Kirwood, Rev. E.A.

- bn – d. Brisbane 1955. Pastor. Churches: (Aust.) Jireh, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 1899-1904; (N.Z.) Grange Rd, Mt Roskill 1904-15; (Aust.) South Yarra, Melbourne 1915-?; Ipswich, Queensland 1921-?; Clayfield, Brisbane. N.Z.B.M.S. Secretary 1908-1911. Union Committee 1909-1912. Vice President Union 1912/13. President Union 1913-1915. Kirkwood was called to the Mt Roskill church at its inauguration and built a strong and vibrant ministry, particularly amongst the young people. The Sunday School, which was in no small part assisted by his wife (see separate entry), grew to upwards of 300. After return to Australia in 1915 he held a number of further pastorates and worked at the Queensland Baptist College. Ref.: Obituary: NZB April 1955, 70.