Greg Anderson elected Bishop of The Northern Territory

Posted on June 23, 2014 
Filed under Australian dioceses

Dr Greg AndersonThe Head of the Department of Mission at Moore Theological College, The Rev Dr Greg Anderson, has been elected the sixth Bishop of the Northern Territory.

Here’s the announcement (PDF) from the Administrator of the Diocese, Bishop Clyde Wood:

23rd June, 2014.

The Administrator of the Synod of the Diocese of the Northern Territory is pleased to announce that The Reverend Doctor Gregory David Anderson has been elected as the Sixth Bishop of the the Northern Territory.

Greg Anderson has been the Head of the Department of Mission at Moore Theological College, Sydney since 2007. Prior to that he and his wife worked in the Northern Territory from 1995 as missionaries with the Church Missionary Society. Greg trained indigenous church leaders at Nungalinya College, Darwin, and was Indigenous Ministry Development Officer for the Diocese of the Northern Territory. His interest in the Aboriginal church began when he was researching the traditional music of central Arnhem Land.

Greg is married to Annette and they have four children. Apart from their church involvement, they are very involved in music activities and fitness.

Consecration and Installation dates have yet to be determined. We will provide further advice when available.

Yours in Christ.

Bishop Clyde Wood