Dave Lovell is the Senior Pastor of Bendigo Baptist Church – a vibrant church community with approximately 1,000 people of all ages and ethnicities spread across multiple locations – where he has served since 2005. Dave is passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ and is firmly committed to ensuring that biblical relational discipleship is the foundation of everything that we do as a church. Dave has degrees in theology and has studied in both Australia and the USA.
CAMPUS PASTORS
Ps Andrew Johnston
For the past 12 years, Andrew Johnston has been an integral member of Bendigo Baptist Church, dedicating his time and energy to various roles within the Ministry Team. Initially serving as the Connect & Care Pastor for nine years, Andrew now fulfils the role as the Eaglehawk Campus Pastor, a position he has held for the past couple of years. His passion for ministry lies in modelling biblical discipleship and providing support to others on their own journey of spiritual growth.
Ps Mike Peautagitama
Mike been involved with Bendigo Baptist Church coming up 30 years. He was commissioned in 2023 to take on the role of planting a City Campus in the heart of Bendigo. Mike loves working with his team who are as passionate as he is of seeing a new Campus from Bendigo Baptist, become salt and light in the CBD and beyond. Mike is excited to see what God will unfold in this ministry space! The City Campus is meeting presently in a transitional space until the Madcow building's renovations have been completed.
