With more than two decades of ministry experience under her belt, in addition to a Masters of Arts in Theology from Moore College, Natalie Ray might not seem like she needs to do any more study to equip her for her role as Maturity and Magnification Pastor at Toongabbie Anglican Church. But during the COVID pandemic, Nat was drawn to return to study, to undertake the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health at Mary Andrews College.

She shares her story with us here.

Liz Halbisch has loved the country for a long time. Having recently moved from Mudgee to Nowra, Liz noted that though her rural location had changed, the conversations she was having with people were the same - many of these pastoral conversations she has been having are related to mental health, and how it fits within a Christian worldview.

What Professional Development will you be doing this year? Rev. Dr Keith Condie has some options for you in regard to Pastoral Care for Mental Health.

Earlier this year, the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute at Mary Andrews College commissioned McCrindle Research to investigate attitudes and perceptions concerning mental health in churches. Keith Condie, the Institute's Co-Director, shares four key findings that emerged from the research.

Jill McGilvray, Mary Andrews College lecturer, ministry leader and author, speaks to Sarah Condie about grief.