The management of Dayspring's activities rests with its governing body - called The Dayspring Guiding Committee. Elected annually at its AGM, these people hold the governance of Dayspring as their primary responsibility.
CHAIRPERSON - Mrs Jenelle Pike
Jenelle has been a part of the Dayspring Community for many years holding various roles in admin, events, and the guiding committee. Jenelle appreciates the rhythms, spaciousness, and creativity that come from choosing a contemplative path. Having a previous background of study in cultural heritage and politics, Jenelle has recently enjoyed the challenge of the post-graduate work of Dayspring's spiritual direction training - and was awarded a Master in Spiritual Direction Degree from the University of Divinity early in 2024. Jenelle and her husband Chris also have the privilege of spending time with their three children, who constantly remind them how to live a life full of wonder.
SECRETARY - Dr Deborah Robertson
Deborah graduated from the Dayspring Grad Dip Spiritual Direction course in 2018 and has been a member of the DayspringSW committee for most of the time since. Deborah was involved in faith education for many years as a teacher and lecturer and is currently involved in offering spiritual formation through Dayspring and the Spirituality Hub in the Bunbury area. She is looking forward to contributing to the further development of the spirituality community in Western Australia. We appreciate her contribution to the Guiding Committee in this new role.
TREASURER - Mr John Clapton AIMM, MICDA
John has been associated with Dayspring since its inception and as he approached his retirement from Anglican Church ministry made himself available to Dayspring as Treasurer of the Guiding Committee. John Graduated from the Dayspring Coursework Program in 2012. John's main role in Dayspring apart from this reporting function, is as an occasional workshop presenter and as a Spiritual Director and Professional Supervisor. John was a school teacher before training for church ministry and has graduate qualifications in Social Science, Management, Spiritual Direction and Professional Supervision. In addition to periods of parish work, John has worked as a middle manager in a number of settings including aged care, chaplaincy and the welfare sector.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr Dennis Ryle
Dennis is back on the Guiding Committee for the second time. He was part of the gestation of Dayspring when Brian and Patricia Stitt were leading the "Spirituality for Ministry" course at Wollaston. He assisted in the development and presentation of Dayspring Courses and was part of the inaugural Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction while he was Chairperson of the Guiding Committee. His main involvement now is as a Spiritual Director and occasional Workshop and Course Presenter. He has a particular interest in exploring the use of the Enneagram as a tool for personal discernment. Dennis graciously chaired our Guiding Committee for a couple of years, and we thank him for continuing on the Guiding Committee.
Dennis is back on the Guiding Committee for the second time. He was part of the gestation of Dayspring when Brian and Patricia Stitt were leading the "Spirituality for Ministry" course at Wollaston. He assisted in the development and presentation of Dayspring Courses and was part of the inaugural Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction while he was Chairperson of the Guiding Committee. His main involvement now is as a Spiritual Director and occasional Workshop and Course Presenter. He has a particular interest in exploring the use of the Enneagram as a tool for personal discernment. Dennis graciously chaired our Guiding Committee for a couple of years, and we thank him for continuing on the Guiding Committee.
Mrs Glenis Holliday
A graduate of Perth Bible College, Glenis spent 7 years in Kalimantan Indonesia in a church planting mission. After returning to Australia, she supported her husband in his role as a Churches of Christ pastor for some years as well has being mother to 4 children. After moving to Perth in 1989, she began work as a secondary teacher with Carey Baptist College for 18 years. Glenis has been associated with Dayspring since its inception. She graduated from the Dayspring Graduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in 2018. Since retiring from teaching Glenis enjoys more involvement with her 15 delightful grandchildren.
A graduate of Perth Bible College, Glenis spent 7 years in Kalimantan Indonesia in a church planting mission. After returning to Australia, she supported her husband in his role as a Churches of Christ pastor for some years as well has being mother to 4 children. After moving to Perth in 1989, she began work as a secondary teacher with Carey Baptist College for 18 years. Glenis has been associated with Dayspring since its inception. She graduated from the Dayspring Graduate Diploma of Spiritual Direction in 2018. Since retiring from teaching Glenis enjoys more involvement with her 15 delightful grandchildren.
Dr Brian Holliday - Anam Cara to the Guiding Committee
Brian is a spiritual director and librarian for the Dayspring Community. He also teaches and supervises in Dayspring’s spiritual direction training course. Previously, he held various ministry positions in Australia and overseas. His post-graduate work was in cultural and literary critical studies, but for many years now his main interest has been with Dayspring and its contemplative approach to life and faith. Brian and Glenis have four wonderful kids, and many delightful grandchildren.
Brian is a spiritual director and librarian for the Dayspring Community. He also teaches and supervises in Dayspring’s spiritual direction training course. Previously, he held various ministry positions in Australia and overseas. His post-graduate work was in cultural and literary critical studies, but for many years now his main interest has been with Dayspring and its contemplative approach to life and faith. Brian and Glenis have four wonderful kids, and many delightful grandchildren.
Mrs Jenelle Pike - Coursework Co-ordinator
Jenelle has been on the staff of the program for several years, having gained a Masters in Spiritual Direction through Dayspring. The Rev'd Dr Cathie Lambert, who has been our Program Director for 4 years, was awarded a teaching Position with the Uniting College of Leadership & Theology, a School of the University of Divinity. From this position Cathie will continue to be involved in our Coursework programs.
Jenelle has been on the staff of the program for several years, having gained a Masters in Spiritual Direction through Dayspring. The Rev'd Dr Cathie Lambert, who has been our Program Director for 4 years, was awarded a teaching Position with the Uniting College of Leadership & Theology, a School of the University of Divinity. From this position Cathie will continue to be involved in our Coursework programs.
Dayspring acknowledges the role of the Noongar People as the traditional custodians of the land on which Dayspring Events are held. Dayspring recognizes their unbroken continuing connection to land, water and community, their efforts to preserve and strengthen their culture and language and pays respects to elders past present and emerging who share in this work.
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