Learning
My professional interests include faith formation and education, vocational and higher education, spirituality, intergenerational learning, digital and blended learning, media in education, and practical theology.
Technology in Worship
I've recently presented an online 'masterclass' on Technology in Worship for leaders in the NSW-ACT Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia. It was a 2 hour session facilitated by Rev Dr Niall McKay who is in a resourcing role with the synod. Presenting this stuff...
Creating Authentic Online Communities
Last night I hosted the first of a series of workshops for churches seeking to have an online presence through worship, as part of my current role with the Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts (within the Synod of South Australia, Uniting Church in Australia). We...
Young People & Well-Being
We have tomatillos growing in our garden. They can bear a lot of fruit, but the plants need support - not just a stake, but rather a kind of scaffold. The branches stretch out in all directions, and can't hold the weight of all the growing fruit. Young people need a...
Pathways Workshop
Pathways is a 2-3 hour interactive workshop for church leaders originally designed by Ken Morgan from Church Resource Ministries. The session is designed to help leaders understand and explore the steps by which people might journey into connection with a Christian...
Diving Deep: Baptism and Confirmation
This interactive session focuses on the educational dimensions of preparing youth and adults for baptism and confirmation: our aims and understandings, a variety of approaches, mentors and companions, plus a range of print and multimedia resources including a preview...
Our Faith – Video & Discussion Guide
Here is a six session group series with video and discussion guide exploring Christian beliefs from the perspective of the Uniting Church in Australia. The session themes focus on core Christian beliefs. The series is designed for people preparing for adult baptism...
Blended Faith Formation Seminars
Port Phillip East Presbytery started an online series of seminars on blended or hybrid faith formation during the COVID months. Many churches were diving into online worship, with mixed results. However we've been living in a digital world for quite some time. US...