Our Team

David Skirving

Senior Pastor

David grew up around the corner from the church but married a Sydney girl and moved over east. He worked as a medical doctor for a number of years before realising he just wanted to tell people about Jesus all day – so he became a pastor with a fire in his belly for evangelism. David did a two year internship at St Matthias church before studying for four years at Moore Theological College. He returned to Perth and worked as a pastor at Dalkeith church for seven years before joining the team at Subi Church. He is married to the beautiful Mya and they have three children: Saasha, Sophie and Justin.

Ray Forlin

Executive Pastor

Ray grew up in Perth and worked as a Software developer for 15 years before responding to the call to train to become a Pastor and completing his Masters of Divinity at Vose Bible college in Perth. His ministry experience includes many years of leadership at Bible Study Fellowship, followed by an internship at Subi Church, before becoming our Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor. In 2017 Ray became the Senior Pastor of East Fremantle Baptist and served there for almost 7 years before returning as our Executive Pastor in 2024. Ray is married to Caren and together they have 3 boys: Samuel, Zachary and Judson.

Amanda Tan

Executive Director

Amanda grew up in a Christian home, and has seen God’s hand in her life from an early age. She is married to Joachim and they have two children. She has served in not-for-profit organisations for the last 20 years in both paid and unpaid capacities. As the Executive Director, she sees her role as “equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). If you have a gift and would like to use it to further the kingdom, please don’t hesitate to contact her.

Braden Fildes

Associate Pastor

Braden grew up in Albany before moving up to Perth to study. He holds a master’s degree from Ridley Theological College and has a passion to help people read and understand the Bible for themselves. Braden is married to Rachel and is father to Zoe, and he enjoys any kind of adventure that’s with them. Braden oversees the young adult ministry.

Steven Daly

Associate Pastor

Born in Perth, Steven grew up all over the place, including two stints in England. He became a Christian whilst completing a PhD in Biochemistry, which followed studies in Zoology. Steven was ordained in the Anglican Church of Australia some 13 years later after studies at Regent College (Vancouver) and Ridley College (Melbourne). He’s worked as a research scientist, actor, in chaplaincy (school, hospital, and university college), and for over 15 years in Anglican parish ministry. He is married to Jo (a pharmacist). Steven is passionate about biblical preaching and teaching, faithful scholarship, and prayer pastoral care. His interests include birds and cars.

Carson Johnston

Youth Pastor

Carson was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia and grew up at Subiaco Church of Christ. Carson studied at Trinity Theological College for his Bachelor of Theology, where he met his wife Abby, who helps him in Subi Youth. Carson is the Youth Pastor and oversees the youth ministry at Subi Church. Carson is passionate about youth ministry, and desires to help teenagers discover who God is and why trusting in Jesus is the greatest thing we can ever do. Carson’s hopes and prayers are that the youth of Subi Church will grow in their faith and love for God. Carson in his spare time loves playing sports, going to the gym, playing video games and watching the latest movies.

Abby Johnston

Next Gen and Comms Coordinator

Abby has lived in Perth her whole life, and met her husband Carson (the Youth Pastor) at Trinity Theological College while they were both studying there. Abby and Carson joined Subi Church at the end of 2023, and Abby has since been a part of the Kids and Youth ministries. She is passionate about fostering a church and youth group environment where young people feel loved, encouraged, safe, and excited to keep coming back. Abby loves hanging out with her very clingy dog Peanutbutter, spending time with her family, watching pretentious arthouse films, making and talking about art, and eating smash burgers. She also learned how to play video games initially as a way to connect with the youth, but it has since become an embarrassingly genuine hobby.

Airen Mulligan

Connect Ministry Director

Airen grew up in the Philippines and now lives in Perth with her husband Paul and daughter Hannah. Her background is in finance but she also has a passion for helping connect people with God and with each other, His Son and His Word. Airen’s high energy level enables her to take up this role while also working for a bank. In her spare time, you can find Airen watching Korean and Japanese variety shows like Running Man. She loves food and travelling, the next trip on her destination bucket list is Scandinavia. Any time of the day, ice cream -or the thought of ice cream- keeps her going.

Daniel Lee

Intern

Daniel grew up in Singapore in a Christian home and felt God’s calling to full-time Gospel work when he was a teenager. In discerning his calling, he has served in various church and para-church ministries. He moved to Sydney to pursue an undergraduate degree in psychology and philosophy, before moving to Perth to study his master's degree from Trinity Theological College.

David Graieg

Apologetics Minister at Large

David grew up in Subi. He is married to Grace, and they have been blessed with three girls. He is an adjunct lecturer at Alphacrucis University College, an adjunct lecturer at the Australian College of Ministries (ACOM), a teaching assistant at Curtin University, a sessional marker at Morling College, and an academic sessional at the University of Notre Dame. He is the founder of Why Christianity. PhD (2022) Sydney College of Divinity. ThM (2012) Dallas Theological Seminary. Author of Resurrection Remembered (Routledge, 2024), Christianity Today 2024 Book Awards finalist in Biblical Studies. David seeks to train people in the reasons for hope in Christ and is happy to meet up with anyone who wants to chat.

Esther Ong

Women’s Ministry Director

Katie Weng

Subi Kids Assistant

Katie grew up in a pastor’s home in the United States. After studying Bible and Church Music at International Baptist College and Seminary, she joined a non-profit and moved to South East Asia. After five years teaching English as a Second Language, Katie and her husband, Weiwen, returned to Perth in 2021 to put down roots. Their two kids, Rhys and Lyla, are one of the reasons Katie loves serving and working in Subi Kids. She especially loves getting to know and serve the Subi Kids volunteers who are investing in the lives of her kids and so many other children. Outside of music and play dates, Katie’s primary hobby is searching for Rhys’ next favourite children’s book.

