5 minutes with Karina ...

Tell us a little about you Lecturer in Missional Studies in Morling College. Hoping to plant a church in the city soon. Mentor, Preacher at churches and events, Passionate about topics around gender, sexuality, missional theology. Love to write and blog. Love my two gorgeous and intelligent nieces.

What's your favourite bible passage & why? 1 Cor 3:18. Love the transforming work of the Spirit “Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.”

How do you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus? Talking with him all the time. My iphone also helps which beeps at certain times of the day to remind me to pray.

What would you like the next generation of Christian women to know? That God is for them, that they are gifted for the work of the kingdom and that their voices need to be heard.

What's one thing that you love about your local church? The relationships

What did you learn about God at a time in your life you found hard? God is God and I am not.

What are you passionate about? The Church. Developing reflective practitioners.

What do you enjoy doing when you rest? Reading, listening to music or playing with my nieces.