Our Team

Ross Wilson

Ross Wilson is the Senior Pastor at Southside. He’s been a Christian as long as he can remember, and always wanted to help people see that the life-saving message of Jesus is always relevant for people everywhere. He’s married to Kim, loves gardening and sitting down and hearing people’s stories. Ross is also deeply passionate about helping people belong at Southside.

Emily Meadows

Emily is the Youth Leader at Southside. Emily was saved at a camp in year 9 and began attending Southside Youth. Since then, she’s always seen the need and importance of youth ministry. Emily finished her ministry traineeship in 2026 and leads a growing team to support a growing ministry.

Petrina Enchelmaier

Petrina is responsible for leading our growing kids church at Southside. Arriving with her husband Dave and 3 kids, Petrina began to settle into Southside and serve at kids. Seeing the need and joy of making and growing disciples of Jesus with kids, Petrina began to get involved. She runs a growing team of leaders who help Southside kids love, serve and obey king Jesus.

Ben Mansfield

Ben is the Mission Pastor at Southside. He grew up hearing about Jesus, but it wasn’t until 18 that he realized he wasn’t good enough to save himself and desperately needed Jesus. Ben is passionate about the message of Jesus, and wants everyone to find life in Him. He’s married to Elizabeth, dad to Poppy and Scout, loves fishing and sport, and loves helping people see Jesus for the first time. Ben is deeply convicted that there is more to life than what the world offers us.

Karen Geer

Karen is responsible for our support teams at Southside. Karen is married to Bryan and both became Christians at Southside in 2005. Since then, Karen has been passionate about using her gifts and abilities to enable ministries across church function and flourish.

Phil Calder

Phil serves at Southside with the Young Adult. Phil and his wife Sidney arrived in Brisbane to study at Queensland Theological College and jump into ministry. He’s been responsible for helping Young Adults grow more like Jesus, and leads a team who help connect teenagers in to their next season of life.

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