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Colin Bennett Vice-Principal (Development) and Director of Training for the Community and Family Studies Course Colin became a Christian whilst training as a Youth and Community Worker at Westhill College in Birmingham. Following his training, he worked in Birmingham and Sheffield on a variety of high-profile innercity youth and community work projects.He is a regular writer and speaks on family, youth and community issues.When he is not busy with College life, he enjoys various sports and, along with his whole family, is a keen football supporter.
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Yvonne Bennett Learning Support Co-ordinator Yvonne is part of the Learning Support Team here at Moorlands. She became a Christian whilst at college in her home town of Birmingham where she studied Religious and Theological Studies and gained a teaching degree. Her teaching experience has been mainly in supporting adults and children in the area of literacy and her qualifications include the assessment of dyslexia and the teaching of those with dyslexia. Yvonne also has particular interest in the development of Study Skills.
Yvonne is married to Colin who is also on the staff team at Moorlands and they have three adult children. In her leisure time she enjoys countryside and beach walking, reading, and Zumba classes. |
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Steve Brady College Principal Steve is Principal and involved in lecturing, specialising and thoroughly enjoying teaching New Testament and Greek. He was converted in his teens and went on to work in Local Government. Prior to college life, he has served pastorates in Buckinghamshire, Leicester, East London and Bournemouth.
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Published Books: King of Heaven Lord of Earth Colossians Authentic; 2008, 'The Apostles' Creed', a ten part study by Steve and suitable for small groups, has just been released (for details, go to www.nationwidechristiantrust.com ) |
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Mandy Catto Tutor Mandy has an MA in English Literature and Language from Aberdeen University as well as a PostGraduate Certificate in Teaching. She taught in primary schools in Scotland as well as training and writing for Scripture Union. She is passionate about evangelism and is the national director of Activate Your Life. She enjoys mentoring students in her role as adjunct tutor and tutor to placement based level three students.
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Stephen Catto Lecturer in Biblical and Theological Studies Stephen teaches in the areas of New Testament and Church History. In New Testament he covers the Gospels and Romans for first-year students, and 1 Peter with the second years. Again with first years, he gives a whistle-stop tour of church history, before pausing longer in the time of the Reformation, with our third-year students.
Stephen became a Christian as a child, but only really got serious about faith in his late teens. He started working-life as a farmer before branching out into other areas of business. He studied for a year in America at Biola University before completing a BD and a PhD at the University of Aberdeen. Married to Mandy, he has two boys and a girl. He loves sport, particularly running, tennis and cricket, as well as gardening.
Articles in Magazines, Books or Professional Journals: “Does proseuchas poieisthai in Josephus’ Antiquities of the Jews 14.257-8, Mean ‘Build Places of Prayer’?” Journal for the Study of Judaism 35 (2004), 159-68. “A Critical Analysis of the Present State of Synagogue Research and its Implications for the Study of Luke-Acts.” Tyndale Bulletin 57.2 (2007), 313-15. 'Zechariah's Prayer', Christianity, Dec 2009, 52-3, "'Synagogues' in the New Testament Period", Jan 2010. Bibleinterp.com Published Books: Reconstructing the First-Century Synagogue: A Critical Analysis of Current Research, (LNTS, 363; London: T&T Clark, 2007).
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Ian Coffey Vice-Principal (Strategy), MA Course Leaser and Director of Leadership Training Ian is a Baptist minister who has led churches in suburban, city-centre and international contexts. He has also served as Director with the Saltmine Trust and the Evangelical Alliance. He was a member of the leadership team of Spring Harvest for nine years and continues that involvement as chair of the Board of Spring Harvest Holidays.
Ian has a strong interest in writing and has published fourteen books and acts as a consultant to Inter-Varsity Press. His Master of Theology degree was awarded for his thesis on how churches grow. Ian is married to Ruth and they have four adult sons. The Coffeys regularly speak at conferences and church events in the UK and abroad. Articles in Magazines,
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Ruth Coffey Foundation Course Leader Ruth is a qualified nurse and has spent a significant period working in the National Health Service at a senior level. She has been married to Ian for almost forty years and they have four adult sons and two granddaughters.
Throughout their marriage Ruth has actively supported Ian and has been involved in various roles in the different churches they have served. During their period of leading an International Church in Geneva, Ruth acted as Pastoral Co-ordinator for a congregation with up to 60 nationalities. During this time she developed a pastoral team and established a care plan.
On their return to the UK in 2008, Ruth commenced her MA studies in Applied Theology. Her research topic for the final dissertation was on the pastoral implications of assisted dying. This arose directly from her leadership experience in continental Europe. Ruth leads the Foundation Course at Moorlands, teaches on Pastoral Care and has an active role as a personal tutor.
She and Ian have an active joint ministry in many parts of the world. To relax Ruth enjoys gardening, entertaining, walking and going to the gym. But best of all she enjoys being a grandma! |
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Andy du Feu Director of Training for Family, Youth and Community Work Andy grew up in Rugby, until at 17 he spent three years working with urban young people in Camden, NJ, USA. He returned to the UK and to Moorlands to study for the BA with NYA validation. Having spent time as a Local Authority detached worker and as youth worker at a church in Bournemouth, Andy and his wife Vanessa moved to take up a pastorate in Chinnor, Oxfordshire. This presented new challenges for Andy while he grew a vibrant church and birthed a thriving youth ministry. During this time Andy returned to Moorlands for his MA in Applied Theology (Christian Leadership). |
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Lindsay Ferguson Lecturer in Applied Theology Lindsay teaches in the areas of Christian Communication and Evangelism.
