Congratulations to AAMS President, Helen Stewart. Read more about Helen here.
Scroll down to read Helen’s word of welcome below.
AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION FOR MISSION STUDIES
For
- scholars
- trainers
- practitioners
- students
- anybody
interested in Mission Studies
Welcome to the homepage of AAMS! You’ve probably found us because you’re interested in mission studies, perhaps our journal or one of our publications, or possibly you’re also interested in joining as a member.
Whatever the reason, we’re glad you’re here and we hope you find what you were looking for. If you think we can help with your query and you can’t find the answer in these pages, feel free to contact our Secretary in the first instance.
WHAT WE DO
A word of welcome from our President, Helen Stewart
On behalf of the Australian Association for Mission Studies (AAMS), I warmly welcome you to our website. We bring together Christians of diverse traditions who share an interest in the study of Christian mission. Our work promotes scholarly research, encourages networking, and supports engagement with culture and theology through publications and conferences.
In October 2025, AAMS and Society of the Divine Word (SVD) co-hosted a two-day conference — Missio Dei: An Ecumenical Conversation — at St Pascal’s Chapel and Yarra Theological Union, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the SVD. Esteemed speakers included Antonio Pernia SVD, Glen O’Brien, Vicky Balabanski, and Susan Pascoe, who reflected on Missio Dei and ecumenical cooperation in contemporary mission.
In 2026, AAMS will celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since its formation. We will honour our founders — Rev Dr Cyril Hally, Dr Larry Nemer SVD, and Rev Dr Ross Langmead — and recognise many others who have contributed to the growth of AAMS and the Australian Journal of Mission Studies (AJMS). Our gratitude extends to past and current editors, including Ross Mackinnon, Dr Peter Woodruff, Associate Professor Graham Hill, and current editor Associate Professor Michael Kelly.
We also warmly welcome Rev Chris Ponniah from Christchurch, New Zealand, as our new Vice President. His ministry among multicultural and multi-faith communities enriches our shared understanding of mission in diverse contexts.
We invite you to explore our website, access AJMS editions, and participate in upcoming state and national events. Together, we continue to affirm that we are all one in Christ.
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