Welcome to ‘the johnmark extension’, my redeveloped web presence for 2014. If you have attended a seminar or training day that I have facilitated, the notes and resources should be linked below in my ministry blog.
I enjoyed spending an afternoon with students and pastors at Whitley college. Here is my take on why pastors need a diary, journal, contact list, backpack and set of whiteboard markers – all in the service of ethical ministry!
Brainstorm – Unique Features of Pastoral Ministry
I am looking forward to reflecting with lay leaders today at North Pine Anglican Church on several areas of parish health. The presentations and documents referred to today are listed below. There may be others added following the session depending on questions and issues raised.
Back in Noosa again today for the Southern Region Clergy conference for the Diocese of Southern Queensland. A little cooler this week but still sunny and warm for a Tasmanian. We are looking at Healthy Clergy and Healthy Parishes. Links to the notes and presentations follows:
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with around 35 Lay Leaders from the Southern Region of the Diocese today at St Mark’s in Logan. We explored the dynamics of healthy parish life and looked at key relationships in the parish.
Notes and the presentations at this conference follow.
Brainstorm on the dynamics of healthy parishes
The Dynamics of Healthy Parishes
Covenant Commitments for Christians
SAMPLE Parish Council Covenant
How good was it to enjoy 3 days of blue skies and sunshine in Noosa when Tassie is half under snow… Great to catch up with folk at the Northern Regional Clergy Conference for the Diocese of Southern Queensland. Thanks to Bishop Jeremy and Archbishop Philip for the invitation to share on clergy and parish health.
Notes and Presentations from the Conference following: