Dr Gordon Preece

Gordon Preece, BA, MA (Sydney), MScSoc (UNSW), ThL(Hons), DipMin (Moore), BD(Hons) (London), PhD (Fuller) Director of the Centre for Applied Christian Ethics [email protected] Gordon comes from the southern suburbs of Sydney, but ministered in the north, southeast and west of Sydney. He was Rector of Malabar from '84-'90. Prior to this he studied history and social work at the University of Sydney, did youth work, and undertook theological study at Moore Theological College. Gordon came to Ridley following doctoral studies at Fuller Seminary, California, on a Trinitarian Theology of Vocation. During his time at Fuller he was sent on a short-term assignment to teach Russian theological students in St Petersburg. Subjects Taught Ethics, Lay Ministry and Church History. Research Interests Everyday ethics, especially the theology of work, lay ministries and recent church history. Publications Books Ecology and Theology, Anglican Information Office, Sydney, 1990. With Robert Banks, Getting the Job Done Right, Victor Press, 1992. Changing Work Values, Acorn, Melbourne, 1995. The Viability of the Vocation Tradition in Trinitarian, Credal and Reformed Perspective, Edwin Mellen, New York, 1997. With Samuel Gregg Christian Perspectives on Entrepreneurialism, Centre for Independent Studies, St Leonards, 1999. Contributions to Books 'Re-creation and Recreation in the 80's' in Faith Active in Love, ed J. Diesendorf, AFESGFA, 1981. 'Hope in Time of Abandonment' and 'On Sabbatical' in Still Waters, Deep Waters, ed R. Croucher, Albatross, 1987. 'As Morning Breaks' and 'He Gives His Beloved Sleep in High Mountains, Deep Valleys', ed R. Croucher, Albatross 1989. 'On Vocation', in Rivers in the Desert, ed R Croucher, Albatross, 1991. Section in War and Peace, Anglican Information Office, Sydney, 1987. 'Ethics at the End of Life' in The Ethics of Life and Death, ed B Webb, Anzea, 1990. 'Sewage Problems in Sydney', in 1990 Anglican Social Justice Statement on the Environment. 'Biblical Distinctives for Work', ed G Cooper, Choices at the Coalface, Sydney Diocesan Social Issues Discussion Statement on Work, 1991. 'Doing the Good News at Work', in I Robinson et al, ed, Everyday Faith, Lancer, Homebush West, 1991. 'A Leaner, Greener Work Ethic', in Proceedings of Work and the Environment Conference, Melbourne University, 1993. 'The Threefold Call,' in Robert Banks ed. Faith Goes to Work, Alban Institute, 1993. 'Work', in The Complete Book of Everyday Christianity, eds R Banks and P Stevens, IVP, 1998. 'You are What You are Called: Trinity, Self & Vocation', eds S Hale & S Bazzana, Towards a Theology of Youth Ministry, Aquila Press, Sydney, 1998. 'Work', A Hastings ed, Oxford Dictionary of Christian Thought, forthcoming. 'Karl Barth on Vocation in Postmodernity', in H Regan and G Thompson ed, Karl Barth and Postmodernity, Open Book & T&T Clark/Eerdmans, forthcoming. Articles Australian Christian Book Newsletter 'Integrity at Work' 1994. Baptist Theological College Correspondence Course 'Ethics', sections 1 and 2. Essentials - EFAC Australia Journal 'Prayer', 1983. 'The Gospel of Reconciliation,' 1993. 'Gambling - A Greedy God,' 1995. Focus - Brisbane Diocesan Newspaper 'Sexuality and Authority', Oct. 1998. Interchange 'Beyond the Impasse of Liberal Individualism in the Abortion Debate', No.48, 1991, pp. 51-64. 'Decision Making Processes in Relation to In Vitro Fertilisation' 1992. Journal of Christian Education 'Ecology as Doxology,' April, 1992. Melbourne Age 'Gambling May Define our City', 9/2/96, A15. Melbourne Anglican Regular articles for Viewpoint Column since 1995. 