Our staff

Andy is the 5th Principal of the college. He lectures on a range of subjects at both undergrad and postgrad, and speaks regularly at events and churches.

Ian teaches on subjects related to mission, working cross-culturally and the gospel and culture. Ian previously lived in Kyrgyzstan for ten years, where he was involved in church planting and teaching.

Abi is our Director of Learning and Student Experience, championing transformational education across the academic provision of the College. She teaches in areas of Christian Ethics and Doctrine.

Dan directs our School of Language and Scripture and is the course leader for the MA in Language, Community and Development. He is also a translation and linguistics consultant with SIL International, serving language projects in West Asia.

Helen is our Head of Research and Professional Development and lectures on a variety of areas such as the Old and New Testament, the church, contextualization, and exploring the mission of God. 

Tim helps to manage the running of the South West Regional Centre. He teaches on a number of modules, and manages the centre’s library. Tim also works for SWYM’s resources team.

Clair works alongside Andy and Isaac in running the centre. Her main focus is on planning and pastoral care, with some teaching. Clair is also the senior youth worker at her local church, and serves as part of the leadership team.

David spent 25 years working in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and other parts of Eurasia, both in translation and Scripture engagement, and is a qualified consultant in both domains.

Cathy has 30 years of experience in linguistics and its applications, particularly amongst minority language communities in Asia.

Catherine has 30 years of experience in education and development contexts primarily among non-dominant language communities in Asia.