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Archbishop Jeremy announces new Director of Formation

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“I am pleased to announce that I have appointed The Right Reverend Denise Ferguson as the new Director of Formation,” says Archbishop Jeremy

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Dear sisters and brothers,

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed The Right Reverend Denise Ferguson as the new Director of Formation (0.5 FTE) within the Ministry Education Commission (MEC).

Bishop Denise will be well known to many and is returning to the Brisbane Diocese after having been the Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Adelaide for the last five years. Previously Bishop Denise (who is originally from New Zealand) was the Rector of East Redland Parish and Archdeacon of Moreton.

Bishop Denise has a strong interest in theological education and formation for ordained ministry. As part of her duties in the Diocese of Adeliade Bishop Denise chaired the St Barnabas College Council.

The Director of Formation in this Diocese leads the development and delivery of the Ordained Ministry Formation program under the Ministry Education Commission. This role is responsible for managing and facilitating learning intensives and supervised field education, ensuring students meet all requirements, including appropriate theological education, clinical and pastoral education, and any additional requirements from the Archbishop.

This position is a key position within the Diocese leading the development and delivery of the Ordained Ministry Formation program, including:

The Director of Formation works with:

An important part of the Director of Formation’s role will be working with The Reverend Michael Stalley and The Reverend Ray Clifton to discern future shapes of formation and training for the clergy we will need in this new season of our life together.

Please pray for Bishop Denise and for all involved in the formation/discernment process, including all candidates, supervising priests, examining chaplains, staff of St Francis College, and assistant bishops. May God bless us and equip us for our various ministries in the service of Christ.

The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ
Archbishop of Brisbane

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