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CMA 2020 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
MINISTRY | CHURCH | BUSINESS
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I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him
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WELCOME LOOKING FORWARD
TO OUR ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
Welcome to In the midst of How to
the COVID-19
CMA Conference pandemic our participate online
It gives me great churches and
The Online Conference provides
pleasure to welcome ministries are facing
complete access to all sessions,
you to the 2020 CMA increasing demands
for the one registration fee. Once
Conference. This and challenges. The pressures we
you’ve paid for your conference
year’s Conference will face will cause uncertainty and
registration, you will be given
be very different to financial concerns that will stretch
access to the Conference
those of recent years. our resources beyond anyone’s
Portal, which contains links and
expectations. In light of the
passwords for all presentations.
All of us have been challenged by the COVID-19 outbreak and our Lord’s
The sessions take place in Zoom
impact of COVID-19. But as people of ability to provide for His people,
webinars or meetings, over the
hope, COVID-19 has also provided an our conference will be addressing
full six-week conference period,
opportunity to upgrade our skills and scores of valuable topics that
and the recordings and speaker
knowledge. We will miss the fellowship boards and teams should be
notes are loaded into the portal the
the physical conference provides and engaging with, both now and
following day, where you can view
look forward to the time we can get into the future.
or download them at your leisure.
together again. The program for the
conference covers a wide range of We have had to work hard to
Although the format is different,
topics. And this year, there will be an rearrange the planned physical
our desire is the same as ever: that
opportunity to attend more sessions event into an online one, and I wish
your spirit is nourished, and that
than would usually be the case. to express my personal gratitude
your skills are honed to enable you
to all the conference speakers,
to more effectively lead and govern
The number of registrations for the who have patiently worked with us
the ministry that God has called you
conference is very encouraging. I pray through the process. The end result
to. As Psalm 16:8 says, may we all
God will bless you as you join the is an event with lots of high-quality
keep our eyes on the Lord, that we
sessions of most importance to you. input from many experts, as well as
may be unshaken in pursuit of His
And may we honour God by the way some CMA Dialogues, networking,
purposes for us in the days ahead.
we lead the organisations we serve. and panel discussions.
John Peberdy Virtually all sessions will be Gary Williams
Chairman of the CMA Board recorded, so if you don’t attend National Director
the ‘live’ version of a presentation,
you’ll still be able to download the
notes and the video recording.
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TOTAL PROGRAM AT A GLANCE (TIME ZONE: AEST)
WEEK 1 MAY 11 – MAY 14 WEEK 2 MAY 18 – MAY 21 WEEK 3 MAY 25 – MAY 28
MON MAY 11: 2.00 – 2.45 TUES MAY 19: 1.00 – 1.45 TUES MAY 26: 11.00 – 11.45
Stirred, Unshaken, Still and Stimulated HR – Whistleblowers Reputation update 2020 - Identifying current
John Bond (Minister at Large, Lifestreams Skye Rose and Rebecca Lambert-Smith ministry vulnerabilities and preventing
Christian Church) (Moores) reputational damage
Lyall Mercer (Managing Director, Mercer PR)
TUES MAY 12: 3.00 – 3.45 TUES MAY 19: 2.00 – 2.45 TUES MAY 26: 3.00 – 3.45
COVID-19 Issues: Keeping focus through this Covid 19 – conflict and peace in your COVID 19 – A State by State guide to rent
period for the future organisation in a time of crisis relief under the National Cabinet Code for
Alex Milner, Seak-King Huang Bruce Burgess commercial and retail leases
and Stephanie Judd (Prolegis Lawyers) (National Director, PeaceWise) Alex Milner and Emma Hodgson (Prolegis Lawyers)
WED MAY 13: 11.00 – 11.45 THURS MAY 21: 11.00 – 11.45 TUES MAY 26: 4.00 – 4.45
Fundraising through a pandemic Financial Reserves: What can we learn from global Disaster Relief
Joshua Crowther (Dunham+Company Australia) Finding the goldilocks zone to guide our recovery from coronavirus?
Dr Craig Furneaux (Senior Lecturer, Australian Simon Barrington (Founder and Director,
Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) Forge Leadership Consultancy (UK))
WED MAY 13: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS MAY 21: 1.00 – 1.45 WED MAY 27: 11.00 – 11.45
Keeping up with Jobkeeper and COVID-19: Financial Risk and Fraud – it couldn’t happen Leading with 2020 Vision - What are the
What does mean for managing my staff? to us? behaviors and skill-sets Christian leaders will
Adam Foster (Senior Associate Employment, Peter Shields, Matthew Crouch need to lead through 2020 and beyond?
Safety and Migration, Macpherson Kelley) and Helen Boucher (Saward Dawson) John Jeffries (Coach/Mentor, Partners in Ministry)
THURS MAY 14: 11.00 – 11.30 WED MAY 27: 1.00 – 1.45
Staying Sane in the Midst of a Pandemic For more details on the session Cloud Finances – staying effective, efficient
Paul Arnott (Executive Director, Q4Connection) topics, click here: cma.net.au/ and secure online
conference/program.php David Bartlett (Partner, Resolve Consulting Group)
WED MAY 27: 3.00 – 4.00
IT’S NOT
Ask the Experts Panel #1
CMA A panel of experts!
TOO LATE! ADVANCING MINISTRY
THURS MAY 28: 11.00 – 11.45
Management reporting – are your reports fit
There is still time for purpose/hitting the mark?
for you to register Peter Shields, Jeff Tulk and Steven Ling
(Saward Dawson)
for UNSHAKEN
THURS MAY 28: 1.00 – 1.45
The glorious art of integrating governance, faith
and culture into the architecture of your church
or organisation
Since you will be receiving recordings of most of the sessions including Dr Tania Watson (Executive Minister,
Riverview Church)
the ones you are unable to attend, you may register anytime up to the
end of the conference for the same fee. THURS MAY 28: 2.00 – 2.45
Click here to register at the reduced price for this six-week Christian Spiritual Discernment and Board
Decision-Making
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Paul Campey (Partner, Resolve Consulting Group)
THURS MAY 28: 4.00 – 4.45
SESSION RECORDINGS Why relationships are so critically important
Most sessions will be recorded and made available to delegates for your growth and how you we can be
with the exception of those marked as follows: leaders who invest in relationships.
