EMPOWERING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Synodal: from the Greek syn-odus, "to walk together"

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we minister and all who have contributed to our story.

What We Offer

Planning for Mission

Development of sustainable vision, mission and goals with stakeholder engagement.

Leadership Support

Accompanying and developing leadership teams and offering best practices.

Community Engagement

Ensuring community investment in vision, mission and goal setting.

Project Management

Offering leadership and management of consultation, conference, or other projects.

Ministry Training

Offering discernment, ministry development and strong support structures.

Discipleship Formation

Providing formation and identifying gifts in missionary discipleship.

Synodal Consulting is delighted to offer our companion guide for Advent & Christmas Season 2023/4.

This affordable resource is suitable for personal use, group use or small gift.

About Us

Synodal Consulting believes in the art of accompaniment, journeying together, listening and discerning with you and your community, and offering best models to strengthen your community in its mission. 

We recognise there are no quick fixes in community development. Our support includes: planning for mission, leadership support, community engagement, project management, ministry training, and discipleship formation.

Our team provides experienced support, assisting you to grow your community in faith, mission, size, outreach and impact. 

Our commitment is not only to community growth, but also to personal growth, engaging in honest and prayerful discernment in all our interactions.

Meet Our Team

Lisa Bright

Lisa is passionate about connecting and accompanying people to live life to the full. She has over 20 years’ experience in the Catholic Church and not-for-profit sector linking her values and employment. She is experienced in working in and owning small businesses. Lisa is skilled in project management and facilitation and enjoys great conversation, reading and is enthusiastic about life-long learning. Read more.

Richard McMahon

Richard is an accomplished leader in the Catholic Church and journeys with communities in envisioning, engaging and empowering approaches. He offers over 25 years’ experience from Catholic Church, not-for-profit and corporate sectors and is a passionate advocate for community engagement. Richard is skilled in planning for mission, facilitation and change management and enjoys reading, bushwalks and cooperative board games. Read more.

Testimonials

Contact Us

We look forward to connecting with you to consider how we might accompany you on your journey.

Please contact us on info@synodalconsulting.com with your enquiry, or to arrange a complimentary, initial 60-minute consultation.