Contributors

Bishop Ric Thorpe

Rt Revd Ric Thorpe

Bishop of Islington

The role of Bishop of Islington – a revived post that had been vacant since 1923 – is to support London’s Church growth strategy. As such, Bishop Ric is free from territorial responsibilities and focuses on supporting newly established worshipping communities both within London and at a national level, serving as a resource for the whole Church of England. more...
Revd Canon Dr Roger Matthews

Revd Canon Dr Roger Matthews

Dean of Mission and Ministry Diocese of Chelmsford

Following two parish posts he was appointed Diocesan Mission Officer in 1996, Director for Mission and Ministry in 2001 and became Dean of Mission and Ministry in 2012. He is a member of the Bishop’s Senior Staff team and carries particular responsibility for ministry strategy. He is a member of the Church of England’s Continuing Ministerial Development Panel. Leadership development has been a major focus of Roger’s work. more...
Ali Burnett

Emma Buchan

Emma Buchan is the Archbishops’ Evangelism Task Group Project leader. The Task Group was set up at the instigation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York to enable culture change in the Church of England around Evangelism and Witness.more...
Ali Burnett

Ali Burnett

Making Waves...

Ali Burnett is a radio broadcaster and enthusiast for Christians in the media. She has broad experience in communications and is keen to help churches communicate better with the wider world.more...
Peter Hancock

Rt Revd Peter Hancock

Bishop of Bath and Wells

Bishop Peter’s love of the countryside translates into a strong interest in rural and environmental issues. This, alongside encouraging children and young people, and supporting the homeless and most vulnerable in society, forms what Bishop Peter describes as the “three threads” of his ministry. Bishop Peter will be our conference bishop this year.more...
John Spence

John Spence

Dean of Mission and Ministry Diocese of Chelmsford

John Spence is Finance Chair of the Archbishops’ Council and well known for his co-ordinating role on the Renewal and Reform agenda. He has previously been Chair of Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance and a Church Commissioner. more...