Lindsay grew up in Scotland and became a Christian in her teens, greatly benefitting from the ministries of both UCCF and Navigators whilst at University. She has a background in Geology completing her BSc (Hons) in Applied Geology at the University of Strathclyde and PhD at the University of Glasgow. She worked in academia in Liverpool before moving to Perth, Western Australia to work as a consultant for the gold mining industry. She then studied for her BMin at Perth Bible College in Australia. After graduating she worked at Perth Bible College as a Dean of Students and as a lecturer, whilst keeping up her geological consulting on an occasional basis.
Lindsay has a passion for community outreach and worked for many years in an evangelistic outreach to backpackers in Perth. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, hill walking, most sports, good films and good food!
Articles in Magazines, Books or Professional Journals: Science and Religion, 'Christophany' 12, 01.04.2002 Are we hiding Christ in our Christian Bookstores? 'Alive', Jan 2008 |
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Ian Kirby Vice-Principal (Academic), Director of Cross Cultural Training, Assistant Director of Studies and MA Course Leader Ian was converted as an 11-year-old at a Christian rock concert. After school he did a gap year with Operation Mobilization in Ireland, and during that time he felt a call to serve God in the Muslim world. To qualify him to gain entry into countries not sympathetic to Christian faith but needing his skills, he studied computer science, eventually gaining a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. After his initial theological training, he spent ten years in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. He was involved in many things apart from teaching computing, including leading a rapidly growing church congregation, working as a teacher and Dean of Students at the United Theological Seminary, and lecturing on Islam and Christianity (to Muslims) in a secular university. He also completed a research masters degree in theology, looking at the impact of cultural values on how we do church.
Ian is married to Fay and they have three children. He spends his evenings encouraging the completion of homework or playing music (he is rumoured to be teaching himself to play the piano badly). He and his wife enjoy running in the New Forest. His academic interests include Islam, contextualization and mentoring.
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Sandra Lewis Learning Support Sandra was educated at Burlington Grammar School before attending Maria Grey Training College where she studied Biology and Education. She obtained a Teaching Certificate (Infant & Juniors) and taught in a variety of schools, both full and part-time.
She taught all ages, from 3-11 years and particularly enjoyed working with children with Special Needs. When at home with her family she helped in local schools with Reading Support and general classroom tasks. She obtained her Threshold Standards Award before leaving teaching.
She then studied for 3 years at Moorlands College, taking many of the degree modules and gained the Moorlands Certificate. Her huband, Edward, also studied at this time and is now employed here. They have a grown up son living in London. Her hobbies include gardening, walking, swimming, reading, visiting historical houses and travel. |
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Alistair McKitterick
Lecturer in Biblical and Theological Studies Alistair teaches in the areas of biblical interpretation (hermeneutics), the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, the book of Revelation, systematic theology, introductory Hebrew, Old Testament theology, Christian spirituality, and issues in Applied Theology. He is also responsible for the first-year double module of Effective Christian Communication and Service.
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David McLellen Business Manager
David manages a team of skilled and talented people who keep the College running, covering finances, personnel, I.T. health and safety, catering and looking after the college premises and our beautiful 14 acre site. He became a Christian in his late teens in Glasgow. David worked in the steel and oil industries before serving in Nepal for six years with United Mission to Nepal. Immediately prior to joining Moorlands in 2011, he worked with BMS World Mission, and has qualifications in maths, finance and business management. David has a passion for cycling and playing badminton. He is married to Catherine and they have two adult daughters. |
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Chris Sinkinson Lecturer in Old Testament and Apologetics Chris became a Christian when he was a teenager. He has a BA in English and Philosophy, an MA in Biblical Studies and a PhD in Theology from Bristol University. He has been involved in Christian ministry with UCCF in Bath and Moordown Baptist Church in Bournemouth. Chris once had a job as an archaeologist and has a leather jacket like the one Indiana Jones wore! Chris regularly writes a monthly apologetics column for Evangelicals Now. To relax, he plays with his two young sons and enjoys jogging.
Published Books: Confident Christianity, IVP: January 2012. |
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Tony Thomson Librarian, Director of Learning Support and Disability Advisor Tony came to faith in his twenties. He has a BA in History of Ideas and Religious Studies from Middlesex University which was followed up by an MA in Library and Information Studies at Loughborough University. Tony and his wife, Angela, completed a CDTS (Discipleship Training Course) with YWAM. Tony is currently working towards a Masters in education with a special needs focus, an area which is of particular interest to him. Tony relaxes by walking (especially in the Lake District) and reading. |
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Andrew Whitman Lecturer in Homiletics Andrew was brought up on a farm in North London and was converted out of the hippy movement in the early 1970's. He has served with Agape in University ministry and has led 3 local churches. Andrew is currently the Equipping Pastor for evangelism and discipleship at Bournemouth Community Church and has nearly finished a Master of Ministry degree in Preaching. He is passionate about Arsenal Football Club and the prog-rock band "Yes" - but not about DIY!
Published Articles and Books: Andrew has written for publications as diverse as "Evangel", the "Cell UK" magazine, and his church webiste. His only book, the Crossway Bible Guide on 1 Peter "Free to Hope", is now sadly 'out of print', but he has another book brewing long-term on the present ministry of Jesus at God's right hand. |
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