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Ross Nicholson
Ross Nicholson, currently Rector of St John's Launceston, was born and raised in the inner west of Sydney. A graduate from the University of NSW with a commerce degree in marketing, Ross has been involved with Christian ministry for over 30 years beginning as a youth leader at St Jude's Dural. He also served with Fusion in Sydney, then studied theology at Moore College, gaining a BTh and later an MA.
Ross' ministry in Anglican churches includes a curacy in the Sydney outer western suburban city of Penrith, leading the growth of a semi-rural church in the Macarthur area for ten years and planting a church to minister to an Anglican school and local community. He next served as Rector of Willoughby and Area Dean on Sydney's North Shore, initiating a collaborative ministry structure with the neighbouring Anglican churches.
In September 2005 Ross was appointed Rector of St John's Launceston from which base he also serves as Mission Support Officer. Ross and his wife Jenny have three adult children. His eclectic interests include indoor climbing, bonsai, sailing and decent coffee.
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Ross Nicholson
Rt Revd Ross Nicholson is a Missioner Bishop, Rector St John's
Launceston and Mission Support Officer for the Tamar Network
'To give leadership in the development of teams to impact the world with the good news of Jesus.'
Contact
Office: 157 St John Street, Launceston TAS 7250
Tel: (03) 6331 4896
Mobile: 0407 916 616
Email: rnicholson@stjohns.net.au
Curriculum vitae 2007 for
Revd Ross Nicholson
Date of birth: 8 June 1957
Ordained deacon: 1 January 1986
Ordained deacon: 1 January 1986
Family: Married to Jennifer (Jenny)
Adult children - James, Sarah and Samue
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 1979 University of NSW
- Bachelor of Theology (Hons 2) 1985 Moore Theological College
- Diploma of Arts (Theology) (Hons 2) 1986 Moore Theological College
- Master of Arts (Theology) 1995 Moore Theological College
Career and ministry path
- 1975 Student - Bachelor of Economics University of Western Australia
- 1976-78 Student - Bachelor of Commerce University of NSW
- 1978-81 Fusion Australia
- 1978-81 Marketing Manager Heaven Records/Sydney Concert Crowd
- 1980-81 Announcer 'Captain Midnight Show' 2CBA-FM
- 1979-81 Member Fusion Sydney Executive Committee
- 1982-85 Student Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia
- 1986-87 Assistant Minister- St Stephen's Anglican Church Penrith
- 1988-98 Minister in Residence- Rossmore Anglican Church
- 1998-2005 Rector- St Stephen's Willoughby
- 2003-2005 Area Dean Willoughby Deanery
- 2005- Rector- St John's Launceston
- 2005- Mission Support Officer Tamar
Boards/Councils
- Anglican Television Council 1988-89
- Anglican Church League Council 1990-95
- ACL Clerical Vice-President 1992-95
- Moore College External Studies Promotions Working Party 1991-94
- Anglican Home Mission Society Council 1994-96
- Winning Men Ministries 1995-2002
Chairman 2001-2002
- NSW Council of Churches 1998-2002
- Northern Regional Council 2003-2005
- General Synod- Sydney Representative 2004-2005
Tasmanian Representative 2007-
- Diocesan Council of the Anglican Church in Tasmania 2007
- Jesus - All About Life Executive 2006-
Other Activities
- Moore Theological College Evening Course Lecturer - Apologetics
- Moore Theological College External Studies Examiner
- Writer/Announcer God Spots Radio 2WS
- Sheep Dip Bush Band 1979-96
Ministry Achievements Summary
Rossmore Anglican Church
Leading a small semi-rural church from Branch to Provisional Parish status. Planting second service on site and an evening service in conjunction with Macarthur Anglican School. Renovation of historic church building at no cost to the local congregation, building a hall and later extending on with a 250 seat auditorium, leaving after ten years a self-supporting congregation with adequate plant and no debt.
Anglican Church League
Developing and implementing strategy to increase membership.
Anglican Home Mission Society
Developing for Council the HMS Mission Statement. My portfolio on the Council was for 'Parish Support and Development' which covered church planting, cross cultural ministries and research.
Winning Men Ministries
Encouraging a focus on the importance of Men's Ministry within the Sydney Diocese. Conception and management of innovative Evangelistic and Equipping Events. Elected Chairman.
NSW Council of Churches
Established team to develop Mission Statement and Strategic Plan for revitalising the Council of Churches. Convened team to expand financial base of Council for future ministry.
Willoughby Anglican Church
Revitalising and empowering congregation members for work of ministry in Willoughby. Clarifying Vision and Mission. Instigated redevelopment, financing and completion of facilities for children's ministry, catering and office functions in new Ministry Centre.
City of Willoughby Anglican Churches
Drawing together seven Anglican churches in the City of Willoughby to approach ministry in a collaborative strategy. Development of team ministry approach. Changing culture of independence to co-operation and interdependence.
Jesus - All About Life Executive
Member of executive team that initiated, promoted and ran the Jesus- All About Life campaign in Tasmania drawing over 200 churches into partnership. Headed the Northern Region Team and developed the media strategy and buy for the campaign.
Ministry Interests
Preaching, teaching, leadership theory and practice, team building, church growth, church planting
General Interests
Gardening, bonsai, sailing, indoor rock climbing, politics, contemporary and bush music
Recently Read/Reading Books
Tough Choices - Carly Fiorina
Flourish & Prosper - G Morgan & A Banks
The Apostolic Revelation - JK Alley
If a Pirate I Must Be... - Richard Sanders
360° Leadership - Michael J Quicke
Parenting Your Adult Child - R Campbell & G Chapman
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