Matt Bird, CEO/President
(Cinnamon Network International (UK))
STREAM LEGEND (& SPONSORS)
General Tax/Finance/Legal Governance Fundraising/ People/HR/Culture CEO/Executive
Interest (Saward Dawson) (Christian Super) Communications (CBM) (EA Insurance) Leadership
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WEEK 4 JUNE 1 – JUNE 4 WEEK 5 JUNE 8 – JUNE 11 WEEK 6 JUNE 15 – JUNE 18
TUES JUNE 2: 11.00 – 11.45 TUES JUNE 9: 11.00 – 11.45 TUES JUNE 16: 11.00 – 1.00
Religious Discrimination and Freedom in Australian Charity and Tax Law updates Chair Dialogue – Limited to 25
Australia: Where are we at? Jae Yang (Partner, Prolegis Lawyers) Board Chairs. By Invitation
Peter Wilson (Consultant, Prolegis Lawyers) Moderated by Gary Williams and guest
TUES JUNE 2: 1.00 – 1.45 TUES JUNE 9: 1.00 – 1.45 TUES JUNE 16: 2.00 – 2.45
Could having a philanthropic culture take your When an Inspector Calls: How to be confident Conducting a governance review
organisation from good to great? your charity status is good Rebecca Lambert-Smith
Dr Ruth Knight (Australian Centre for Murray Baird, Anna Longley (ACNC) (Team Leader, Moores)
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT) and Rebecca Lambert-Smith (Moores)
TUES JUNE 2: 3.00 – 3.45 TUES JUNE 9: 3.00 – 3.45 TUES JUNE 16: 3.00 – 3.45
The First (and Most Important) Step The Biblical and Practical Value of Standards, Critical Tips for Boards and CEOs to Put Your
to Empower Your Ministry Peer Accountability, and a Seal House in Order
Dr Gary Hoag (USA) and Ereny Monir (Egypt) Dr Gary Hoag (USA) and Ereny Monir (Egypt) Dr Gary Hoag (USA) and Ereny Monir (Egypt)
(Global Trust Partners) (Global Trust Partners) (Global Trust Partners)
WED JUNE 3: 11.00 – 11.45 TUES JUNE 9: 4.00 – 4.45 TUES JUNE 16: 4.00 – 4.45
Pivoting – Changing strategy Redefining Success in Ministry Rebuilding trust in a post-COVID world
Dr Jeannie Trudel (President/CEO, Christian Omar Djoeandy (SIM Australia) Vanessa Hall
Heritage College)
WED JUNE 3: 1.00 – 1.45 WED JUNE 10: 11.00 – 11.45 WED JUNE 17: 12.00 – 12.45
Recovery post Covid-19 in Insurance The Communion of Giving and Receiving, Safeguarding beyond the National Redress
Ansvar Insurance Part 1, from transaction to transformation Scheme
Rob Martin (Partner, First Fruit Institute USA) Jon Cheung and Sam Burnett (Prolegis Lawyers)
WED JUNE 3: 2.00 – 2.45 WED JUNE 10: 12.00 – 1.00 WED JUNE 17: 2.00 – 4.00
Transformation. We all want it, but what are Ask the Experts Panel #3 CEO Dialogue – Limited to 25
we missing? A panel of experts! CEOs/Senior Ministers. By Invitation
Michelle Farrall (Director, The Future Leader Group) Moderated by Gary Williams and guest
WED JUNE 3: 4.00 – 4.45 WED JUNE 10: 2.00 – 2.45 WED JUNE 17: 4.30 – 5.15
Public Christianity for My journey from gospel to governance Conducting members’ meetings in
a Post-Christian World expressed in a Good Governance Grid a COVID-19 environment
Dr Justine Toh (Senior Fellow, The Centre for Dr Matthew Turnour Elizabeth Shalders (Senior Associate,
Public Christianity) (Partner, Neumann & Turnour Lawyers) Head of Not for Profit, Lewis Holdway Lawyers)
THURS JUNE 4: 11.00 – 11.45 WED JUNE 10: 3.00 – 3.45 THURS JUNE 18: 11.00 – 11.45
Gospel-Centred Leadership in the post Dealing with internal disputes Finding your flavour (building your brand
Covid-19 World Rebecca Lambert-Smith in a time of change)
Dr Sen Sendjaya (Professor of Leadership, (Team Leader, Moores) Felicia Limmer (Lecturer in Marketing,
Swinburne Business School) Christian Heritage College)
THURS JUNE 4: 12.00 – 12.45 THURS JUNE 11: 11.00 – 11.45 THURS JUNE 18: 1.00 – 2.00
Journey to Financial Freedom The Communion of Giving and Receiving, Part Ask the Experts Panel #4
Nathan Buttigieg (Chief Member Officer, 2, Achieving sustained interdependence A panel of experts!
Christian Super) Rob Martin (Partner, First Fruit Institute USA)
THURS JUNE 4: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 11: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 18: 3.00 – 3.45
Leading through a Crisis to bounce back The Good Governance Grid Conference Close. Unshaken but Forewarned:
Jonathan Staggs (Business Lecturer and MBA – Case Study/Group Work Big-Picture Issues for Post-COVID Ministry –
Coordinator, Christian Heritage College) Dr Matthew Turnour Panel Discussion
(Partner, Neumann & Turnour Lawyers) Anne Robinson (Prolegis Lawyers) and Panel
THURS JUNE 4: 4.00 – 5.00 THURS JUNE 11: 3.00 – 3.45
SESSION RECORDINGS
Ask the Experts Panel #2 Coronavirus – why this years audit will unlike
Most sessions will be recorded the exception
A panel of experts! any other
of those marked as follows:
Matthew Hung and Joel Hernandez
(rdl.accountants)
For more details on the session topics, click here: cma.net.au/conference/program.php
STREAM CONTENT (TIME ZONE: AEST)
GENERAL INTEREST TAX/FINANCE/LEGAL
MON MAY 11: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 4: 11.00 – 11.45 TUES MAY 12: 3.00 – 3.45
Stirred, Unshaken, Still and Stimulated Gospel-Centred Leadership in the post COVID-19 Issues: Keeping focus through this
John Bond (Minister at Large, Lifestreams Covid-19 World period for the future
Christian Church) Dr Sen Sendjaya (Professor of Leadership, Alex Milner, Seak-King Huang
Swinburne Business School) and Stephanie Judd (Prolegis Lawyers)
THURS MAY 14: 11.00 – 11.30 THURS JUNE 4: 12.00 – 12.45 THURS MAY 21: 11.00 – 11.45
Staying Sane in the Midst of a Pandemic Journey to Financial Freedom Financial Reserves:
Paul Arnott (Executive Director, Q4Connection) Nathan Buttigieg (Chief Member Officer, Finding the goldilocks zone
Christian Super) Dr Craig Furneaux (Senior Lecturer, Australian
Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)
TUES MAY 19: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 4: 4.00 – 5.00 THURS MAY 21: 1.00 – 1.45
Covid 19 – conflict and peace in your Ask the Experts Panel #2 Financial Risk and Fraud – it couldn’t happen
organisation in a time of crisis A panel of experts! to us?
