Mission Profile

Rob & Xanthe Yemm

Serving with BCA from early 2026

Rob & Xanthe Yemm are heading to the Bathurst Cathedral for two years to be trained for ministry. Originally from New Zealand, Rob completed a three-year ministry apprenticeship in Christchurch before moving to Australia to study theology at SMBC. A BCA child herself, Xanthe spent her very early years in the Diocese of North West Australia before growing up on the east coast and completing a Master of Divinity at SMBC. They currently attend and serve at St Alban’s Belmore, where Xanthe is an assistant minister.

About Bathurst
Wiradjuri Country

BCA has worked with the Diocese of Bathurst to fund a minister-in-training position in the Diocese. The role is to provide a pathway for new college graduates to train for future ministry. After being announced in 2020, the partnership has supported Steven & Caitlin Klouth in 2021-2022, then James & Charly Boardman in 2023-2024.

Pray for the Yemms

March 2026

Pray for Easter celebrations at the Cathedral – may the Cathedral be a light on a hill the Lord uses to draw many in the community to hear the Gospel.

April 2026

Pray that we settle in well to life in Bathurst and that by God’s grace, new friendships and relationships blossom quickly.

May 2026

Pray that the Lord will help us to be faithful to the task He has set before us as we continue to learn and settle into our role at the Cathedral.