Catherine Elkington
Catherine Elkington, Spiritual Director and Supervisor
Region: VIC
About Catherine
I am passionate about coming alongside people on their journey of understanding themselves, their connection with (their understanding of) the Divine, and how they live that out in the world.
Cathy Elkington is a child of God! She is passionate about coming alongside leaders on their journey of understanding themselves, their connection with (their understanding of) the Divine, and how they live that out in the world. She is a child of missionary Pastors, born in Zambia and starting school in the Philippines.
After completing her graduate year of a Bachelor of Nursing, she and her husband entered The Salvation Army Bible Training College. They have served as senior pastors of five congregations in Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand. Cathy then worked for five years in Spiritual Life Development, running retreats, and held roles at the Bible Training College in Mission and Ministry and Personal and Spiritual Formation. She then committed 4 years to practising Spiritual Direction, Professional Pastoral Supervision, Ministry Coaching, and running retreats. In March 2025, she became the Director of the WellSpring Centre, an ecumenical spirituality community.
Cathy holds a Master of Spirituality, incorporating Graduate Diplomas in Professional Supervision and Spiritual Direction. She has taught Spiritual Formation at the University of Divinity and Professional Supervision at the Australian Catholic University. Cathy is passionate about pastoral leaders' healthy comprehension of the interplay between their personal, missional calling, and vocational identities and their interaction with their understanding of the Divine. Her extensive experience in these roles brings a wealth of knowledge and insight.
