Bradly Scott Billings is an Australian

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in the

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. Billings holds degrees in theology and ministry from

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, a Master of Arts in Classics & Archaeology (on ancient Ephesus) from the

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and a doctorate in theology from the

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on the Gospel of Luke. After being ordained, he worked in parishes for approximately 15 years in the Diocese of Melbourne, including serving as vicar at

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, and was

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of Stonnington and

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for five years. In April 2016, he was consecrated and appointed as

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in the role of Bishop for Theological Education and Wellbeing, with responsibility for clergy across the Diocese of Melbourne. Billings is married to Karen and has five children.

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