John Mallison

John Mallison OAM[1] (15 May 1929 – 29 March 2012[2][3]) was an Australian Christian pastor, mentor, author and teacher who taught in 29 countries.

[2] For 23 years, he directed John Mallison Ministries, equipping Christian leadership.

[2] He played a major role in maximising the impact of Christian small groups.

He was the original Director of Mentoring for the Australian Arrow Leadership Program.

In 2003 he was awarded a Medal[1] of the Order of Australia for his social work which included the founding of the Port Kembla Nursing Service in 1960 and the original Newcastle Youth Service in 1965, as well as his innovative church work.