Linda Lee

Women’s Ministry Director

Linda is a Perth girl (born just down the road from church!). Before working at Subi Church, Linda worked in marketing and communications in the not-for-profit and government sectors. She has a heart for those who are discouraged and yet to hear the gospel. She loves studying the Bible and learning about God, and has a Grad Dip of Divinity from Trinity Theological College. Some of her favourite things are travelling, hiking, art, British comedy and anything to do with nature.

Mariana Gyokotu

Admin Assistant

Mariana is married to Fernando and they have a daughter, Stella. They are originally from Brazil and moved to Melbourne in 2015, where they lived for 9 years. In 2025, they moved to Perth to enjoy sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Back in Brazil she worked as a Portuguese teacher for primary and secondary students; in Melbourne, as a childcare educator. She was involved with Sunday School, Worship and Youth Ministries in her previous churches in Brazil and Melbourne. Mariana and her family joined Subi Church in 2025 and they love how warm, welcoming and joyful people are in this place. She is passionate about seeing how God works and makes an impact in people’s lives. During her free time she enjoys watching K-dramas or walking her cavoodle dog named Lola.

Maxwin Chong

Worship Director

Maxwin moved to Perth at age 17 to study Pharmacy at university and went on to work as a pharmacist for more than 10 years. He has been passionate about music from a young age, with a particular love for singing and piano. Much to his mum’s horror, raising Max often meant enduring music practice at all hours or driving him to youth services every week, where he was always involved in the band. Maxwin has served on church worship teams for over 20 years. While he spends a lot of time with worship music, his current playlist is filled with K-pop—where he often finds his latest musical inspirations. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, caring for his plants, and being delightfully distracted by his Shiba Inu puppy, Kona.

Melanie Tan

Subi Kids Director

Melanie is from Singapore and has been in Perth since 2010 when she moved here for university. She met her husband Raymond in a Subi church small group and they have since had two beautiful children, Annalisa and Michael. Mel has been serving in Subi Kids since 2018. She believes in the importance of bringing children up in a godly manner. Having two young children herself, she sees the importance of a structured Sunday school program where children can grow in the knowledge of God and develop a relationship with Him. Mel also leads the AWANA program. With two young children keeping her on her toes, Mel runs on minimal sleep and strong coffee. She enjoys the endorphin kick from a gym workout, but is not a fan of running. In her free time, she enjoys baking and cooking.

Pam Finch

Finance Coordinator

Pam moved from Singapore to Perth in 2005 with her family and has been at Subi Church ever since. She and her husband Matt have two joyful & very energetic young children that keep them very busy! It is a great blessing for her to walk through the ups and downs of parenting with other mums at Subi as they seek to be an example of Christ’s love to their families. Pam enjoys supporting the many ministries at Subi that spread the good news of the Gospel to everyone who walks through the doors, and throughout the wider community. Her hope is that each person will see the goodness of God through the joy of being connected into the family of Christ. In her spare time, she often can be found at one of Perth’s many beautiful beaches or working on her newest painting (sometimes both at the same time!)

Shani Nel

Hospitality Director & Executive Assistant

Shani provides support to the pastors and oversees the hospitality ministry. She is passionate about serving others with welcoming hospitality and tasty food to encourage fellowship and to care for people. She has a heart for community outreach, especially through the monthly Coffee Mornings and Christmas lunch, to serve the lonely and vulnerable, through sharing God’s love and hope. Shani is married to Derek and they both adore their fur baby Amber. She loves running, beach swims and tea time.

Soong-Peng Gondwe

Database Coordinator

Susan Richards

Evangelism Director

Susan has been a missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship over 30 years. She was also a registered nurse for 27 years in main hospital in Perth. Sue is currently the Evangelism Director at Subi Church in a volunteer capacity. What she loves about Subi church is that it has many outreach ministries that effectively bring people to a joyous knowledge of the great news of Jesus. Her passion is that people come to know Jesus as their Saviour. In Him is amazing grace, profound hope beyond the grave and so much more. She loves reading great missionary and Christian biographies and Bible journaling in beautiful and peaceful surroundings like the park, riverside or beach.

Tracey Johnston

Connect Ministry Director

Tracey Johnston has been at Subi Church for 38 years. She is mother of Paige & Carson, and grandmother of Jacob, Hunter, Paxton & Payton. Tracey has been working at the Church for over 13 years in the Care and Connect Ministry. Which involves the Greeting Ministry, helping people get connect in, and organizing help for those in need. Tracey also is involved in the Women's Ministry, runs a Mum's group for babies to preschool, and also a Small group. Also, she is a Life Skill Coach and facilitates the DISC Behavioural Profiling. Her passion is to see people flourish in their faith, family and relationships.

Sarah-Rose Cunnoosaumi

Subi Kids Assistant

Venetia Mathias

Intern

Venetia didn’t grow up in a Christian household, but she did learn the Lord’s Prayer from the King James Bible at school, and sang Psalm 23. She knew a little about Christmas and Easter, but Jesus was generally a distant figure who she believed wasn’t really part of her life. That changed in her early thirties when she had an unexpected and very personal encounter with Him. When she began reading the Bible, she came across John 15:16 and Isaiah 65:1a: “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me.” It felt like the Lord was speaking directly to her. Venetia started attending Subi Church just over two years ago after a friend encouraged her to come, and it felt like home from the moment she walked through the door. Although naturally quite shy, she wanted to get involved in evangelism because she believes there is an urgent need for people to hear the truth of the Gospel and discover the love and peace found in Jesus. She loves God’s Word and has been fortunate to begin a Graduate Diploma in Divinity at Trinity. It’s a privilege for Venetia to be part of this internship, and her prayer is that the Lord will continue to use her to reach those who are seeking Him and those who are lost.