Francis Macnab THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MEETING Trained in Psychology, Theology, Psychoanalysis and group therapy. Staff Assistant Minister Holburn Central, Aberdeen and later of West of St Nicholas, Aberdeen (each of these churches had membership of over 2000) Prahran Presbyterian Church, Melbourne Demolished church and halls and built Cairnmillar, including a Chapel. Congregation from 30 and later to over 100 families St Michael’s Leadership of the reconstruction of the church interior; and later the installation of the Bicentennial Windows, Construction of Mingary. Development of the St Michael’s buildings and its programs. Founder of the Cairnmillar Institute Executive Director 1961-2015 (from 1 staff to combined staff of 70) Professor Emeritus 2015 Awards Order of Australia Order of merit – International scholars of the Jesus Seminar Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Aberdeen University Honorary Doctor of Applied Science RMIT University Fellow British Psychological Society Fellow Australian Psychological Society Fellow Australian College of Education Sir James Darling Medal for outstanding contributions to education. Fellow the Institute of Company Directors President of the international Council of Psychologist 1982? Author of 25+ books Developed Specialised form of Psychotherapy – Contextual Analysis. Visiting specialist lecturer to institutions in Turkey, Hungary, Romania, Germany; UK, USA, New Zealand Conferences in many other countries Appointed by World Council of Churches to develop and preside over Programs in Marriage and the Family for the 11 countries and islands of the Pacific, centred in Fiji and later in Western Samoa Developed the concept of ‘The New Faith’ as an expression of radical theology for the 21st Century Transmitted via the internet to 140 countries A life-time studied exponent of the theology and philosophy of Paul Tillich and Martin Buber Developed specialised programs In Trauma In ageing (SAGE) In pre-school children (KFOG, Big Tent) Developed Mingary as a physical expression and as a therapeutic project, and as a training place for psychology interns. Placement of works of art in and around St Michael’s Windows, Garden, Mingary, the Tapestry, the Processional Staff, the Chalice, the Sculpture Development of St Michael’s The naming The programs The medallions St Michel’s Day annual celebration Giving the Church a presence in Melbourne Giving the Church a voice in distant places Invited guests to St Michael’s included— The Moderator of the Church of Scotland; James Whyte The Chief Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland (retired), Bishop Richard Holloway Past President of American Psychological Society; Professor George Albee of New York Professor David Ferguson, Edinburgh Dr R.D Laing Leaders of several Interchurch groups Author Morris West Edward deBono Rabbi John Levi Professor Lisa Miller, leading researcher of Psychology and spirituality, New York Dr Robert Funk, International Scholar, Leader of the Jesus Seminar Archbishop David Penman (Melbourne) Bishop and Archbishop Ian George (Adelaide, Melbourne) Justice Michael Kirby, AC, High Court of Australia Prime Minister John Gorton, Australia Surgeon Sir Edward (weary) Dunlop Prime Minister of the Netherlands Preachers Bishop John Shelby Spong Dr Ernest Campbell, Riverside, New York Dr Malcolm Sinclair, Canada Dr Forest Church, New York Professor Sir Lloyd Geering, New Zealand The four American Assistants Steven Koski, Steven Poole, Ron Rosinsky, Pamela McNally Other distinguished Assistants Dr Louise Harms, Dr Debra Campbell-Tunks Rev Kenneth Ralph, Rev Graham Wilks, Dr Noel Schultz

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