Bruce Burgess Peter Shields, Matthew Crouch
(National Director, PeaceWise) and Helen Boucher (Saward Dawson)
WED MAY 27: 3.00 – 4.00 TUES JUNE 9: 4.00 – 4.45 TUES MAY 26: 3.00 – 3.45
Ask the Experts Panel #1 Redefining Success in Ministry COVID 19 – A State by State guide to rent
A panel of experts! Omar Djoeandy (SIM Australia) relief under the National Cabinet Code for
commercial and retail leases
Alex Milner and Emma Hodgson (Prolegis Lawyers)
THURS MAY 28: 4.00 – 4.45 WED JUNE 10: 12.00 – 1.00 WED MAY 27: 1.00 – 1.45
Why relationships are so critically important Ask the Experts Panel #3 Cloud Finances – staying effective, efficient
for your growth and how you we can be A panel of experts! and secure online
leaders who invest in relationships. David Bartlett (Partner, Resolve Consulting Group)
Matt Bird, CEO/President
(Cinnamon Network International (UK))
TUES JUNE 2: 3.00 – 3.45 TUES JUNE 16: 4.00 – 4.45 THURS MAY 28: 11.00 – 11.45
The First (and Most Important) Step Rebuilding trust in a post-COVID world Management reporting – are your reports fit
to Empower Your Ministry Vanessa Hall for purpose/hitting the mark?
Dr Gary Hoag (USA) and Ereny Monir (Egypt) Peter Shields, Jeff Tulk and Steven Ling
(Global Trust Partners) (Saward Dawson)
WED JUNE 3: 11.00 – 11.45 WED JUNE 17: 12.00 – 12.45 TUES JUNE 9: 11.00 – 11.45
Pivoting – Changing strategy Safeguarding beyond the National Redress Australian Charity and Tax Law updates
Dr Jeannie Trudel (President/CEO, Christian Scheme Jae Yang (Partner, Prolegis Lawyers)
Heritage College) Jon Cheung and Sam Burnett (Prolegis Lawyers)
WED JUNE 3: 1.00 – 1.45 WED JUNE 17: 2.00 – 4.00 THURS JUNE 11: 3.00 – 3.45
Recovery post Covid-19 in Insurance CEO Dialogue – Limited to 25 Coronavirus – why this years audit will unlike
Ansvar Insurance CEOs/Senior Ministers. By Invitation any other
Moderated by Gary Williams and guest Matthew Hung and Joel Hernandez
(rdl.accountants)
WED JUNE 3: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 18: 1.00 – 2.00 This stream is sponsored by
Transformation. We all want it, but what are Ask the Experts Panel #4
we missing? A panel of experts!
Michelle Farrall (Director, The Future Leader Group)
WED JUNE 3: 4.00 – 4.45 THURS JUNE 18: 3.00 – 3.45
Public Christianity for Conference Close. Unshaken but Forewarned: For more details on the session
a Post-Christian World Big-Picture Issues for Post-COVID Ministry –
Panel Discussion
topics, click here: cma.net.au/
Dr Justine Toh (Senior Fellow, The Centre for
Public Christianity) Anne Robinson (Prolegis Lawyers) and Panel
conference/program.php
STREAM CONTENT (TIME ZONE: AEST)
GOVERNANCE PEOPLE/HR/CULTURE
THURS MAY 28: 1.00 – 1.45 TUES JUNE 16: 3.00 – 3.45 WED MAY 13: 2.00 – 2.30
The glorious art of integrating governance, faith Critical Tips for Boards and CEOs to Put Your Keeping up with Jobkeeper and COVID-19:
and culture into the architecture of your church House in Order What does mean for managing my staff?
or organisation Dr Gary Hoag (USA) and Ereny Monir (Egypt) Adam Foster (Senior Associate Employment,
Dr Tania Watson (Executive Minister, (Global Trust Partners) Safety and Migration, Macpherson Kelley)
Riverview Church)
THURS MAY 28: 2.00 – 2.45 WED JUNE 17: 4.30 – 5.15 TUES MAY 19: 1.00 – 1.45
Christian Spiritual Discernment and Board Conducting members’ meetings in HR – Whistleblowers
Decision-Making a COVID-19 environment Skye Rose and Rebecca Lambert-Smith
Paul Campey (Partner, Resolve Consulting Group) Elizabeth Shalders (Senior Associate, (Moores Legal)
Head of Not for Profit, Lewis Holdway Lawyers)
TUES JUNE 9: 1.00 – 1.45 TUES JUNE 2: 11.00 – 11.45
When an Inspector Calls: How to be confident Religious Discrimination and Freedom in
your charity status is good FUNDRAISING/ Australia: Where are we at?
