Mission Profile

Rob & Xanthe Yemm

Serving with BCA from early 2026

Rob & Xanthe Yemm are serving at the Bathurst Cathedral for two years training 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.

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

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

May
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.