Introducing the next National Director for Interserve Australia

James has spent the last 17 years in vocational ministry in the Anglican Church across three churches. Originally from Victoria, the Hornbys have lived in Launceston, Tasmania for the last eight years. James led the transformation of Anglican ministry in the greater Launceston area and is the founding minister of the All Saints Network, a network of four Anglican churches and six congregations in which James has served as the lead minister. He has also served as Archdeacon with oversight over the Northern Ministry region in Tasmania. James is known for his gracious, thoughtful and creative leadership style.

The Hornbys have continually shown a commitment to personal evangelism, local mission and cross-cultural work. James has served on the board of CMS Tasmania and guest lectured at Worldview (WEC) College. In 2023, Jamesundertook a sabbatical and the family spent three months in Jordan with CMS. James served as locum minister for the International Anglican Church of Amman and the family volunteered with refugee-focussed organisations.

Prior to his full-time ministry roles, James worked as a silviculturist (tree scientist) and spent time in South Africa with Teen Missions Intl. Kerryn is a registered dietician and has served On Track with Interserve in the Middle East.