Mental Health and Wellbeing: Where do you find hope?
A conversation about mental health and wellbeing, how the gospel speaks into this space and provides hope, as we seek to care for each other well.
Rev. Jo Gibbs
CEO of Anglican Deaconess Ministries
Rev. Dr Keith Condie
Co-Director of the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, at Mary Andrews College
Rev. Lily Strachan
ADM Fellow
Discover more about the work of the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute.
Find out more & enrol in the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health, at Mary Andrews College.
Read about ADM’s Fellowship Program and how you can apply to be an ADM Fellow.
Growing the MHPCI: Amy Yeung appointed as Program Coordinator for the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute
The Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute (MHPCI) is growing quickly, and it recently became clear that in order to continue providing Christians and churches with informed and compassionate mental health resources, the Institute needed to employ another team member.
“Bringing the love of Jesus to a hurting world”: Devotion series by ADM CEO Mary Un
Our CEO Mary Un was honoured to be asked by Bible Society Australia to write a one-week set of devotions for their Daily Bible series. Mary’s reflections draw on a 1917 publication, the Deaconess Book of Devotions, printed during World War I. We invite you to read the series, reflecting on God’s Word and learning from the faithful witness of the courageous and committed women who served as Deaconesses.
“Women for the Lord”: ADM’s vision, mission and values
Over the past year, Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) has embarked on a journey of prayerful reflection to sharpen the articulation of our vision, mission, and values, in alignment with our Constitutional Object and Theological Principles. This work, driven by extensive collaboration among the ADM Board, CEO, and staff, has sought to clarify our identity, purpose, and avenues for engagement, allowing Christians to play active roles in our ministries.
Introducing ADM's Women in Ministry Co-working Space: A haven for collaboration and support
Nestled in the heart of Sydney's bustling CBD, Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) is pleased to unveil a new initiative tailored exclusively for women in ministry. We’re excited to announce the launch of our Women in Ministry Co-working Space, a peaceful environment designed to foster productivity, collaboration, and support among women in ministry.
Our history, her story: Rachel Ciano
The Church suffers when women’s stories, perspectives and insights are missed. But sadly, women’s stories are often hidden from history, and historically women haven’t been given the same opportunities to study theology in depth. Historian, theologian, 2023 ADM Fellow and new Dean of Academic Development at Mary Andrews College, Rachel Ciano, is trying to do something about that, with her passions for history, theology and teaching entwined.
Farewelling our 2023 ADM Fellows
As we warmly welcome our 2024 ADM Fellows in the ADM space, it is also time for our 2023 Fellows to pack their bags and say farewell. Their Fellowships have come to an end, and they’re leaving ADM to make room for our 2024 Fellows. Or are they?
ADM announces 26 recipients of Women in Ministry Support Scheme grants
Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Women in Ministry Support Scheme (WIMSS). ADM is delighted to award grants of up to $2,000 each to 26 Christian women from across Australia, empowering them in their diverse ministries.
Announcing the 2024 ADM Fellows
ADM is delighted to introduce our 8th cohort of Fellows, with five women appointed to complete major projects that engage our sceptical and hurting world with the gospel.
ADM announces appointment of Dr Laurel Moffatt as Principal of Mary Andrews College
A lecturer, teacher, writer and researcher, Dr Laurel Moffatt has spent the last decade combining her research and writing skills with her love of Jesus and the Bible. With a background in tertiary education and more recent experience as the Diocesan Researcher for the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, she brings strengths of not just qualifications and experience, but curiosity and grace to lead Mary Andrews College as Principal.
Liz Mansour appointed ADM's Chief of Staff
ADM is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Mansour as Chief of Staff. The ADM Chief of Staff role has been primarily designed to help break down silos between ministries and ensure that ADM’s strategic priorities are progressing.