Murray Baird, Anna Longley (ACNC) COMMUNICATIONS Peter Wilson (Consultant, Prolegis Lawyers)
and Rebecca Lambert-Smith (Moores)
TUES JUNE 9: 3.00 – 3.45 WED MAY 13: 11.00 – 11.45 This stream is sponsored by
The Biblical and Practical Value of Standards, Fundraising through a pandemic
Peer Accountability, and a Seal Joshua Crowther (Dunham+Company Australia)
Dr Gary Hoag (USA) and Ereny Monir (Egypt)
(Global Trust Partners)
WED JUNE 10: 2.00 – 2.45 TUES JUNE 2: 1.00 – 1.45
My journey from gospel to governance Could having a philanthropic culture take your
expressed in a Good Governance Grid organisation from good to great? CEO/EXECUTIVE
Dr Matthew Turnour Dr Ruth Knight (Australian Centre for LEADERSHIP
(Partner, Neumann & Turnour Lawyers) Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT)
WED JUNE 10: 3.00 – 3.45 WED JUNE 10: 11.00 – 11.45 TUES MAY 26: 4.00 – 4.45
Dealing with internal disputes The Communion of Giving and Receiving, What can we learn from global Disaster Relief
Rebecca Lambert-Smith Part 1, from transaction to transformation to guide our recovery from coronavirus?
(Team Leader, Moores) Rob Martin (Partner, First Fruit Institute USA) Simon Barrington (Founder and Director,
Forge Leadership Consultancy (UK))
THURS JUNE 11: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 11: 11.00 – 11.45 WED MAY 27: 11.00 – 11.45
The Good Governance Grid The Communion of Giving and Receiving, Part Leading with 2020 Vision – What are the
– Case Study/Group Work 2, Achieving sustained interdependence behaviors and skill-sets Christian leaders will
Dr Matthew Turnour Rob Martin (Partner, First Fruit Institute USA) need to lead through 2020 and beyond?
(Partner, Neumann & Turnour Lawyers) John Jeffries (Coach/Mentor, Partners in Ministry)
TUES JUNE 16: 11.00 – 1.00 TUES MAY 26: 11.00 – 11.45 THURS JUNE 4: 2.00 – 2.45
Chair Dialogue – Limited to 25 Reputation update 2020 - Identifying current Leading through a Crisis to bounce back
Board Chairs. By Invitation ministry vulnerabilities and preventing Jonathan Staggs (Business Lecturer and MBA
Moderated by Gary Williams and guest reputational damage Coordinator, Christian Heritage College)
Lyall Mercer (Managing Director, Mercer PR)
TUES JUNE 16: 2.00 – 2.45 THURS JUNE 18: 11.00 – 11.45 WED JUNE 17: 2.00 – 4.00
Conducting a governance review Finding your flavour (building your brand CEO Dialogue – Limited to 25
Rebecca Lambert-Smith in a time of change) CEOs/Senior Ministers. By Invitation
(Team Leader, Moores) Felicia Limmer (Lecturer in Marketing, Moderated by Gary Williams and guest
Christian Heritage College)
This stream is sponsored by This stream is sponsored by
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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Paul Arnott Executive Director, Q4Connection
Paul Arnott grew up in the Baptist church in Hobart. He has worked in tourism; as an ABC current affairs
journalist; is an ordained Anglican minister, having ministered in five Tasmanian parishes; was Victorian
CMS State Director for 11 years and the former Executive Director of Churches of Christ Community Care
in Victoria and Tasmania. He became CMA’s Executive Director of Q4COnnection in February 2016 and
earlier this year became a Kids Hope mentor. Paul is the author of two books, No Time To Say Goodbye,
and Live the Moment, and served on the board of Acorn Press for 14 years. He is married to Rosanne and
has three adult daughters. Paul has a passion to enable Australian Christians to use their talents and life
experience to proclaim Christ in daily life.
Murray Baird Charity Advisor
Murray Baird was the inaugural Assistant Commissioner General Counsel Australian Charities
and Not-for-profits Commission, and now serves as a Charity Advisor.
Simon Barrington Founder and Director, Forge Leadership Consultancy (UK)
Simon is passionate about raising up a generation of leaders who are clear about their identity, have a
strong sense of belief and a core inner strength that leads them to have extraordinary influence. Before
starting Forge Leadership, he led Samaritan’s Purse UK as Chief Executive from September 2003 to
May 2017 after a successful business career in the telecommunications industry, where he was a Senior
Manager at a large Telecommunications Company. Simon enjoys travelling, having lived in Taiwan in his
early twenties and then having the privilege to lead international relief and development projects in many
African countries and across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South East Asia. Simon’s
strengths are in ideation, developing others, strategic thinking, connecting disparate pieces of the jigsaw
and activation. His focus at Forge Leadership is on helping other people reach their full potential.
David Bartlett Partner, Resolve Consulting Group
David has worked with hundreds of organisations across the education and not-for-profit sectors
internationally in the areas of financial management, accounting systems, governance, policy development,
strategic planning, business development processes, IT, capital and financial master planning, Executive
mentoring, mediation and organisational management reviews. David has co authored the book Community
Governance (2 editions), authored a large number of published articles and developed international training
curriculum dealing with business management and governance issues. David is a presenter conducting
governance education programs and seminars across the not for profit sector. David has undertaken national
and international consulting projects, is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and
has several tertiary business and training qualifications. He also has had experience as a Director, Company
Secretary, Finance Director, Chairman and Public Officer of a number of organisations.
