Ian Kerr

Recognised Supervisor

After studying to become a Physicist Ian became a Christian and commenced ministry in 1979 after further study. His first appointment was with Scripture Union in central Queensland before becoming the Director of Scripture Union (ACT). He commenced pastoral ministry in Canberra and continued in Queensland, resigning as Senior Pastor of North Pine Baptist after suffering a stroke.  Ian was the Field Education Director for Malyon College for 12 months and a guest lecturer for several years.

In 2004 Ian became the founding Director of Alongside Ministries and has provided mentoring, crisis care and supervision for pastors and chaplains since then. Through Alongside Ministries he also conducts pastoral/staff reviews for churches and Christian organizations. He is an ordained Baptist pastor, married to Margaret with four adult children and a growing number of grandchildren. 

Ian’s passion is to help pastors and Christian workers to maintain healthy relationships with God, family and all they work with, so their ministry may be fulfilling, fruitful and enduring. His office is located in Burpengary on the northern outskirts of Brisbane. He routinely offer mentoring and supervision via Zoom but is keen to meet personally where possible. 

Ian is located in Burpengary Queensland, and offers supervision in person, or via Zoom.

Phone: 0438 153 770

Email: iankerr@alongsideministries.com.au