'Resolutionary Christianity' 'Death and the State' I & II. 'Abortion and Absolution' 'The Homosexual Question', April 1996. 'Port Arthur' 'Conductors on the Tram of Life' 'Singer's Sad Song' July 1999. Morph 'Unemployment' Edition 5, 1998. National Anglican Theologians Conference Papers 'Reconciling Theology and Economy: Anglican Social Ethics Traditions', July 1998. National Anglican Schools Conference Papers (General Synod) Keynote address: 'How Do You Post to Postmodernity?' May, 1999. On Being 'Re-creation and Recreation Pts. 1&2', March -April 1981. 'The Tyranny of Time', June, 1982. 'The Holly Hobbie Bible', August 1982. 'Sacred Sport', April 1983. 'I'm Dreaming of a White Hot Christmas', Dec-Jan. 1983. 'Doing the Doublethink', Sept.1984. 'Private Saints, Public Sinners',Oct. 1984. 'True Peace', Nov.1984. 'Too Much of a Good Thing', July, 1985. 'Homesick for Heaven', May, 1986. 'Theological Knifethrowers Beware', Sept.1986. 'When Only the Best Will Do: The Subtle Difference Between Christian Excellence and Secular Success.' Nov.1986. 'Finding Who We Really Are', Interview with Phyllis Trible, April, 1987. 'Wowsers Need Not Apply', Holy in an Unholy World. Sept.1987. 'Compassion in the Laboratory' - Interview with Malcolm Jeeves, April 1988. 'Tough Minded, Tender Hearted,' Review article of John Smith, 'Advance Australia Where?', May, 1989. 'Why in the Hell Work Anyway?', 1993. 'Cross Out Racism', March, 1997, 18-21. Ridley College Centre of Applied Christian Ethics Newsletter 'Peter Singer's Rethinking Life & Death', 1996.' 'Updated CACE Response to the Anti-Discrimination Board on Homosexual Adoption & Marriage' 1997. 'The Future of Work and Unemployment' 1998. Salt 'Leisurely Thoughts on a Protestant Play Ethic', Summer, 1986. Scripture Union Notes 'Notes on 1 Kings' Daily Bread, 1989? 'Gambling' Daily Notes, 1997. Southern Cross 'Wisdom Rules OK?', Oct, 1984. 'Technology: Boom, Gloom, For Whom?', April, 1986. 'Transport Technology', May, 1986. 'Principalities and Powers', 1987. 'Parish or Perish: The Church as a Community in the Community', July 1987. Cry Freedom review article, 1988. 'On Vocation: The Call to Community and Work', June, 1988. 'No Time for Games, Nowhere to Play', Feb.1989. 'Lovers of Discord: 20th Century Theological Controversies in England,' Review article, March, 1989. 'Life's a Beach': Christian v Worldly Hedonism, Dec.1989. 'Faces of Faith in Russia,' 1992. St. Mark's Review 'Jacques Ellul: A Tribute', 1994. 'A Job & A Life', Spring, 1998. Sydney Morning Herald with Susan Preece, 'The Grieving that Accompanies Ill Health of a First Born', Relations. Dec.19, 1988. Theology Today Review of P. Marshall, 'A Kind of Life Imposed on Man', 1998. Zadok Perspectives 'Land of the Free and the Unfree,' 1991. 'Lay Liberation', 1995. 'Holding Fast to our Profession,' Autumn, 1996. With Susan Preece, 'Volunteering is Real Work', Autumn, 1996. Review Article on 'Full Employment,' Autumn, 1996. The Judas Economy, March 1999. Zadok Papers 'Everyday Spirituality: Connecting Sunday & Monday', 1995. 'The Republic of God is a Great Outdoor Restaurant' S91, Summer 1998. Electronic Media Sermons on 2CH Radio, 1988-9. Interviewed on work by David Bosch, ABC Radio, 1998. Interviewed on Compass ABC TV Show on Consumerism, March, 1999. Interviewed on Philip Adams' Late Night Live ABC Radio on Religion & the Preamble, 1999. Hobbies and Interests Gordon enjoys sport, especially soccer (he follows Tottenham Hotspurs), swimming and the movies. These details taken from the Faculty Page at the Ridley College Web Site This page is maintained by Ian Packer.

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