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Rev Dr Daryl Potts

Lecturer in Ministry
  • Biography

    Daryl J Potts\ is a lecturer in pastoral ministry. Daryl\'s particular area of expertise is in pastoral praxis and managing the spill-over of ministry work and responsibilities into the relational areas of the minister\'s marriage and family.\ Daryl's Doctoral Thesis investigated the impact that being involved in ministry has upon the family life of the minister. Daryl lectures in ministry based courses such as Church and Society, Foundations of Pastoral Ministry, Pastoral Administration and Management, Communicating the Christian Faith, Preaching, Healing Ministry and Pentecostal Practices for Ministry.

    Prior to joining us at Alphacrucis College Daryl\ was involved in pastoral ministry for over thirty years, starting out as a Youth Pastor upon his graduation from Bible College, and then being involved in pioneer, mid-size, large and mega churches in Associate and Senior pastoral roles in churches across Australia.\ He has served the AOG/ACC in various roles such as Youth Alive, District and Regional Leadership, State Executive membership and was Vice President on the State Executive in South Australia until he relocated to take up his role at Alphacrucis. He brings the wealth of these experiences as a pastor and leader to the ministry stream of our college.

    Daryl is a member of the Ecotheology and Sustainable Development and Pastoral Theology and Ministry research cluster.

    Qualifications

    Doctor of Philosophy (Alphacrucis College)
    Dissertation Title The Triple "A" Theory of Ministry Function and Family Fulfilment 2018

    Master of Arts (Leadership) (Sydney College of Divinity) 2008

    DipMin (Ministry) (Commonwealth Bible College) 1984

  • Research Interests

    Current Research

    Perceptions of Adult Pastor's Children regarding their Experiences of being a Pastor's Child


    Research Interests

    The Impact that being involved in ministry has upon family life.

    Keys to managing the occupational demands of ministry life in a positive and productive manner.

    How to activate true Pentecostal Ministry and Leadership in the 21st Century Church.

  • Research Publications

    Books

    • 2020
      • Potts, D. J.(2020). As for Me and My House: Keys to a Flourishing Family and Fulfilled Ministry. Wipf & Stock.

    Journal Articles

    • 2023
      • Daryl J Potts (2023). Eco-theology and Pentecostal Pastor’s Families: Could an Intentional Focus on Eco-theology Strengthen Pentecostal Pastor’s Families?. Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity, Volume 43, 2023 - Issue2. | External link
    • 2021
      • Potts, D. J.(2021). Suffering in Silence: Examining the Silent Suffering of Christian Clergy Wives, A call to acknowledge their voice and value. Journal of Pastoral Care and Counselling, 75(1) 51–59. | External link
      • Potts, D. J.(2021). Investigating Theoretical Frameworks for Researching the Ministry/Family Journey – A Literature Review. Family Process, .
    • 2020
      • Potts, D. J.(2020). The Triple ‘A’ Formula for Flourishing Ministry Families: An analysis of the ministry/family journey of credentialed ministers and their spouses within the Australian Christian Churches. Pastoral Psychology, 69(2) 149 - 167. | External link | AC Link