The Synod of Queensland or Queensland Synod is the entity of the Uniting Church in Australia covering most of the state of Queensland in Australia. It is one of six geographically-based Synods of the church. The leader of the Synod is the moderator elected to the position for a period of three years. The moderator has been Rev David Baker since 2014, and his term was extended in 2016 to run until 2020.
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The Uniting Church has a series of inter-related councils, which do not strictly represent a hierarchy. The National Assembly is responsible for issues of doctrine. Each state has a Synod which is responsible for property. Presbyteries are responsible for the selection, training and oversight of ministers.
Presbyteries
A synod may relate to a number of Presbyteries within its bounds. The Synod of Queensland has eight presbyteries.
Education
Trinity College Queensland provides theological education for ministers and lay people. Degree courses are accredited by Charles Sturt University.
Raymont Lodge is a residential college for tertiary students. It serves students at the major univerities in Brisbane, and is colocated with Trinity College Queensland. Grace College is at the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland, and caters only for women.