Matt Bird CEO/President, Cinnamon Network International (UK)
Matt Bird is an international entrepreneur, speaker, author and broadcaster. He has spoken in 30 countries
to more than a million people, has written 10 books and writes for The Times newspaper. He is the CEO/
President of Cinnamon Network International which helps churches transform communities by responding
to invitations from countries around the work to start a Cinnamon Network. He is also the founder of
Relationology International through which he works as a motivational keynote speaker helping clients
increase performance and growth through the power of building effective relationships.John Bond Minister at Large, Lifestreams Christian Church John has 48 years of ministry experience with his passion in Apostolic Ministry, doing the work of an Evangelist with a focus on discipling Church Planting Movement leaders. His ministry has taken him to 650+ churches of most denominations and 100s of Christian organisations in 40+ nations. He currently is the Minister @ Large of Lifestreams Christian Church, the founding Director of Sonlife Ministries Inc., the Asia South East Pacific World Zone leader of Dynamic Church Planting International and the Vice Chair of Compassion Australia’s Board of Directors. He loves his wife of 46 years, his 3 married children and 8 grandchildren and is passionate about sport with a ball! His hobby is he’s a closet chef! Helen Boucher Director, Saward Dawson Helen Boucher is one of Saward Dawson’s specialists providing advice to their religious and not-for- profit clients. She has been with the firm for more than 18 years and prides herself in providing quality, appropriate and sound advice to their clients. Helen is a qualified chartered accountant specialising in audit and technical advice to the religious sector. Helen is also responsible for managing the firm’s Church Finance Handbook, a resource that has been written especially to assist church treasurers. Bruce Burgess National Director, PeaceWise Bruce Burgess is the National Director of PeaceWise and is Australia’s first Certified Christian Conciliator. He holds degrees in Arts, Law, Christian Studies and Theology and is an international conference speaker. Bruce’s training expertise centres particularly on organisations such as churches, Christian schools, para-church ministries and Christian businesses and workplaces. He has a passion for seeing both adults and kids’ lives transformed by the power of the gospel of peace, for building relational cultures of peace in organisations and communities and for seeing God break through to repair, restore and sustain healthy relationships. Sam Burnett Associate, Prolegis Lawyers Sam specialises in the law relating to the care of vulnerable people. He has advised organisations in relation to child safety policies, codes of conduct and procedures and acted for charities in relation to litigated and unlitigated claims and investigations. Prior to Prolegis Lawyers, Sam was a senior legal officer at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in public hearings focused on religious institutions. Sam was a contributing writer of the religious organisations volume of the final report, and was involved in the development of recommendations for religious institutions. Nathan Buttigieg Chief Member Officer, Christian Super Nathan Buttigieg has been with Christian Super since 2008. Previous to his appointment at Christian Super, Nathan held several roles in both accounting and financial advice and prior to that spent five years in a number of vocational ministry positions. Nathan has also developed broader governance experience through his participation on numerous committees in both the financial services and not for profit sectors. Nathan has a degree in Commerce as well as holding a certificate IV in Ministry. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (FASFA) and a member of CPA Australia (CPA). Paul Campey Partner, Resolve Consulting Group Paul is a founding Partner of Resolve Consulting Group a specialist accounting and management consulting firm that works exclusively with Not For Profits (in particular Christian organisations) across Australia and internationally. He has spoken at many conferences and also serves on a number of local, national and international Christian boards.
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Jon Cheung Partner, Prolegis Lawyers
Jon leads the dispute resolution and inquiries practice at Prolegis Lawyers. His experience includes
acting for a church institution before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual
Abuse, advising charities on participation in the National Redress Scheme including the establishment of
a participation group for a church movement, acting for charities in litigated and unlitigated claims and in
regulatory investigations and appeals. Jon is currently the Board Chair of SIM Australia, and also serves
on the board of Philanthropy Australia.
Matthew Crouch Saward Dawson
Matthew Crouch has extensive audit and financial reporting experience with many clients in the
commercial and not-for-profit sectors. Matthew’s expertise includes using IT to assist in the audit and
assurance process. He is passionate about how IT can be used by clients. Matthew is Saward Dawson’s
engagement manager on a number of religious organisations and independent schools annually and leads
their Education Sector Team.
Joshua Crowther Executive Director, Dunham+Company Australia
Joshua is Executive Director for Dunham+Company Australia. Since being at Dunham+Company, Joshua
has led strategy for over 100 faith-based not-for-profits, ranging from large 100-year-old organisations
to small start-up charities. This work has included the development of hundreds of campaigns, leading
strategy on all areas of integrated fundraising; acquisition, conversion, cultivation and retention.
Dr Omar Djoeandy Missions Engagement Consultant, SIM Australia
Omar likes to say he is CIA – not the group that chase terrorists - but Chinese ethnically, born in Indonesia
and an Australian since 10. He studied Medicine at University of New South Wales in Sydney and attained
a Master of Divinity (MDiv) at NEGST (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology) in Kenya. He
served as an Associate Pastor at Nairobi Chapel, an inter-denominational church that grew from about 800
people in 1998 to over 2,500 in 2003. Omar wrote “Redefining Success” and 24, 500 copies were printed
in Kenya. He served as Executive Director of SIM Australia from 2004 until February 2020. Omar is married
to Kay, originally from USA, and they have three children. He has visited 25 countries including Bolivia,
Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, PNG, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Michelle Farrall Director, The Future Leader Group
Michelle Farrall is a strategy, culture and coaching professional with nearly 20 years’ experience in the
not-for-profit, corporate, education and international development sectors. She has co-created strategic
plans, brand and communication strategies and delivered team development workshops for more than
70 Australian Christian not-for-profits. Michelle is co-Director of The Future Leader Group, an organisation
focused on strategy, leadership development and culture change.
