Our Valued Contributors
Christine Walker
Christine has been born again for 53 years and married to her man, John for 53 years.
They were in active ministry as missionaries to Africa for 11 years and then moving to Australia they pioneered another church which they pastored for 7 years .
Christine ran an organisation called Christian Women in Africa which had monthly meetings reaching out to women in all walks of life.
This is where her passion for women’s ministry was ignited.
She loves her God, and gives glory to Jesus for everything and everyone she has in her life. Her prayer is that this magazine will enrich your life and encourage you immensely.
Wendy Megchelse
Wendy has been involved in fulltime ministry in the local church as well as state & national Christian service all her adult life & and has been credentialed with the Australian Christian Churches since 1987.
After serving for 15 years on the staff of a large local church in Brisbane as PA to Pastor John Lewis, Events Coordinator, Missions Director, Small Group Pastor and Women’s Pastor, she took on the role of Queensland State Women’s Ministry Director for 13 years and subsequently became the Australian national Women’s Ministry director with 1100 churches under this umbrella. She has retired from fulltime ministry.
She now is Pastoral Care oversight of the ACC Queensland/NT EMERITUS (Retired Pastors & Wives).
Of King David it was said “he fed them accordingly to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with the skillfulness’ of his hands”. This is one of her favourite biblical passages as her hands on approach to people is displayed by delighting to walk alongside people, believing in them, praying for them, and seeing them rise in their God given potential.
She loves God, loves life and loves people.
Pastor Crocodile Dundee
Col pastored in Darwin before being invited to the USA (1979) travelling and speaking at before pastoring a church in California. Returning to Australia in 1982, they took over a struggling church that blossomed into the largest church in the state of the Northern Territory. He is the successful author of 10 hunting/fishing and 20 Christian books, with total sales of over 300,000.
Today Col and Jan are being used powerfully to touch their homeland of Australia,with invitations coming from not only churches but also government officials and business leaders. He has spoken at The Great Hall in Federal Parliament as well as Parliament House Brisbane. Col has been nominated (twice) for the honour of Australian of the Year in 2004 and again in 2010. In 2004 he had an earned doctorate conferred upon him by a University in Florida USA in recognition of his research and writings on Australia’s Christian Heritage.
Col’s best selling books “800 Horsemen who changed the world” and “Fighting McKenzie-Anzac Chaplain” were listed as number 12 and number 29 in the Australian Broadcasting Commission’s 100 All Time Favourite Books in Australia.
Sandra Hansen
Shaun and I have been in full-time ministry for 43 years in addition to 42 years of marriage.
Our son Josiah, who now has his own family of three children and a beautiful wife named Jacinta, is a blessing. I can still remember how we stood in faith for six and a half years, believing we could have a child. God blessed us with Josiah and what a blessing he is.
Having three grandchildren (Zion 7, Sophia 4, Noah 1) is such a blessing and incredible joy to us both.
In June 1992, we pioneered our church, Dunamis, in our living room, taking a significant leap of faith by stepping away from the security of a wage and into the uncertainty of what we could accomplish. Our vision and goal for our ministry life were quite simple: “minister with integrity and character.”
Lisa Shah
“I love Words”
A chronic journaller, natural teacher and compulsive storyteller, Lisa loves to write in a variety of forms.
A mum of 5 and grandmother of 5, Lisa lives on the Gold Coast and has a long history with words, from songwriting and published novels to Bible Study Blogs and public speaking. She loves to share on the profound value of creative communication.
Dee Evans
I live in Perth, WA, and have worked in Aged Care since 1997.
We spent 3 years caring for Hill Tribe Children in Northern Thailand, teaching and spreading God’s love. We developed food programs for the Mission which was so rewarding.
I gave my heart to Jesus on 27th January 1987 and have been in worship ministry for 35 years.
In May 2025 my wonderful husband, Paul and I celebrated 38 years of marriage.
Our son, Alex and his wife, Lauren, have given us 2 beautiful grandsons, Kaleb and Levi.
I love Jesus and I have a passion for people, especially those who need to experience the love and grace of God.
I am a singer/songwriter and Psalmody Graduate, and I love to play guitar and worship my Lord and King.
Lee Butler is a wife, Mother, Grandmother and great grandmother. Lee is an Ordained Minister of the Gospel.
Lee has been involved in the Pioneering of a variety of Ministries.
Alongside her Husband Kenn Bacon, they pioneered and ran CrossWorks ministries on the Gold Coast for 20 years.
Lee has been described recently as one who carries a Breakthrough anointing and has no problem challenging others to strive for what they are designed for, by God.
A few years after Kenn graduated to Heaven, along came Keith Butler. Keith and Lee married and are now free to travel. They are part of a new work which has been pioneered in a small country town.
Denise Kahika
Denise was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia at 17 and now calls the Gold Coast, Queensland, home, where she has shared 41 wonderful years of marriage with her husband.
Together, they have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and five treasured grandchildren.
With over 35 years in ministry, Denise has dedicated her life to sharing God’s love across generations. Recently, she earned a Graduate Diploma in Professional Supervision, further equipping her to guide and support others in their spiritual and personal journeys.
Passionate about helping people thrive in their God-given purpose, she is inspired to encourage women worldwide through Women by Design.
Women by Design is so blessed to have so many Men and Women of God who love Him and His Word. Their goal is to inspire you to grow and mature in God so that we are prepared no matter what comes our way to thrive.
Praise God. Women are rising up and taking their place in the Body of Christ all over the world. Please consider becoming a part of the Women by Design Family. The Magazine comes out every month. It will inspire and enrich your walk with Jesus. We look forward to welcoming you into our community. Blessing from the Women by Design team. https://womenbydesign.com.au/subscription-plan/