G’day . Welcome to the Presbyterian Church of Victoria’s Training officer website. What a mouthful.

God has richly blessed us as a denomination with the privilege of knowing Him through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This Gospel has been given to us, not just to enjoy the privilege of proclaiming it amongst ourselves, but also to a world desperately needy of salvation. As good stewards of the Message, it is our task to see it entrusted to the next generation of word ministers, so that the task of Gospel proclamation can continue (2 Timothy 2).

One of the ways we can fulfil our Gospel commission is by establishing a training culture in our church. To this end in 2007 PCV assembly appoint me the state training officer.

Now exactly what does a ‘training officer’ do? Good questions. Here is my answer:

• Develop training programs for local church leaders.
• Mentor ministers as trainers in their local church context.
• Assist ministers who are working with trainees.
• Train students not involved in apprenticeships before entering college.
• Work with ministry students before, during and after college.

It is my prayer that this website will assist us as we seek to develop both gospel centred training churches as well and gospel centred training trainers.  As we together train trainers.