Experience and Qualifications:
- 30 years senior Christian leadership
- 12 years as Senior Associate Pastor of Hillsong Church
- 18 years as Senior Pastor of Shirelive Church
- 20 years denominational leadership experience with Australian Christian Churches
- 15 years overseeing Church Planting and Health at state and national level (500 church plants during that time)
- 10 years experience launching & running Christian Men’s Network in Australia
- 8 years board member of ACC Global Missions Council
- 20 years (plus) experience mentoring and coaching key political and business leaders
- 6 years as Vice President of Alphacrucis College
- Current President of Alphacrucis College
- Speaking and Leadership training in over 20 nations of the world
- Married to Valery (herself a speaker & author) for 31 years, with 3 adult children, all engaged in active ministry and leadership:
- Leah (married to Andrew) – Film producer
- Ryan (married to Belinda) – Lawyer (associate)
- Elyse – Minister and author/speaker
Academic Qualifications:
- M.A. (Leadership) Alphacrucis College (Michael)
- Ordained ministers of the Australian Christian Churches (Michael & Valery)
Though on paper it would appear that the experience gained over the last 3 decades more than qualifies Leaderscape to support senior leaders, the intangible but genuine love for senior pastors and teams is equally evident.