of what’s important in life is in some way connected to education and connection, and seeks to support individuals and initiatives intent on meaningfully building up their communities.
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