Our Team

Pastor Mason Taylor

Pastor Mason Taylor Mason Taylor is the sole pastor of Freeway Baptist Church. Mason, his wife Sandy and three children Amie, Katie and Lachlan moved to Chelsea from North East Victoria where Mason has a background in the building trade as a bricklayer. In 2006 Mason left the building industry and began full time study in a Bachelor of Ministry at BCV now MST graduating in 2010. In 2012 he began his ordination study at Whitley Collage receiving his ordination in October 2016. Mason was drawn to a saving faith in Jesus at the age of 18 in 1989, since then he has been following Jesus and encountering His grace, warming his heart with affection for God.

Since coming to Freeway Mason has shared his passion for the Bible through his teaching and continues to point people to the saving grace that comes from a relationship with Jesus.
Our faith in Jesus transforms every area of our lives. It is “A new way to live”.

Leadership Team

We are fortunate to have have some excellent people on the leadership team

	John Kruize - Deacon John grew up in the Church and it has been a constant voice in his life. Originally from Western Australia he also lived in Tasmania for a time before coming to Freeway in 2016. John has been involved in Church Leadership over many years as well as serving on the Board of Maranatha Christian School where his children attended. He has 4 Adult Children (3 boys and one girl). After 23 years in the Manufacturing industry John now runs his own business supporting the Funeral Industry. His hobbies include following the West Coast Eagles, reading, fishing and watching his children play sport.
	Daniel Hulme - Deacon / Church Secretary Daniel grew up in South Africa in a Christian family where Christian faith and practices were fostered. He was baptised at 18 and his personal intimate relationship with Christ deepened through his early adult life. After a stint in the Military he met and married Audrey and had two children - Connor and Micah. The family worshiped at the Methodist Church. They relocated to Melbourne at the end of 2017 and began attending Freeway. Daniel works as the Senior Program Manager of Capital Works at the Supreme Court of Victoria and his hobbies and interests include anything team sport related. Outside of work and church he also volunteers at community sport clubs as a Rugby Union coach, a Junior Lifesaving Age Manager, a Bronze medallion Life guard and a junior AFL Goal Umpire.
	Helen Oliver - Deacon Helen grew up in country Victoria in a small local fellowship. She gave her life to Jesus when she was twelve years old and is thankful for her faith which has carried her through the many ups and downs of life. Over these years she learned how much God values her and the He can be trusted in everything. Helen has worked in retail, helped run a small business and now works in Office Administration. In the past she has helped out on the Freeway finance team and taught in Freeway Kid's ministries. She is also active in prayer ministries. She is married to Mark. They have two adult children and six grandchildren. She enjoys gardening and spending time with the family.
	Elaine Wong - Deacon Elaine grew up in Malaysia in a Christian household. She gave her heart to the Lord when she was 15. She met Lai Sin in Malaysia and they were married in Auckland, New Zealand. They have moved countries several times because of Lai Sin’s work as a Pastor but now call Melbourne home. They have a daughter and a grandson. Elaine has worked in finance, education and not-for-profits applying her administrative, pastoral care and music giftings as required. She is involved in the worship team at Freeway. She enjoys getting to know her new country, reading, walks and time with her grandson.
	We currently have 2 vacancies on the leadership team!