Speaker: Chris Field (media and ministry professional)
Chris Field is a media and ministry professional, plus a family man.
He and wife Susan are coming up to 50 years married (2023) and have 28 grandchildren with more to come. They travel internationally (when lockdowns allow), speaking on family and practical life issues in USA, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the Pacific.
Having worked in radio and television, sales, manufacturing, video production, medical ethics and ministry and having his own adventures in the courts, Chris is regularly called on to assist people with personal, family, police and legal matters.
His talent is for explaining things in a clear and practical way, helping people move forward. His faith informs everything he does, and his life experience gives Chris a focus on what actually works.
Chris mixes his time with public speaking, taking crisis calls, making videos, consulting, public events and taking time out for walks, coffee and spotting bird varieties.
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Speaker: Phil Simpson (Criminal Barrister)
Phil Simpson is a criminal Barrister. He has been a member of the Victorian Bar for over 20 years. Over his career, he has appeared for thousands of people charged with criminal offences.
Phil has, for many years, maintained a parallel career as he worked as a Primary School Chaplain within his local community. Over a period of 13 years, Phil immersed himself in the local Primary School where he supported staff, students and their families. Phil now splits his time between his Court appearance work and his role as a volunteer at The Shed Door.
The Shed Door is a registered charity that operates in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Phil and a few close friends founded The Shed Door in response to the needs of individuals (particularly men) within the local community.
The Shed Door operates from a factory space in an Industrial estate in Mitcham. The factory space is the home for a variety of programs focused on the well-being of youth and young adults as well as men and their families. Phil is married with four children and loves going on adventures with his family.
They travel as a family to participate in Mission work in The Philippines. This has become an annual event for Phil and his family. They often take other family groups as well as youth and young adults when they travel to The Philippines. Phil has a passion for cars and bikes and enjoys tinkering with some of his automotive projects.
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And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
=========================================================================================== Time: 7.30 pm Refreshments FIRST, then the Discussion/Sharing/Message – will follow)
And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!
Speaker: Bruce Challenor
Bruce Challoner has extensive background, knowledge and expertise in understanding people and knowing what makes them tick, with a national and international profile as a seminar speaker.
Bruce helps people understand one another. His counselling, over forty years, has specialised in marriage and family issues, as well as stress, grief and trauma.
He served twenty years in the Royal Australian Navy (1965-1985), completing active service in Borneo and Vietnam. He transferred to the Fleet Air Arm in 1970 as aircrew and flew in helicopters in Anti-Submarine warfare and Search and Rescue. He left the Navy in 1985 to complete counselling training in USA.
Before becoming a consultant to businesses, Bruce was director of two counselling centres, then National Manager of Education and Training at Focus on the Family Australia.
Bruce wrote many new seminar programs, and developed training packages for business and community services, including Basic Counselling Skills; How To Lead a Group; Understanding Personality; Grief Management; Handling Stress and Beating Depression.
He was a communications consultant for companies around Australia on a range of personal management issues, such as Change Management, Team Building, Customer Relationships, Mediation, Critical Incident Support, Emotional Intelligence and Personnel Communication Strategies for both management and their staff.
Bruce has two children, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Note: Sadly, Bruce’s wife Margaret, of 52 years marriage, passed away on 28/01/2023. On behalf our men, our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce and his family.
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And don’t forget the Our Popular Segments….
1) “Better to get it off your chest – Before you NICK-off tonight” 2) “If ya CAN, bring a CAN” (A can of food that is. This goes towards helping others)
Thanks, fella’s….. we’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Donations to help the group: Any amount is helpful! Account Name: Men’s Support Mission: Commonwealth Bank. BSB No: 06 3765 Account No: 1078 6889
Please add your name when you deposit so we can say thanks!