Professional Interests
Spiritual and personal development
Christian spirituality
Understanding the Bible
Transformational processes
Walking with the person through transitions

Professional Affiliations
Member, Australian College of Educators (MACE)
Member, Tertiary Campus Ministry Association
Member, Spiritual Directors International

Personal Interests
Reading (history, detective novels, people in other cultures)
Watching documentaries about people in varying times and places
Exploring dimensions of Christian spirituality
Coffeeing
Jazz
Walking

Publications
Franks, AM & Meteyard, J 2007, 'Liminality: The Transforming Grace of In-Between Places’ The Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Vol 61, No 3.

Franks, AM 2004, 'Holding the Liminal Experience for Others: The Gift of Holy Listening' Journal of the Tertiary Campus Ministry Association, No 1.

Presentations
Franks, AM 2006, Resting in the Centre: Rather Than Bouncing Around the Circumference. Workshop presented at the 2006 Tertiary Campus Ministry Association National Conference, Trinity Conference Centre, Perth, 25 – 29 September, 2006.

Franks, AM & Meteyard, J 2005, Redeeming the Academic Mind Through a Spirituality of Descent. Paper presented at the Redeeming the Academic Mind Conference, Morling College, Sydney, 8-10 July, 2005.

Franks, AM 2004, Holding the Liminal Experience for Others: The Gift of Holy Listening. Paper presented at the 2004 International Campus Ministry Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane, 1 - 7 July, 2004.

Franks, AM & Meteyard, J September 2003, Liminality: The Transforming Grace of Inbetween Places. Paper presented at Contemporary Issues in Ministry Conference, Brisbane 10 - 11 September, 2003.

Franks, AM 1998, Keys to Successful Mentoring of Student Teachers, Seminar Presentation at the Biennial Christian Schools Association of Queensland Conference, Brisbane, July, 1998.

Franks, AM 1998, Raising the Level of Competency and Accountability, Guest presentation to the Queensland Assemblies of God State Women's Conference, Caloundra, Queensland.

Franks, AM 1996, Mentoring Interns, Seminar Presentation at the Biennial Christian Schools Association of Queensland Conference, Brisbane.

Franks, AM 1995, Fourth Year Pre-service Internships: A Step Towards Purposeful Partnerships in Teacher Education, Paper presented at the 2nd National Cross Faculty Practicum Conference, Gold Coast.