We seriously recognise
the fact that every member of the congregation
is a part of the ministry team. This page is to
introduce the rector and assistant. Every member of the parish however has a responsibility
and the gifts to build up the body of Christ. |
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The rector is Rev. Garry Dodd.
Garry
was born in Newcastle and was made Deacon
and Priest in the Diocese of Newcastle in February
and November 1998, respectively. |
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Garry worked as a Youth Development
Officer for a local council, in a small country
town, for four years. Theological study was done
through Charles Sturt University whilst living in
St. John's College, Morpeth. Two years curacy was
in a large country town before taking the position
of rector at St. John's Cook's Hill in 2001.
His academic qualifications include
1999 |
Bachelor
Theology (Honours)
Charles Sturt University |
1999 |
St. John's College,
Certificate of Ministry. |
1998 |
Bachelor Theology
(Awarded prize for academic excellence) |
1992 |
Bachelor of Social Science
(Welfare)
University of Newcastle.
(Awarded prize for Best Contribution to
Field Work) |
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Our assistant is Rev. Stewart Perry.
Stewart was born in Sydney but moved to the Hunter Region when he was 8 years old.
He was made a Deacon in the Diocese of Newcastle in 2007.
Stewart worked in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors in Financial and Business
Management before commencing his studies in theology through Charles Sturt University
whilst living in St. John's College, Morpeth. Stewart also has wide experience in music,
youth & children’s ministry.
His academic qualifications include. |
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2007 |
Bachelor
Theology.
(Charles Sturt University) |
2007 |
St. John's College,
Certificate of Ministry. |
1999 |
Certified Practicing Accountant
Australian Society of CPAs
(Deakin University) |
1993 |
Bachelor of Commerce
(University of Newcastle)
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We have a strong music team, consisting of two
organists who play at the traditional service
and the 10.45am band. Our theological student
injects new energy and skills into the ministry
team. Parish council steers and maintains a strong
course into the future. Secretarial support is
invaluable, not to mention the myriads of others
who work tirelessly to ensure the parish runs
smoothly and efficiently. |
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