Adam Foster Senior Associate Employment, Safety and Migration, Macpherson Kelley
Acting as the voice of reason, Adam provides an objective perspective for his clients, armed with a solutions-
focused mindset and the strategic capabilities to achieve them. Adam’s advice to his clients is always based
on understanding who they are and what they do. His ultimate aim is to help improve workplace relationships
to the benefit of the business and its employees. Adam’s particular focus is on the not for profit and education
sector, and he enjoys being able to use his legal skills to help organisations improve their operations, which in
turn helps them achieve their greater mission goals.Dr Craig Furneaux Senior Lecturer, Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Dr Craig Furneaux is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Area Coordinator at The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology. Craig has over 20 years’ experience working for, leading, and researching with nonprofit organisations, with a particular long term focus on building management capabilities. He has been an ordained minister, and board member of a number of community groups. Craig’s research in the Centre focuses broadly on accountability and capability in social enterprises and faith based charities. Vanessa Hall Vanessa has spent the past 15 years dedicated to a pursuit of understanding trust from all facets, and trains, coaches and consults to leaders globally to support them in the building and restoration of trust in their own organisations, families and communities. She has launched a new Trust Index to provide leaders with a tool to track and measure trust, and continues to bring her insights to the Christian sector through chairing the CMA Standards Panel and the Programs and Standards Committee of the newly formed Global Trust Partners. Dr Gary Hoag President & CEO, Global Trust Partners (USA) Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D., serves as President & CEO of Global Trust Partners (www.gtp.org). The purpose of GTP is to multiply faithful stewards and mobilise peer accountability groups to build trust and grow local generous giving to God’s work. This service springs from extensive international ministry, a desire to empower national workers, and his personal commitment to dedicate his life to encouraging Christian generosity. He received his Ph.D. in New Testament from Trinity College, Bristol, UK. He teaches at seminaries around the world, speaks widely, posts Daily Meditations (www.generositymonk.com), and has written or contributed to more than ten books. Emma Hodgson Special Counsel, Prolegis Lawyers Emma is a Special Counsel at Prolegis Lawyers specialising in property. Emma has worked in the corporate real estate groups at leading top tier law firms in both Sydney and London. She has extensive experience advising corporate, private and government clients on a broad range of real estate matters including acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial, retail and residential properties, the property aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions, leasing negotiations, purchaser and vendor due diligence investigations and other general commercial and property matters. Emma has a special interest in disability issues having acted as principal solicitor of the Disability Discrimination Legal Centre in Kingsford and as a volunteer for Association for Children with a Disability NSW. Seak-King Huang Partner, Prolegis Lawyers Seak-King has over 25 years’ experience as a lawyer. Prior to joining Prolegis Lawyers, she was General Counsel and Company Secretary of World Vision Australia and before that, a partner with a major commercial firm. Her expertise is in governance and the functioning of Boards, charity status and tax endorsements and funding relationships. She also has substantial experience with the range of commercial service relationships and contracts typical for charities and not-for-profits. Seak-King is on the boards of Anglican Overseas Aid and the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand and is active in several roles in the Anglican church. Matthew Hung Director, rdl.accountants Matthew is an accredited Chartered Accountant and an integral part of the team at RDL Accountants. Working primarily with the firm’s business clients, Matthew has accumulated in-depth experience with a variety of industries. He has specialised skills in Management Accounting, Business Consulting and Tax Planning which ensure that his clients achieve the best possible financial position for their situation. He derives great satisfaction from seeing clients’ companies flourish as they use and implement his advice. Matthew believes in understanding the individual nature of each business he works with and develops a personal relationship with the organisation. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys ten pin bowling, working out at the gym and exercising his creativity in the kitchen for his wife, Zoe.
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John Jeffries Coach/Mentor, Partners in Ministry
John brings a unique and fascinating blend of leadership experience as the long-term CEO of one of
Australia’s most successful International NGOs. He combines this with extensive governance experience
from serving on boards of several Australian and International NGOs working in disability, medical research
and community housing. In 2014 he was awarded an OAM for his services to the community, particularly
people with a disability.He currently mentors/coaches CEOs, Christian leaders, pastors, and ministers.
He is married with two children and lives in Melbourne.
Stephanie Judd Lawyer, Prolegis Lawyers
Stephanie is a lawyer with Prolegis Lawyers. She assists clients with the establishment of charitable
and not-for-profit entities, advising on various corporate governance issues, tax concessions, regulatory
compliance, and disputes. Prior to joining Prolegis, she worked in a major Australian law firm in the banking
& finance team, with a focus on social finance and impact investment.
Steve Kerr Executive Director, CMA Standards Council
Steve has served as the Executive Director of the CMA Standards Council since February 2016, initially
part-time, but full time from 2019. Steve was a solicitor for over 40 years, practising initially in commercial
litigation, and then for the last 25 years in general corporate and commercial law. Over his career Steve
has been a Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, a Senior Partner at Freehills, a Senior Partner at HWL
Ebsworth and is now a part-time Consultant at HWL Ebsworth. He has helped establish and advise many
not-for-profit organisations and has considerable professional experience in governance and compliance
matters. He, his wife Kate and three adult children are actively involved in church life at St Hilary’s Anglican
Church in Kew, Victoria, and he has served on a variety of church and ministry boards and committees,
including his current role, of over ten years, on the board of Overseas Council Australia.
Dr Ruth Knight Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Philanthropy
and Nonprofit Studies, QUT
Dr Ruth Knight is a researcher and lecturer in nonprofit management and social enterprise at QUT’s
Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. Ruth has extensive experience in nonprofit
leadership roles and has spent many years researching how workplace culture can achieve engaged
workforces and organisational sustainability. Her special interests are measuring social outcomes and
developing high performing leaders and teams. Ruth is on a mission to advance quality research and
practice in the sector to enable organisations create effective strategies that improve their impact.
Rebecca Lambert-Smith Team Leader, Moores
Rebecca holds the contribution to the community made by her For Purpose clients in high regard. For this
reason, she takes great pleasure in smoothing the way for them - whether it be helping a new organisation
get on its feet, complex structuring advice or resolving internal disputes. It’s also why she regularly serves
on not for profits boards, including (at the moment) a tertiary institution and a public benevolent institution.
