The Uniting Church in Australia
The Presbytery of the Downs
All Supervisors listed are available by phone and online platforms, and are listed alphabetically
Craig Bailey
Email: craig.bailey@partnersinministry.com
Craig is a qualified professional Supervisor and Coach with Partners in Ministry, an organisation committed to supporting and equipping church leaders to effectively lead flourishing and vibrant churches throughout Australia and New Zealand, across multiple denominations. In his role with Partners in Ministry, Craig also conducts training workshops and consultancy in leadership and ministry.
Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Ministry (Supervision) Adelaide College of Divinity
Bachelor of Theology (First Class) Flinders University
Bachelor of Education SA College of Advanced Education
Diploma in Teaching Sturt College of Advanced Education
Cost: $180
Graham Beattie
GB Coaching & Consulting Services
Email: grahambeattie@optusnet.com.au Mobile: 0418 767 701
www.australiancoachingcollective.com.au
https://Facebook.com/GBCoachingandConsulting
Qualifications
Certificate in Theology, 1975 (United Faculty of Theology, Sydney)
Diploma of Theology, 1976 (Melbourne College of Divinity)
Doctor of Ministry, 1992 (Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena)
Various courses on the practice of ministry, including leadership development,
pastoral care, coaching, mentoring and “Supervision as Ministry” (Trinity College)
Cost: Negotiable
Greg Brown
PO Box 678, Margate Beach LPO, QLD 4019
3/83 Marine Pde Redcliffe QLD 4020 (07) 3284 1901
Also available for phone and Skype consultations
gregandmeryem@synergiahr.com.au
Qualifications
B. Bus. – HRM (USQ)
M.A. - Applied Ethics (Griffiths University – major thesis on Ethics in Ministry) Supervision as Ministry unit (Grad Cert in Min. - Trinity Theological College, Brisbane)
Certificate in Supervision (Centre for Supervision Training, West Malvern, England)
Grad. Dip. Counselling (Australian College of Applied Psychology)
Diploma Pastoral Supervision (Wesley House, Cambridge)
Cost: $90+GST
Meryem Brown
PO Box 678, Margate Beach LPO, QLD 4019
3/83 Marine Pde Redcliffe QLD 4020 (07) 3284 1901
Also available for phone and Skype consultations
gregandmeryem@synergiahr.com.au
Qualifications
B.A.; Dip. Ed.; Masters of Ed. Studies (Counselling) (UQ)
Grad Dip (Applied Science) (USQ)
Diploma Pastoral Supervision (Wesley House, Cambridge)
Registered psychologist
Cost $160+GST
Please note Meryem Brown will be retiring at the end of 2025 and will not be providing Supervision beyond this time.
Terence Corkin
www.professionalpastoralsupervision.com
Email: terence@professionalpastoralsupervision.com
Qualifications
I am a Supervisor Member of the Australasian Association of Supervision and Chaplaincy Australia.
In addition, I am a nationally accredited mediator and a published author and teacher on consensus-based discernment.
I am a UCA Minister with experience in congregational, Presbytery and national roles.
Cost: Individual $120 Group $55/person
Sue Crittall
137 Cadogan Street Carindale QLD 4152
Mobile: 0427 674 267 Email: j.s.crittall@bigpond.com
Qualifications
Accredited member AASW
Masters in Social Welfare Administration and Planning (1998) and my thesis study was on developing a practice of professional supervision with community development workers.
Cost: $130/hour
Sharon Kirk
Mobile: 0448 115 227 Email: sharonruthkirk@gmail.com
Qualifications
Sharon is a lay person who brings wisdom as a very experienced Presbytery Minister with wide experience in congregational and presbytery life. Other experiences include coordination of the Pastoral Care Department at Toowoomba Base Hospital, Blue Care chaplaincy and congregational supply. Qualifications in teaching, music, theology, ministry, coaching and pastoral care.
Cost: $100 (+ travel if required)
Gerda Olafsen
Mobile: 0477 662 237 Email: gerda.olafsen2@gmail.com
Qualifications
I am a Uniting Church minister, having 33 years ministry experience, in a variety of locations. Aged Care Chaplaincy, congregational ministry, Prison Chaplaincy and supply ministry.
I have a passion for Retreat leadership, Spiritual Direction and Professional Supervision.
Prior to my ministry training I worked for Life Line Brisbane and trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as training in Supervision including time as a guest supervisor in Queensland Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
My formal education is Diploma Pastoral Studies Melbourne College of Divinity, Bachelor of Theology - The Brisbane College of Theology and currently finishing a Masters in Social Studies Leadership Christian Heritage College.
I have a large family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoy gardening, music, cooking and reading.
Cost: On discussion
Neil Thorpe
Email: nthorpe5@gmail.com
I have enjoyed a vocation chiefly in the area of education and training. I’ve been a teacher, consultant and education leader and manager over 25 years.
My career has, at different times, flowed into areas such as pastoring provincial and rural congregations as well as holding significant regional and state positions in the Uniting Church in Australia.
Qualifications
Diploma in Teaching (Griffith University)
Bachelor of Educational Studies (Queensland University)
Post Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision (University of Divinity)
Master of Theological Studies (University of Divinity)
Cost: $120
[offering a 10% discount to Uniting Church Ministry Agents]