Stephen Harrison

Stephen Harrison has extensive experience in various roles related to mission, research, advocacy, and education within the Anglican community.

Their most recent position was as the Director of Mission, Research, and Advocacy at Anglicare Southern Queensland, starting in December 2022.

Previously, they served as the Executive Director at Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission from August 2018 to November 2022.

Stephen also held the role of Director (Member of Board) at Anglican Board of Mission from December 2013 to March 2019.

Prior to that, Stephen worked as the Director of Mission at Anglican Schools Commission (Qld) from July 2011 to August 2018.

Before assuming leadership positions, Stephen contributed to youth and children's ministry as the Director of Youth, Children's, and Family Ministry at the Ministry Education Commission, Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, from July 2008 to June 2011.

Additionally, they served as a Chaplain at Coomera Anglican College from January 2002 to June 2008 and as a Youth, Children's, and Families Minister at Gold Coast North Anglican Church from January 2002 to December 2003.

Stephen's earlier experiences include being a Primary Religious Educator at St Hilda's School in 2001, a Youth, Children and Families Minister at St Peter's Anglican Church from January 1998 to December 2001, and an Ecumenical Chaplain at Griffith University from January 1998 to December 2000.

Stephen Harrison's education history is as follows:

- From 2023 to 2027, they attended James Cook University and earned an MBA (Master of Conflict Management and Resolution).

- From 2011 to 2018, they studied at Charles Sturt University and obtained a Doctor of Ministry degree, specializing in Anglican Schools and Mission.

- In 2010 to 2015, they were enrolled in Kyokushin Karate, although no degree or field of study is specified.

- Between 2009 and 2011, they pursued a Master of Ministry degree at Charles Sturt University, focusing on Youth Ministry and Ecclesiology.

- From 2006 to 2007, they attended the University of Southern Queensland and obtained a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning in Education.

- Stephen completed a Bachelor of Community Welfare at James Cook University from 2000 to 2005, specializing in Community Welfare.

- From 1995 to 1997, they studied at Brisbane College of Theology, where they earned a Bachelor of Theology degree with a focus on Youth Ministry.

- Finally, from 1991 to 1994, they attended QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Chemistry.