Chaplains
The College Chaplains provide pastoral care support for all members of the College community. Referrals for students to engage in formal one to one counselling appointments come via teachers, parents or the students themselves.For primary aged students parents are required to sign a referral form for ongoing one to one pastoral counselling appointments.
All appointments are made through the Full-time College Chaplain Mrs Debra Kerbey or the Principal’s Executive Assistant, Mrs Carrie Parker.
Other areas where the College Chaplains are involved:
Debra Kerbey
Mrs Debra Kerbey is the full time College Chaplain here at Kingsway Christian College.She is fully committed to the role of Chaplain and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the College, having been involved in Pastoral Care for more than twenty years.
Debra has a particular passion to see young children come to Christ and to continue to follow Him throughout their teenage years into adult hood. Her heart's desire is that each student here in the College reaches their God given potential being fully equipped to do all He has called them to do.
Debra has been married for 23 years and has three children who have all attended the College.
Darren Birch
Darren Birch is a Chaplain with many years experience working with children, youth and families. He has a degree in Physical Education from the University of Western Australia, a Diploma in Biblical Studies from Rhema Bible Training Centre, 10 years experience as a children’s and Youth Pastor in one of Perth’s largest churches, and 8 years experience as a high school Chaplain in a government school.
He is married and has 5 children.
As one of the Chaplains at Kingsway, he has the privilege of serving the school community through counselling and support of students, staff and families, and to undergird the school's philosophy of making Christ the centre of all lives.
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