With Rebecca, you know where you stand. She gets quickly to the heart of the matter and then formulates
a strategy. There is no obfuscation; no sitting on the fence. Some say that she is direct. They are probably
right. However Rebecca is able to combine that quality with emotional intelligence. The result is that she
maps a way forward that leaves clients feeling confident and with relationships strengthened.Felicia Limmer Lecturer in Marketing, Christian Heritage College Felicia Limmer is a lecturer in Marketing with Christian Heritage College, Carindale, Queensland. After completing a Diploma in Christian Studies from RHEMA Bible Training centre, Felicia went on to complete her Business (Marketing) Degree and later Master of Public Relations with the University of Southern Queensland. She has a depth of experience in consumer, not for profit and services marketing having worked with a number of well-known brands including Telstra, the Gold Coast City Council and as the National Marketing Manager of Baskin Robbins Australia. As well as her work with Christian Heritage College Felicia has also held roles teaching marketing for the Australian Institute of Business, Central Queensland University and Swinburne University. Felicia is passionate about helping organisations identify their distinctive benefits and to communicate this in a way that helps build relationships with their communities. She is excited about the opportunity to build the next generation of businesspeople, called with a purpose and empowered to make a difference in their world. Steven Ling Saward Dawson Steven is a consultant and manager in one of Saward Dawson’s business advisory teams. Steven has found a niche in getting accounting software to work for his clients. He enjoys understanding business processes and improving them. By combining his experience in tax, accounting software and his passion for Excel modelling, he thrives on assisting people to develop and implement practical solutions to business problems. He works with small to medium business and helps with record keeping, GST requirements and other tax and employer obligations. Anna Longley Assistant Commissioner General Counsel, ACNC Anna Longley is the ACNC’s Assistant Commissioner – General Counsel. She acts as the senior legal advisor to the ACNC Commissioner and the Advisory Board, and has legal oversight of the ACNC’s work regulating charities. Having worked at the Australian Taxation Office for over 16 years prior to becoming General Counsel, Anna has an extensive background in public administration. Most recently, she was an Assistant Commissioner in Private Wealth, leading assurance and review work on high-wealth individuals, private groups and not-for-profit entities. Anna also sat on the ATO’s General Anti-Avoidance Rules Panel, and for two years oversaw Fringe Benefits Tax for the ATO. Anna is experienced in dispute resolution and litigation. She has appeared for the Commissioner of Taxation in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Court in cases on income tax, GST and indirect tax, superannuation and not-for-profit matters. Anna holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Masters of Taxation. She was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2005. In the charity sector, Anna has spent several years volunteering for and on the board of community legal centres. Rob Martin Partner, First Fruit Institute USA Rob has been involved in Christian ministry since his conversion in 1976. He first served as the editor of a Christian publication and then for six years with the Orange County Rescue Mission (USA). He left the Rescue Mission in 1983 to become General Manager of Fieldstead & Company, a private philanthropy company. Later, he served as a consultant on communications, leadership and fund-raising for Christian mission. This was followed by a brief stint as U.S. Director of the Lausanne Committee, before beginning in 1990 as Executive Director with First Fruit, Inc., a private charitable foundation. He served in this position until 2009 when he began a fulltime assignment as Partner with the First Fruit Institute serving ministries and colleague foundations as a coach on a variety of organisational issues. Rob also serves with the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization as Senior Associate for Global Philanthropy and as a seminar leader on Fund Raising and Leadership for Mission. Rob was educated as a journalist, and spent his formative career years in newspaper work. He and his wife, Bev, have raised three daughters and currently live on Useless Bay on Whidbey Island in Washington State. Lyall Mercer Managing Director, Mercer PR Lyall Mercer is managing director of Mercer PR and is considered Australia’s leading public relations practitioner within the faith-based sector. As well as dealing with large corporate clients, he has assisted Christian churches and ministries across Australia and in many other countries to deal with issues that could have damaged their reputation. One of Lyall’s specialties is crisis communications preparation and he is certified with the Institute for Crisis Management in the United States. He has presented workshops to key industry groups and Christian leaders across Australia, the USA and Canada, and recently opened an office in the United States.
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Alex Milner Partner, Prolegis Lawyers
Alex partner at Prolegis Lawyers, with a broad practice focusing on advising charities, not for profits and
philanthropists, including many churches and Christian organisations. He has extensive in-house legal
experience having worked at Lend Lease Retail, Lend Lease Primelife, Australian Red Cross, Ingeus Europe
(a social enterprise B Corporation based in London) and at World Vision Australia. He is a member of the Law
Institute of Victoria Charities and Not-for-profits Committee, a director of the Melbourne Anglican Diocesan
Corporation, a trustee of the Melbourne Anglican Trust Corporation, and Chancellor for the Anglican Diocese
of Tasmania. Whilst in lockdown, Alex is rediscovering his delight in home cooking and the fun and challenges
of home schooling two amazing children.
Ereny Monir Vice President of Training & Empowerment, Global Trust Partners (Egypt)
Ereny has excelled as a coach, trainer, and counselor driven by a passion for empowering people in their
interpersonal and development skills. For over 12 years, she received multiple promotions in the banking
sector and worked as a corporate industry head and freelance trainer for the Central Bank, while also
volunteering in nonprofit leadership roles. She got her bachelor’s degree in business administration from
Alexandria University and has certifications in emerging leadership, credit analysis, leadership essentials
TOT and more. She has participated in local and global conferences for leadership, coaching, corporate
and nonprofit governance, and international accountability.
Anne Robinson AM Partner, Prolegis Lawyers
Anne founded Prolegis Lawyers in 2001 to enable charities and other not-for-profits to access specialist
legal advice. She is widely recognised by the federal Government, the charity and not-for-profit sector, and
fellow professionals as a leading advisor to the sector. She has advised on corporate law, governance,
charitable trust structuring and tax issues for the whole range of Australia’s charitable institutions. She has
also had 30 years’ experience in the governance of not-for-profit organisations, including as a Director of
World Vision Australia for 12 years (including Board Chair for 7 of those years) until 2012. Anne is also a co-
author of Driven by Purpose, an extended case study of Australian charities and the importance of identity
and purpose.
Skye Rose Moores
Skye Rose is a gem of a lawyer, known for being a strong advocate and provider of practical and strategic
workplace relations advice to her clients. Skye can help resolve complex employment relations disputes –
but she adds the most value by helping her clients to avoid litigation in the first place. Skye’s skills are not
only recognised by clients, some recent awards demonstrate that she is a leader in the legal sector and is
highly-respected by her peers. Skye is in demand as a speaker and presents regularly on employment and
child safety at conferences, workplaces and industry forums. She is also known for promoting charitable
endeavours of several human rights organisations in Cambodia and Australia.
