Brad Billings
Anglican | |
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Spouse | Karen[1] |
Children | 5[1] |
Alma mater | Ridley College (undergraduate theology)[2] University of Melbourne (MA)[3] Australian College of Theology (Th.D.)[3] |
Bradly Scott Billings
Prior to being appointed bishop, Billings served in parish ministry for approximately 15 years in the Diocese of Melbourne, including serving as vicar at
Billings also has a significant interest in academia, and holds degrees in theology and ministry from Ridley College, a Master of Arts in Classics & Archaeology (on ancient Ephesus) from the University of Melbourne and a doctorate in theology from the Australian College of Theology on the Gospel of Luke.[3]
In April 2016, Billings was consecrated and appointed as an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Melbourne, with responsibility for theological education and clergy wellbeing across the diocese.[5]
In November 2016, Billings reported that he believed the election of United States President Donald Trump was a reaction to suspicions raised against the media.[6]
Billings is married to Karen and has five children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Ashby, Roland (2 May 2016). "'Feeding my sheep', saving the lost, key to a bishop's vocation". The Melbourne Anglican. Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Three Bishops". Ridley College. Ridley College. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Brad Billings". Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Freier, Philip (1 April 2016). "Two new bishops for Melbourne". Philip Freier: Anglican Primate of Australia. Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Freier, Philip (9 May 2016). "Billings consecrated bishop". Philip Freier: Anglican Primate of Australia. Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Bolt, Andrew (17 November 2016). "Bishop Billings: Trump is a revolt against smug media". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 18 January 2020.