Mission, Strategy & Education Committee
Mission
“It is not the Church of God that has a mission. It is the God of Mission that has a Church.” (Williams, R 2004, Mission Shaped Church). If it is true that the God of Mission has a Church. Then it is our part to participate in and witness to the wonder of God’s Mission. Mission is a term that can be used broadly, and correctly, to mean all that we do as a church. Or it can be used in a narrower way, specifically referring to outreach into the community.
Strategy
We recognise that the Uniting Church at the moment need strategy more than ever before, locally for congregations and regionally for presbytery. We recognise that the old maps of ministry may not be working anymore and we need to write new maps to engage with the world around us.
Education
Christian Education, Continuing Education (For those in placement), or a pathway of discipleship are all different facets of education that we seek to provide for as MSE Committee. We also hope to offer formation for everyone engaged in mission.
Mission
- Mission Initiatives
- Simpson Fund Grant
- Simpson Fund Grants 2026 application information
- Simpson Fund Grants 2026 claim form (to come)
- Mission Studies
- Mission Conversations
Strategy
Education
Members of Mission, Strategy & Education Committee
All members are elected by the Presbytery in Council meeting. Some members can be co-opted by the committee or appointed by Standing Committee. The Chair is appointed by the Presbytery.
Chairperson: Dr James Thom
Minute Secretary: Marie Craw
Presbytery Staff: Rev Linley Liersch and Rev Narelle Collas
Members: Alanee Hearnshaw, Diane Wookey, Rev Janet Munro, Dorothy Parkes, Kelvin Hodge, Luciana Aragon, Sue Waddell.