Prof. Neil Pembroke obtained a Bachelor of Engineering from the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education, a Bachelor of Theology from Brisbane College of Theology, a BA (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. He serves as an Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Trinity College Queensland and the Australian University of Theology and as an Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, at the University of Queensland. His research interests include pastoral care in worship and preaching; philosophy and theology in dialogue on issues in pastoral counseling; theology and healthcare; and processes for developing personal and spiritual maturity.