Dr Sen Sendjaya Professor of Leadership, Swinburne Business School
Sen Sendjaya is Professor of Leadership at Swinburne Business School, Australia. He received his PhD
from Monash University in 2005. A leading scholar in the field of servant leadership, Sen has received
nearly a million dollars in research grants and published more than 65 scientific articles, many of which
appear in top-ranked scholarly academic journals. His latest sole-authored book is Leadership Reformed:
Why Leaders Need the Gospel to Change the World published by Routledge in December 2019. Sen has
trained leaders in the government, transportation, university, school, and church sectors, and delivered
executive education, corporate workshops, and research seminars in Australia, America, China, Japan,
and Indonesia. Both his research and teaching have been recognized by numerous awards, most recently
Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Best Educator Award 2017. Sen is an ordained
Elder at the Scots’ Church Melbourne. He planted its Indonesian Congregation in 2005, and continues
to serve as its Founding and Preaching Pastor.Elizabeth Shalders Senior Associate, Head of Not for Profit, Lewis Holdway Lawyers Elizabeth Shalders is a Senior Associate at Lewis Holdway Lawyers in Melbourne and heads their Not for Profit practice division. She is dedicated solely to practising in the area of Not for Profit law and governance, and has over a decade of professional experience in this field. During this time she has worked with small, medium and large Not for Profits, and social enterprises, with a strong focus on NFP tax concessions and governance disputes. She possesses a deep knowledge of the Sector and how it operates, having acted for a number of Churches and other faith-based organisations, independent schools (large and small), public benevolent institutions, affordable housing bodies, overseas aid organisations, industry bodies and professional associations. Peter Shields Partner, Saward Dawson Peter Shields is an audit and assurance partner with Saward Dawson. He has many years of experience working in various capacities with commercial and not-for-profit organisations. Peter is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), is the chairperson of the Audit Advisory Committee for CA ANZ, a member of the CA ANZ Audit Module Advisory Panel and the Australian Audit Standard Board Roundtable Group. Peter also is invited to provide input to the Australian Accounting Standard Board on matters impacting the not-for-profit and SME sectors and is a member of the ACNC Professional Advisor Group. Peter has also been involved with a number of board and audit committees. Dr Jonathan Staggs Business Lecturer and MBA Coordinator, Christian Heritage College Dr Jonathan Staggs is a business lecturer and MBA Coordinator at Christian Heritage College, Carindale, Queensland. Jonathan’s research explores the causal factors and actors that contribute to institutional change in industries including health, science, coal-seam gas, and viticulture. He earned a PhD in business from the University of Queensland. This PhD explored the origins of the ‘Smart State’ strategy of the Queensland Government and factors that led to $1b Federal and State Government and philanthropic investment into a bio-medical cluster in Queensland. Jonathan’s doctoral research has been published in the Cambridge Journal of Economics. Jonathan has a strong interest in entrepreneurial leadership in all spheres of society and in a variety of cultural contexts. Jonathan served as a ‘tentmaker’ in Japan and his passion is that all cultures might experience the Holy Spirit. He loves to pray for the politics and economies of towns and regions. Dr Justine Toh Senior Fellow, The Centre for Public Christianity Justine Toh is Senior Fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity where she speaks and writes about the Christian faith in a secular age in publications like the Sydney Morning Herald, ABC online, and ABC Religion & Ethics. She hosts the occasional series Spiritual Lifehack on ABC RN’s Soul Search and, very occasionally, guest hosts ABC RN’s God Forbid, a panel program exploring contemporary religion. Justine is also a presenter of the documentary For the Love of God: How the church is better and worse than you ever imagined. Dr Jeannie Trudel President/CEO, Christian Heritage College Dr Jeannie Trudel is currently the President/CEO of Christian Heritage College, Carindale, Queensland. Jeannie has a global background, having lived and worked in various countries. Her calling to Christian higher education includes serving at Southern Wesleyan University and Indiana Wesleyan University in the U.S. before returning to Australia. Through various organizations, she was a mediation trainer and organization development consultant in the U.S. As an academic, she has taught graduate and undergraduate courses and led a business school. Formerly a solicitor in Melbourne, she enjoyed her time as a court-appointed/approved mediator in Los Angeles, Boston, and Louisville. She has a strong interest in conflict management in the workplace. She enjoys travelling and learning different languages in order to connect with others. Her passion is for people, particularly university students to be ignited with the love of Christ and she loves to pray for others.
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Jeff Tulk Partner, Saward Dawson
Jeff Tulk is an audit and assurance partner with Saward Dawson with over 20 years experience in the
oversight and conduct of audit engagements, both large and small. Jeff is a financial reporting specialist and
was previously a technical director for a large national accounting firm. He has advised many organisation on
their financial reporting and governance obligations. Jeff is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia
and New Zealand (CA ANZ), a graduate member of the AICD and a regular facilitator for the Governance
Institute’s Certificate in Governance for Not-for-profits. Jeff is a member of the CMA Standards Panel.
Dr Matthew Turnour Director and Chairman, Neumann & Turnour Lawyers
Matthew Turnour is a Director and the Chairman of Neumann & Turnour Lawyers and heads the Corporate
and Commercial Law Division of the practice. He is Chair of the Queensland Law Society’s Subcommittee
for the Not-for-profit Sector and a Director of the Australian Charity Law Association. Matthew is a member
of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s Professional User Group and is a Queensland
Law Society Senior Counsellor.
Dr Tania Watson Executive Minister, Riverview Church
Tania has recently been appointed as an Executive Minister of Riverview Church. Between 2009-19, Tania
was Executive Minister of Churches of Christ in WA. In this role, Tania was able, with the support of
the COCWA Board and Staff, to foster a season of stability and organisational alignment that facilitated
a renewed focus on the shared mission of Christ through the Churches. Tania completed a Doctor of
Ministry in 2018 with a thesis that considers the relationship between trust, authority and leadership in the
Australian cultural context. Tania is married to Neil and they are enjoying a new phase of life living in an
apartment with their Schnoodle named Sundae.
Peter Wilson Consultant, Prolegis Lawyers
Peter has over 30 years’ experience advising organisations on Employment/Workplace laws and as a
Human Resources Executive in a range of organisations. He provides legal advice and HR consulting
services to organisations on the full range of people related matters. Peter is a trusted advisor on
people-related issues for many churches, schools and other charities.
Jae Yang Partner, Prolegis Lawyers
Jae was admitted as a solicitor in 2006. Since joining Prolegis Lawyers in 2009, he has advised on
establishment, corporate and tax structuring, and legal compliance relating to charities, not-for-profits and
philanthropic foundations. In particular, he specialises in advising charities and philanthropic foundations
on obtaining charity registration, deductible gift recipient status, stamp duty exemptions and mergers. He
is also invited by government agencies, such as the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Charities
and Not-for-profits Commission and the Treasury, to advise on charity and tax matters. He is a member of
the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Advisor Forum. Jae was previously the writer of a
regular legal column in a prominent publication in the Australian community and has been the speaker at
several legal seminars. Jae holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Queensland University of Technology, a
Bachelor of Theology from Wesley Institute (Sydney College of Divinity) and a Master of Arts in Theology
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