The Bishop's Award Program
Diocese of the Northern Territory
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This project needs $12,000 in 2012.
The Bishop’s Award Program is a new program developed by the Diocese of the Northern Territory. The main aim of this Diocese wide training program is to support the development of Aboriginal clergy and lay ministry and encourage Christian lifestyle practices within their parishes.
Bishop Greg Thompson says, “We desire to stand with our brothers and sisters as they bear witness to God’s power in demanding environments, and help them use their God given talents to open the hearts and minds among their people.”
He says the Award “endeavours to establish lifelong learning across all churches and ministries. Aboriginal Christians already have access through Nungalinya College, however the formation of church leaders and of their ministry skills requires forums and mentoring.”
The Diocese sees this as being instrumental to its mission for a strong growing Indigenous Church, essential to its capacity building.
Through the Bishop’s Award Program, selected parishioners from Aboriginal churches will be encouraged to use their gifts and skills and develop these with the appropriate training under a training coordinator. The program seeks to recognise, mentor and support these individuals in their Christian life and ministry at all levels.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
You can make an online donation to this project by selecting Diocese of NT - Bishop's Award Project from the full project list.
Alternatively, for donations by cheque/money order (made out to the Anglican Board of Mission - Australia), telephone or email, view contact details here.
