Meet our Ministry Team
Mornington & Mount Martha Anglican Church is made up of a team of both clergy and lay people and provides a breadth of church experience, from traditional to contemporary. Our team members are dedicated to building a strong Christian community, growing together in our faith and reaching out to serve the local community.
The Venerable Helen Phillips
Vicar
Helen has been ordained for over 22 years and has worked in parishes and schools in three different dioceses in Australia. She loves being a vicar and her passions include equipping people for ministry and finding creative ways to share the gospel in contemporary society. She is also Archdeacon of Frankston, overseeing, supporting and resourcing 20 other parishes.
The Reverend John Phillips
Assistant Priest
John has over 30 years experience in ordained ministry. He holds a Masters in Counselling and Supervision and is a qualified Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor. John is also the Archbishop's Chaplain to retired Clergy in the Diocese of Melbourne.
The Reverend Liz Rankin
Our Children's & Families Minister
After an extensive search for a dynamic Children's & Families Minister to join our team, we are delighted to have Deacon Liz on our ministry team. She is passionate about sharing the gospel with young people and providing pathways for families to grow in their faith. She has a heart for building up Christian community and we CAN'T WAIT for you to meet her! Deacon Liz is running mainly music on Tuesdays, NextGen Youth Fridays (during term time) and MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) Monday nights (fortnightly)!