ADM Members
Who are ADM members?
Our members are confessing, evangelical Christians and active members of the Anglican Church of Australia. They come from a range of backgrounds, and include church workers, community workers, those in business, students, and carers.
To be eligible to become a member of ADM, a person must:
be proposed and seconded by an existing member;
sign a declaration of faith; and
consent in writing to become a Member of the Company
What do ADM members do?
ADM members help to safeguard the mission, vision and values of ADM, by playing an active role in in the decision-making processes and good governance of the company.
ADM members have numerous rights and responsibilities, which include the following:
To be informed about the running of ADM – including receiving reports about ADM’s finances, assets, activities, and what the results of those activities are
To be provided with adequate opportunities to raise concerns or ask questions about how ADM is run
Attend ADM’s Annual General Meeting and vote on resolutions – such as electing or removing a director, or changing the Constitution
Participate in ADM Members’ Forums – held throughout the year
Propose resolutions to be tabled at a members’ meeting
Access the minutes of members’ meetings and resolutions of members
Members are obliged to comply with the terms of the ADM Constitution.
New & Renewing Member’s Application
Under our Constitution, Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM) is a member-based organisation where members actively support our Constitutional objects, and our vision, mission and values.
To be eligible for membership of ADM you need to meet the following criteria:
be a communicant member of the Anglican Church of Australia;
subscribe to the Declaration of Faith;
be nominated by 2 existing Members (you can elect to be nominated by the board in their capacity as company members);
consent in writing to become a Member; and
agree to be bound by this Constitution.
Forms
Nomination for Membership Form - to be returned to hello@deaconessministries.org.au within two weeks of the membership application (or any other submission date provided by ADM)
Reference Documents
More information
If you would more information about ADM membership, please contact us on 1300 896 530 or email us.
