Thanks to Mark Smith, pastor of Drouin Presbyterian, for posting this item about the ordination and induction of Stephen Deroon as pastor of the Moe/Yarram (Vic) congregation. Welcome to a new colleague. Congratulations Rev. Stephen Deroon!! Stephen was ordained and inducted this afternoon into the Moe-Yarram parish in Victoria. It was a pleasure and a …

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Simone and Nathan have both blogged the news that the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland have elected Gary Millar as the incoming Principal of the denomination’s Queensland Presbyterian College. Nathan mentions that Dr Millar is still to formally accept his election. I believe Dr Millar holds the degrees: BSc, BD, DPhil. is …

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Last night (Friday, May 6) Donald Broadwater was inducted as pastor of the Wattle Range Charge. After the Service Don and Gloria were informally welcomed by the congregations of the Charge along with representatives of the community and other churches. Inductions (installations, settings apart) can strike some as curious combinations of worship and administration. Formulas …

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