The staff team are committed to helping the churches build effectives bridges to the wider community.
While NCLS Research is a partnership across denominations, the sponsoring agencies provide the core staffing.
Ruth Powell (Director) - Michael Brady - Amelia Fotofili - Karen Gould - Kathy Jacka - Peter Kaldor - Judith Mathews - Chris Simpson - Sam Sterland - Fraser Tustian
Ruth has been a researcher and writer with the NCLS since 1991, completing her PhD on age differences among church attenders. Prior to becoming Director (July 07), she has also held a communications role, including media liaison, speaking, newsletter production, and website design for the NCLS.
Michael Brady brings to the team many years as a Pastoral Planning Consultant with his Diocese in Adelaide. He is currently responsible for developing our resources and workshops that will assist churches to get maximum benefit out of the survey.
When you ring NCLS you will usually speak with Amelia as the first point of contact. She is responsible for much of the day to day administration and liaison for the NCLS team.
Working in close partnership with Kathy Jacka, Karen is responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of NCLS 2006 survey logistics. Karen and Kathy form the front line of carrying out Australia's second largest survey after the National Census.
Kathy Jacka is currently responsible for the oversight of logistical operations of the 2006 survey. She works with Regional Co-ordinators from each denomination to ensure congregations are informed and supported as they take part in the National Church Life Survey. She brings a wealth of experience to this position gleaned from a range of roles in the church, including group work and resource development.
Peter is a primary researcher and writer with the NCLS, and is past director of NCLS. He is currently responsible for developing our leadership resources that are planned for 2007. Peter's desire is that all people in the church discover that they can have a role in leadership.
Judith Mathews assists the NCLS team from her position as an administrative assistant with Anglicare.
Chris has a role in the technical and graphical development of Profiles and other resources. He is taking on increasing responsibility for developing all the various websites that NCLS offers.
Sam Sterland has spent time as a minister, a counsellor and a psychology student, among other things. He has a particular interest in ministers and burnout, and a passion to help foster vital churches with healthy leaders.
Fraser is the technical wizard behind many of NCLS systems. Working on a contract basis, he supports work in areas such as databases, web content management, church report production and more.
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