Footprints Australia - Meet the Footprints Team

"Positive, balanced and uplifting, Footprints magazine is so much more than a magazine for Australian Christian women ... it's an evangelism tool."

WHEN IT ALL BEGAN…
In September 1997 a small group of women from Brisbane Queensland, were bemoaning the lack of Christian publications for Australian women when Janet (and we aren’t sure if it was Godly inspiration or proverbial blondeness!) exclaimed – "Hey, I love to write – maybe I should start one!" The Footprints newsletter was launched shortly afterwards.

Team Photo L to R - Nicola, Vivian, Janet, Nissa, Melanie and Joanne 1999

Many people thought Janet and her friends were biting off much more than they could chew (that's God for you!), but a loyal few embraced the concept of a magazine ministering to Australian women and . . . (sing the Brady Bunch tune here!) . . . that's the way, we became - the Footprints Team!

Team Members don't just write for Footprints, they pray for the growing ministry and all involved, they proof-read and edit contributions, brainstorm the content and focus of each new issue, assist in promotions such as speaking at churches and other groups, as well as staple and package each mail-out.

ABOVE - Team Photo (L to R):Nicola, Vivian, Janet, Nissa, Melanie and Joanne 1999.

JANET CAMILLERI – EDITOR
Janet has always loved to write, so it seemed only natural to combine this gift with her love for Jesus - and so Footprints was born. Janet and Lawrence have been married since 1990 and have 2 children. Apart from writing for Footprints, Janet has also been published in several magazines such as For Me, Christian Woman, Signs of the Times, Gold Coast Weddings, Writing Australia, Caravan and Motorhome, Above Rubies, and The Evangel to name just a few. She works four days per week writing community newsletters. No matter what she is writing, or who she is writing for, Janet aims to uplift, encourage and inform her readers.

MELANIE PAGE - ASSISTANT EDITOR
Melanie and Janet have been friends since high school – a quarter of a century now! For many years a stay-at-home Mum, Mel returned to study in the mid 1990's and today she is a high school English and Christian Studies teacher at Grace Lutheran College. Mel and husband Craig celebrated their 20^th anniversary this year and have three teenagers. Besides loving to cook and read, Mel is currently studying again; theology this time! The family lives at Cashmere, north of Brisbane and are active members of their local AOG church.

NICOLA SAAD
Nicola Saad is one of the original Footprints team members and an "old" friend of Janet's. She has been a Christian for over 20 years, wife to Andy for 16 years and today, is Mum to their 3 delightful children. Nicola is at uni part-time working towards her BA with a view to assisting others in the counselling sphere. An incurable readaholic, Nicola loves writing for and promoting Footprints. She has also gained a certain notoriety as a letter-to-the-editor writer extraordinaire! Nicola and Andy live at Bracken Ridge, and fellowship at Taigum Community Church.

ANISSA JONES
Anissa, husband Brayden and daughter live on nearly an acre of land north of Brisbane. Anissa has been a Christian since the age of twelve. Today she enjoys reading, gardening, camping and crafts. Niss (as she is affectionately known) works part-time as an office assistant and attends a Baptist church.

Nicola, Melanie, Janet and Vivian at the 2007 Footprints Retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

JOANNE BRINSFIELD
Joanne and Janet first met in 1995, when both were singing second soprano in an inter-denominational choir. Joanne and her Californian-born husband Matt moved to South Korea in 2001, and then to the United States at the end of 2003. They have settled in Eudora, Kansas, where they attend a Nazarene Church. After many years of hopes, prayers and dreams, Matt and Jo welcomed baby Lauren Isabelle to their family in 2003. In her spare time Jo enjoys scrapbooking, and her business as a “Do-Re-Mi and You” consultant.

Vivian and her family live in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, and attend the original Christian Outreach Centre, Citipointe at Mansfield. Vivian and Mark have two children. Viv is currently working as a psychologist, with the aim of assisting those with mental health problems to achieve understanding, hope, and to lead full and productive lives.

Photo (L to R) of Nicola, Vivian, Anissa and Mel at the Footprints Christmas dinner 2004 .

SONIA REGAN
Sonia became our faithful prayer warrior after first learning of the wonders of Footprints through her church, and friendship with Anissa Jones. Sonia and her husband have five children.

Pauline is married with a teenage daughter and works in hospital administration. Even though she doesn't consider herself a writer, she can be counted on to help out with the packaging and mailing out that goes with each new issue.

Kathie has come on board in 2008 as our web editor. She is a Virtual Assistant, VA Coach & Trainer, Author and Blogger, and loves working on websites. Kathie recently published a book called "Worth More Than Rubies" based on the Proverbs 31 Woman and will be speaking at events around Australia in 2008. Kathie lives in Melbourne with her husband Graham and they attend Bayside Church, a member of the Christian City Churches.

Contact Us...

Phone: 0421 482 642 | Email: editor@footprintsaustralia.com | Postal Address: PO Box 1962 Cleveland DC Qld 4163 Australia

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