Mel Perkins

Mentoring training that prepares you to support others as they train or transition

ADVENT, CHRISTMAS AND MARK'S GOSPEL WITH REV DR ROBYN WHITAKER AND REV PROFESSOR EMERITUS WILLIAM LOADER November 13th and 14th, 10am - 3pm each day - ONLINE THEMES Introduction to Mark's Gospel Power in Mark Advent & Christmas Readings Mark's…

**UPDATE: Due to the current uncertainty surrounding Melbourne's current lockdown, the decision has been made to only offer this workshop online.   How are your gifts being used in God's mission to transform the world? What on Earth does God…

Good advice for congregations and faith communities. In past years, we have been through some tough disasters together. Do you and your Congregation/Faith Community feel equipped to help your community when they are in need from disasters? Come to the…

This 2-part training offers good ideas (practical and achievable) for before, during and after disasters. This is suitable for anyone – lay and ordained – who is part of a church community or faith community, and also for those in…

The world has and is changing and we are seeking new ways of leadership and being in church, including worship and proclaiming God’s Word.   Join us for multiple options of engaging with 6 Worship Units and 6 Preaching Units.…

Understanding the UCA has been created around the Core Competency "Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church" from the 'Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher' and…

Exploring Theology in the UCA has been created around the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher”. So, those training for the ministry…

Understanding the UCA has been created around the Core Competency "Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church" from the 'Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher' and…

In May 2025, eLM are offering training in the fantastic Pastoral Partner Program with none other than the creator of the Program, Sharonne Price! This is wonderful training for Congregations and Faith Communities. And is also great training for those…

Pastoral Partner Program   Training coming in May 2025   The Uniting Church recognises the responsibility and freedom which belong to councils to acknowledge gifts among members for the fulfilment of particular functions. The Uniting Church sees in pastoral care…

Understanding the Lay Preacher Code of Ethics is designed to help those training for Lay Preaching better understand the "Lay Preacher Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice". Being able to understand and work within this Code of Ethics is one of…

Exploring Christology An introductory online unit for anyone who wants to know more about the study of Christ Exploring Christology has been created around the Worship and Preaching Competencies for Biblical studies from the “Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation…

Understanding the UCA has been created around the Core Competency "Work within the doctrine, ethos and polity of the Uniting Church" from the 'Assembly Standards and Competencies for the Formation and Education for the Specified Ministry of Lay Preacher' and…