Staff of the CTM

I have been working for the UCA Centre for Theology & Ministry since March 2010 as the finance Officer, providing financial support to the Faculty and Ministry.  I work part-time in a very broad role where I pay the bills, initiate invoices, help with budgeting and answer any finance questions and problems which arise at the centre.

Ordained in 1980, Jenny has spent 15 years of ordained ministry working in congregational life and another 10 years in educational roles. Early parish work in Williamstown and North Ringwood was followed by ten years working as the Director of Lay Education in the synod, based at Otira College in Kew. Her passion for leadership development led to doctoral research in the development of leadership in a not-for-profit organization and studies in adult education. In the early 2000s Jenny was minister in the Pilgrim congregation in Adelaide and returned to Melbourne to take up this current position midway through 2009.

Merryn has been working for the Victoria & Tasmanian Synod since 2001 offering administration support to specific ministry areas such as children & families, youth & young adults, artfull faith, spiritual formation and lay education. Along with providing administrative support to the ministry areas and to the Centre in general, she also co-ordinates the Otira Theological Book Club and is the person to speak to if you would like to book accommodation at Maclean House.
 

Drew Hanna is the Youth Ministry Coordinator and has been working for the CTM since February 2008. Before that he was a secondary school physical education teacher at Norwood Secondary College. Currently he is studying for a Bachelor of Theology. Drew is passionate about sport, theatre and helping the church to connect, enthuse and empower young people.

Katharine Massam is the Professor of Church History. Her teaching and research is focused on the history of Christianity, especially in Australia and in the cross-cultural encounter in Australian mission contexts.  She also writes and teaches in the area of Christian spirituality, with a particular interest in the relationship between prayer and work. Originally from Perth, Katharine was appointed in 2000 following teaching and research experience at the Australian National University and the University of Adelaide.

From a corporate/media background, Andrew has joined CTM after two years of assisting in the relief and recovery of the Kinglake Ranges bushfire affected areas. Liaising with all three tiers of Government, VBAF (the distribution panel of the almost $400 million of donations), VBRRA, the Vice Regal office and a number of Community Groups. Born and bred in Melbourne, many years of travel and living overseas, Andrew has resettled in Melbourne – continuing his volunteer roles in the Ranges and brings many years of event/production coordination experience to CTM.

Rohan coordinates education for lay leaders including the two specified lay ministries of the Uniting Church, Lay Preachers and Pastors, as well as encouraging the vocations of lay people in their everyday lives. His role includes support for the Period of Discernment, the Ministry of Pastor, as well as Lay Preachers and Lay Preaching. Rohan coordinates Lay Ministry Intensives as a primary opportunity for lay worship leaders and other lay leaders to enage in learning together what it means to carry and share the Christian faith within the Uniting Church.

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Christina applies her theatre and dance training, community festival and event management experience, and her passion for visual art and design, in congregations, presbyteries and Synod. She encourages arts in the life, worship and mission of the Church offering activities and events where skills and resources are shared.

Howard Wallace has been Professor of Old Testament since 1994. He teaches introductory units in the Old Testament as well as units on the Book of Psalms, Isaiah, Genesis and the interpretation of the Bible in art.