The following motion was passed with a standing ovation, marking the conclusion of John Mansfield’s 37 year long work with the Department of Christian Education. I remember John’s work back in the early 1980’s, and there will be thousands of people who know Jesus or have grown deeper in their following of Jesus because of …

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The General Assembly Of The Presbyterian Church Of Queensland unanimously voted to reappoint Rev Peter Barson as Director Of Ministry Resourcing and Christian Education for a five-year term. This will be Peter’s third term, having commenced in 2008. Peter is a blessing to the church. Wise, empathetic, experienced; able to have hard conversations and implement …

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The Queensland Theological College and Committee On Training For The Ministry reported tonight. A new standalone facility has been purchased, renovated and opened in the central business district of Brisbane. There are six full time lecturers, around 170 people undertaking some form of study; nearly 50 full time students – 19 training for ordained ministry. …

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