Ministry Council

The Ministry Council is a committee that meets regularly throughout the year and reports to the Diocesan Council. The Diocesan Council may refer matters to the Ministry Council such as

• Sacramental ministry;
• Evangelism and Outreach;
• Christian formation, discipleship and stewardship;
• Ministry priorities across the Diocese;
• Ordination discernment process;
• Post-ordination training;
• Promulagation of "Faithfulness in Service" and guidelines for good and safe ministry practices;
• Ministry Development Officer and other Diocesan-funded ministry appointments.

For further information about the Ministry Council please refer to Clause 9.11 in Canon 3.

The current members of the Ministry Council are:

• The Venerable Christopher Wright
• The Venerable Annette Woods
• The Venerable Dr Rosemary Dunn
• Reverend Canon Dr Sharon Hayston
• Reverend John McKim
• Ms Jennifer Buckby

The Ministry Council recently updated the following Ordination documents

The Journey to Ordination

Ordination Policy - A Changing Church for a Changing World