Steve Taylor is the guest speaker at the Queensland Synod gathering on the Sunshine Coast in two weeks time. Steve is borrowing Andrew Dutney’s book title, “Where Does the Joy Come From?”, and adapting it to help us think about our local capacity for engaging in mission.
The task of the Norman and Mary Miller lecture is to apply the Church’s past witness to the social context of modern day. In recognition of Norman Millar’s work in Church Extension, Steve will reflect on his recent ministry experience at Opawa Baptist in Christchurch, which involved leading an established church in a transition into a new mission future.
Steve’s ministry story will be set within a leadership framework, in particular the recent NCLS research into Australian leadership. It will chart the mission lessons learnt and the implications for a robust theology of change. Steve will seek to weave personal experience, theological reflection and contemporary understandings of leadership and mission.
Dr Steve Taylor is newly appointed, crossing the Tasman ditch to become the Director of Missiology at Uniting College of Leadership and Theology, South Australia. He is a pastor, theologian and author and enjoys being a partner to Lynne and father to Shannon and Kayli Anne.
For more information see Steve’s faculty profile or his blog, www.emergentkiwi.org.nz.
Visitors are welcome to attend, without charge.
The 2010 Norman and Mary Millar Lecture
22 May, 2010, 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm
Main Auditorium
Alexandra Park Conference Centre
131 Mari St
Alexandra Headland
Sunshine Coast