Our Team
So, who are the leaders and staff at Providence Midland? These are the people who uplift and support the community and operations at church.


Jordan Thyer
Senior Pastor
Jordan grew up in the Perth hills and worked as a chemical engineer before moving to the UK to study apologetics. He then moved back to Perth to study at Trinity Theological College. He is married to Rachel, has 3 children, and enjoys the outdoors.
Jordan serves as Senior Pastor where he is responsible for preaching, ministry training, leading the staff team, and the overall direction of the church.

Sam Rae
Associate Pastor
Sam was born in Perth and grew up in the South West. Before being a pastor he worked in Perth and overseas as an engineer. He then did a ministry apprenticeship with AFES and studied at Trinity Theological College. Sam is married to Rhianon, and they have 2 children.
Sam serves as the Ministry Director, overseeing our ministry teams. He’s also a musician, so you might see him leading the music team at Providence and other events around Perth.

Sophie McAlpine
Communications and Kids Minister
Sophie grew up in Perth, but spent a year in the UK with her family doing ‘house church’. She has completed a Diploma of Theology at Trinity Theological College, and is now in her final year studying a BA in History and Literature.
Sophie serves as Kids Minister, teaching and coordinating our ProvKids program for children in PP to Year 6.

Joe Wilson
Student Minister
Joe is married to Victoria, and they both originally from Canada! They’ve lived in Perth for the past 7 years. Joe served on staff at North Coast Church before coming to Prov. He is in his last year at Trinity Theological College.
Joe serves as a Student Minister, coordinating our Friday night ProvYouth program, for young people in Year 7 to 12.

Rhianon Rae
Student Minister
Rhianon is married to Sam, and they have two kids, Reuben and Evie. She completed a ministry apprenticeship at the UWA Christian Union, and currently studies at Trinity Theological College. Rhianon loves to play team sport and watch Masterchef.
Rhianon serves as a Student Minister, focusing on crèche and young families.

Kevin Hayward
Elder

Ian Fraser
Elder
Committee of Management

Rory Shiner
Acting Network Director

Michelle Thomas
Treasurer

Robbie Lindsay
Secretary

Hannah Bottrell
Committee Member

Polly Dixon
Advisor

Damon Wasserman
Committee Member
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! Please send any questions or enquiries to midland@providencechurch.org.au