The Installation of Rev. Keith Garner AM as the Presbytery Chairperson took place on Sunday 19 November 2023 at Turramurra Uniting Church.

The Presbytery Chairperson will offer leadership to the Presbytery in the areas of oversight, direction, governance and statutory requirements.

The Chairperson constitutes, presides over and generally directs the business of the meetings of the Presbytery, to exercise pastoral oversight and to help shape and hold the vision and values of the Presbytery before the Presbytery. The Chairperson of Presbytery is also responsible for receiving and processing Formal Complaints and chairing the Presbytery Standing Committee.

The Chairperson guides the Standing Committee in all its responsibilities, including the Presbytery’s annual budget, audit reports, operational and policy decisions. The Chairperson ensures the Presbytery meets all relevant Uniting Church regulatory responsibilities and periodically consulting with Standing Committee members on their roles and helping them assess their performance and contribution.

The Chairperson is a trusted advisor and mentor to the Presbytery staff, coordinating the performance evaluations of the Presbytery Ministers and Administrative Assistants.

About our current Presbytery Chairperson:

Keith has served as a minister and leader within the Uniting Church and for 15 years was Superintendent of Wesley Mission.  His ministry both in Australia and earlier in Britain has demonstrated a balanced approach, encompassing mission and compassionate concern for those in need.  His ability to inspire others has been evident in many aspects of the Uniting Church.  Priorities are leadership, preaching, mentoring others, and working as part of a team to bear fruit in the church.  Keith always seeks to work closely with others and sees the Presbytery as a place in which strategic thinking can be developed.  He is enthusiastic to express such leadership in this new setting.

EMAIL | keithvgarner@gmail.com