Q&A with Damien Hobson

Pastor Damien Hobson with his daughter, Princess Élla. Photo: Contributed.

Damien Hobson and his family I moved to the region in Easter 2022 to join Your Church Stanthorpe as Assistant Pastors. After 27 years at their previous church, the family of six took off in a van for 13 months and landed in paradise.

“The people in this region have welcomed my family as one of their own and words fail me for the warmth and friendliness we have been made to feel,” Damien said. “Thank you Granite Belt!”

If you could spend 24 hours anywhere, any year, where would you choose?

A tomorrow on Double Island with my family (I like the adventure that hasn’t happened yet)

What is something people may not know about you?

I was awarded Father of the Year for the Logan/Gold Coast region

How do you relax after a long day?

Sitting down to a cheese platter and Netflix with my wife.

What are you most grateful for?

Unanswered prayers

What would your last meal on earth be?

Vegemite and cheese on toast

Do you prefer coffee or tea?

Yes please

What are you currently reading?

Deep & Wide – Andy Stanley

What’s the best book you’ve read?

Besides the Bible….

Help, I’m self employed and my boss is an idiot – a three-page pamphlet I wrote on being self-employed

What is your favourite spot in our region?

We haven’t found a place we DON’T like yet!

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

God is interested in the stupid things you do too.

Which six guests, dead or alive, would be invited to your ultimate dinner party?

My wife, Baby Hobson (miscarried child), Gary Vee, Richie Sambora, the Apostle Peter, King David (he can pick up the tab).

What is your favourite movie?

Robin Hood Men in Tights