Grant & Cheryl Windle
After pioneering and leading C3 Westside in West End, Brisbane for 15 years, in 2009 they transitioned the leadership of this church, plus a multi-million-dollar debt free building to the next generation as their son Ben Windle took the reigns as Senior Pastor. This became a thriving church called Lifeplace. In 2022, Lifeplace transitioned to become an ISee church in Brisbane’s south.
After a time of sabbatical, they formed ‘Church Advance’, a ministry to assist pastors and churches and for the next seven years they spent travelling and living in United States working with major faith communities. A highlight of this seven year period was working under Pastor Erwin McManus of Mosaic in Los Angeles for a year as volunteer Pastors.
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In this time Grant also produced two feature documentaries in Africa and India, partnered with YWAM Brisbane in country missions, studied for a Bachelor of Theology, whilst Cheryl earned a diploma in Frontline Management. Grant continued developing his fine art skills as an artist and his work as a musician. (www.grantwindlefineart.com)
Grant authored “The Jesus Life” book to great reviews and has produced three music CD’s. Since 1992 Grant has also been an accredited DISC profiler with ‘People Keys’ in the USA and has earned a Bachelor of Ministry.
Grant recently authored his second book for Pastors and leaders titled, “He Counted Them”. Now available on Amazon books.
Whilst working as a wellness coach at the Banyans, a private health retreat, Grant and Cheryl were invited to be the new Senior Pastors of what was Hope City Church in 2020. They accepted the role as the church underwent a legal entity and name change.
Pastor Grant is currently earning his qualification as a Pastoral Supervisor, to assist in his ministry in mentoring Pastors and leaders. These days Grant and Cheryl are empty nesters with 3 sons and 5 grandsons. They love friends, music, movies, learning, helping others, art, fashion, travel, technology, coffee, laughing, health, hiking, creativity, food, family and their beautiful city.
Grant’s personal website www.grantwindle.com