District Bishop’s report to Synod 2025

District Bishop’s report 

On Synod Saturday morning, Bishop Mark Vainikka reflected on his written report, and spoke of the District’s guiding principle: One Church, One Purpose, Many Ministries.

He said the Convention’s theme of Open doors to many communities of grace reflected the ‘many ministries’ part of that principle in the Queensland District, including places of worship, schools, youth, aged care and other community support services.

“To speak of many ministries is to speak of people,” Bishop Mark said.

“We call our entities ministries of grace – where God’s grace is shared and where God’s grace is lived.”