Dr Francis Macnab AM, OM, PhD, DSc, DD, MA, FBPsS was the executive minister of St Michael's from February 1971 to December 2016.

In addition to his duties as a minister, Macnab was also the founder and previous executive director of The Cairnmillar Institute, a non-for-profit clinic for counselling available to the general public and a postgraduate school of psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.
Dr Macnab holds a Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of Aberdeen.
He has honorary doctorates from the University of Melbourne and RMIT in psychology and applied science.

Through Cairnmillar and St Michael's, Macnab developed a healthy ageing program called Successful Ageing, Growth and Enjoyment (S.A.G.E.) for people aged between 55-105.
He also recognised a need for The Big Tent Project, aimed at supporting kindergarten aged children suffering from mental health issues.

Mingary Counselling Service is another section of Dr Macnab's on going support for the public.
Under the leadership of the Director Dr Lynette Kramer, Mingary offers low cost counselling to the general public where counselled by interns of Cairnmillar completing placement hours.
Thus providing students with the appropriate training, but also the public with a sustainable, affordable counselling service.
Whilst the study of psychology and religion is not necessarily a new phenomenon, Dr Macnab is one of the only spiritual preachers in the city of Melbourne to accept and encourage people of vast backgrounds to join the congregation and discuss topics of self and living a fulfilled life.
Dr Macnab chooses to promote a spiritual awareness as opposed to enforcing religious views but also encourages people to accept them.
Dr Macnab is an internationally renowned public speaker, having spoken at several international conferences, he is the former president of the International Council of Psychologists, and a one-time research fellow at Aberdeen University.
He holds honorary doctorates from Aberdeen University and RMIT in psychology and Applied Science, and is also a registered psychologist and Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society.
In 1992 he was honoured as a member of the Order of Australia.
In 2016, he was also awarded Emeritus Professor status by The Cairnmillar Institute.
Dr Francis Macnab AM, OM, PhD, DSc, DD, MA, FBPsS was the executive minister of St Michael's from February 1971 to December 2016.
In addition to his duties as a minister, Macnab was also the founder and previous executive director of The Cairnmillar Institute, a non-for-profit clinic for counselling available to the general public and a postgraduate school of psychology, counselling and psychotherapy. Dr Macnab holds a Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of Aberdeen. He has honorary doctorates from the University of Melbourne and RMIT in psychology and applied science.
Through Cairnmillar and St Michael's, Macnab developed a healthy ageing program called Successful Ageing, Growth and Enjoyment (S.A.G.E.) for people aged between 55-105. He also recognised a need for The Big Tent Project, aimed at supporting kindergarten aged children suffering from mental health issues.
Mingary Counselling Service is another section of Dr Macnab's on going support for the public. Under the leadership of the Director Dr Lynette Kramer, Mingary offers low cost counselling to the general public where counselled by interns of Cairnmillar completing placement hours. Thus providing students with the appropriate training, but also the public with a sustainable, affordable counselling service. Whilst the study of psychology and religion is not necessarily a new phenomenon, Dr Macnab is one of the only spiritual preachers in the city of Melbourne to accept and encourage people of vast backgrounds to join the congregation and discuss topics of self and living a fulfilled life. Dr Macnab chooses to promote a spiritual awareness as opposed to enforcing religious views but also encourages people to accept them. Dr Macnab is an internationally renowned public speaker, having spoken at several international conferences, he is the former president of the International Council of Psychologists, and a one-time research fellow at Aberdeen University. He holds honorary doctorates from Aberdeen University and RMIT in psychology and Applied Science, and is also a registered psychologist and Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. In 1992 he was honoured as a member of the Order of Australia. In 2016, he was also awarded Emeritus Professor status by The Cairnmillar Institute.
St Michael's Uniting Church, Melbourne