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Steering Committee Members

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Rev. Isabel Greenall

Chairperson
Isabel is currently in ministry as a hospital chaplain with Barwon Health. She has experience of congregational and presbytery ministry in rural and regional settings.

Synod Members

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Rev. Mark Lawrence

General Secretary, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
Mark brings experience in senior church leadership and governance, and a strong commitment to seeing the Church flourish into the future. He worships at St Kilda South Port Uniting Church.
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Rev. Duncan Macleod

Executive Officer, equipping Leadership for Ministry (eLM), Synod Ministries and Operations
Duncan brings strategic experience across presbyteries, Synod and national settings, and a passion for growing the Church’s capacity, particularly for emerging generations. He worships at St Leonard’s Brighton Beach.

Presbyteries appointed members

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Bronwyn Ballesty

Presbytery Administration and Finance Manager at Presbytery of Western Victoria
Bron brings experience across church and parish management roles. She contributes strong organisational leadership and ensures voices are heard with care and attention to detail.
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Chris Barnett

Congregational Cooperation and Mission member at Yarra Yarra Presbytery
Chris brings expertise and passion for intergenerational ministry and "all age". He worships across Yarra Yarra, with his home congregation in Southern Mornington Peninsula.
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Rev. Chris Rowney

Presbytery Resource Minister in Gippsland
Chris combines innovative thinking with leadership experience with a passion for creating inclusive, all-age spaces that embrace curiosity and openness. He has experience in senior ministry roles across denominations.
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Dr. Dean Shirley

Secretary of Bendigo Central and Axedale Uniting Church
Dean serves in regional Victoria supporting congregations through change. With a background in strategy and a PhD in sociology of religion, he helps communities navigate and adapt to change.
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Rev. Sylvia ‘Akacola-Tongotongo

Minister at Toorak Uniting Church
Sylvia brings extensive intercultural ministry experience across Australia and New Zealand. She is passionate about life-giving ministry and faithfully sustaining the Church’s vision.
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Rev. Tanya Walker

Presbytery Minister in North East Victoria
Tanya is a relational leader focused on connecting strategy with local congregations and strengthening community life. She worships in regional Victoria, with a home congregation in Benalla.
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Rev. Temukisa Amituana-Vaelilaca

Minister at Western Heights Uniting Church
Temikisa brings thoughtful leadership, a passion for justice, and a focus on shaping an inclusive and flourishing future for the Uniting Church. She has experience across church committees and intercultural contexts.

Associated members

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Sharon Hollis

Associate General Secretary, Synod Ministries and Operations
Sharon has served as Moderator and President of the Uniting Church, bringing deep governance experience and a passion for shaping a flourishing future. She worships at Wesley Uniting Church (Melbourne).
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Dr. Karen Roberts

Faithful Futures Project Lead, Synod Ministries and Operations
Karen has served as Occupational Therapy Manager at Alfred Health in Melbourne and led major projects within healthcare settings. She brings extensive experience leading teams through change and uncertainty and approaching new opportunities with a curious and collaborative mindset.