About

Mark McDonald – Christian, Husband, Father, Minister.

From an early age my life has been marked by Faith; not only did I grow up going to church but it actually meant something to me. Whilst many of my friends and extended family attended church, they never really took up the Faith. You don’t get the “Mark of Faith” on your life just through attendance in church. This website is about exploring what is means to be marked by faith; because when you are marked by faith everything changes in your life. The key topics will therefore centre around Faith, Ministry and Leadership.

My Background

Since 1991 I have been involved in a variety of church or ministry activities. My experience and knowledge can help you in the areas of Faith, Ministry or Leadership.

Here are a few areas where I have invested my time and energy:

Growing up in the church meant that I have been walking with Christ my entire life.
As a teenager, I attended my first youth camp, and for the next 20 years, I stayed in youth and young adult ministry. Prior to my ordination in the Anglican Church, I worked in youth and young adult ministry, particularly in leadership formation and training.
Since my ordination in the Anglican Church, I have served across three evangelical churches. Currently, I am the Vicar of St Columb’s Anglican Church in Hawthorn.
My commitment to renewal in the church led me to serve on the Core Steering Group for the Anglican Renewal Network Australia.
My desire for Parish Renewal also led me to serve the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne on the Parish Support Team, a group that assists parishes experiencing interpersonal conflict that impacts their mission.

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