Ministry Formation Coordinator (0.6, fixed term, 12 months)

Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership (KCML) was established in 2007. Its primary purpose is to form ministers and individuals for service and leadership in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. As well as training people for National Ordained Ministry, KCML provides resources for Local Ordained Ministers, Local Ministry Teams and other recognised ministries in the Church. We support synods, presbyteries and congregations in their leadership development and help resource continuing ministry formation among the Presbyterian Church’s ministers and elders.

We need a Ministry FormationFieldwork Co-ordinator to

1. Contribute to teaching and formation in ordination programmes and processes
2. Take responsibility to co-ordinate and teach in at least two areas of

• mission in communities
• worship
• theological reflection

3. Educational resourcing for the whole people of God
4. Other responsibilities as required and in consultation with the Principal of KCML.

Applications close 5 pm, Thursday 10 September, interviews are planned for 18 September, 2020.  We hope the successful applicant can start 15 November 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Enquiries to Steve Taylor, principal@knoxcentre.ac.nz.

Warmly

Steve

Rev Dr Steve Taylor

Principal, Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership

Senior Lecturer, Department of Theology, Flinders University : Teaching Fellow, University of Otago

Latest research publication: “A COVID Christology,” Stimulus (online at https://hail.to/laidlaw-college/publication/1tI5uq8/article/7aaI8MP).

Author First Expressions – available from author or online – https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334058472/first-expressions

“impressed with the theological analysis ..  grateful ..  for your insightful comments .. [First Expressions is] an important book.” – Rowan Williams

“As we move from a ‘knowledge economy’ to a ‘wisdom economy’, books like First Expressions are crucial.” — Andrew Dutney, Professor of Theology, Flinders University, Australia

Contact details:

principal@knoxcentre.ac.nz
Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership
Knox College, Arden Street, Opoho, Dunedin 9010

DD!: 03 473 0784

Cell: +64 22 155 2427

Blog: www.emergentkiwi.org.nz

Twitter: @emergentkiwi

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To mark the centenary of the death of Dutch theologian and statesman, Herman Bavinck (1854-1921), Brisbane School of Theology will be convening a two-day conference to examine the contours of Bavinck’s theology, relevance for contemporary Christianity, and aspects of Bavinck’s life, thought, and legacy. BST invites proposals for short papers (30 minutes) addressing any aspect of Herman Bavinck’s life, thought, and legacy. An abstract of 500 words should be sent to Rev Dr Bruce Pass, Lecturer in Christian Thought and History

bpass@bst.qld.edu.au Deadline: 7 December, 2020 https://bst.qld.edu.au/bavinck-conference/

Congratulations to Mark Lindsay on the publication of – The Doctrine of Election Through Christian History. Mark Lindsay is Joan F. W. Munro Professor of Historical Theology at Trinity and the University of Divinity in Melbourne. Rev Professor Mark Lindsay is also the President of ANZATS. On this journey through the Bible and church history, readers will discover how Christians have understood the affirmation that God has chosen. After exploring Scripture on the Christian doctrine of election theme, Lindsay turns to the various articulations of this doctrine from the early church fathers, including Augustine, and medieval theologians such as Aquinas, to the debate between Calvinists and Arminians, Karl Barth’s modern reconception of the doctrine, and reflections on election in the shadow of the Holocaust.

A quick reminder that Malyon Theological College’s next Research Seminar is on Monday 10 August @ 1:30pm. This presentation will take place online via Zoom. Our presenters on 10 August:Clem Fryer will be presenting his work in progress: “Pentecostal engagement with the marginalised”.Denise Powell will be presenting her work in progress: “Tobit and Joseph of Arimathea”The live stream Zoom link for the seminar is:

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ANZATS members may be interested to come along to the second of BST’s open lectures for 2020. We are pleased to welcome Professor Peter Harrison who will continue this year’s theme of science and religion. Please note that the lecture will be conducted “live and in person” as well as on Zoom. Registration is essential for in-person attendance due to COVID-19 safety measures. Tue, 4 Aug 2020 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST is an online and attending event. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/open-lecture-prof-peter-harrison-tickets-110931751856