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The Revd Canon Cathy Rowling B.Ed PGDip MA (Dunelm) – Principal
Cathy became the first Principal of Lindisfarne early in 2009 having previously been Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Director of Reader Studies in York Diocese. She has also spent some years as a University Chaplain. Cathy has a longstanding interest in what prompts people to offer for public ministry in the Church, and in formation for ministry. Her book Reader Ministry Explored (written with Paula Gooder) was published in Summer 2009 by SPCK. For relaxation she plays the tenor horn in a silver band.
cathyrowling@lindisfarnertp.org
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The Revd Dr. Michael Beck BD AKC CTMC DMin (Chicago) – Tutor for Reader Training
Michael is responsible for Reader training and for ongoing professional development of Readers in their early years of public ministry. He is a parish priest of wide experience and has also served on the staff of St. Paul's Cathedral. He has a DMin in Homiletics (an aspect of preaching) for which he studied in England and Chicago. He enjoys gardening, singing, and reading – especially naval history.
michaelbeck@lindisfarnertp.org
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The Revd Dr David Bryan B.Sc B.Theol. D.Phil (Oxon) – Director of Studies and Tutor for Ordinands
David has oversight of the BA in Theology & Ministry, and for the formation of Ordinands. Before joining Lindisfarne he was Rector of St Andrew's, Darlington. He previously taught New Testament Studies at the Queen's Foundation, Birmingham. His special interest is research about Jesus and his homeland. He is passionate about the need for fresh and imaginative approaches to mission and ministry. David has written a book on the Old Testament and articles connected to Jesus Studies. Other passions include Liverpool FC, spending time in the Peak District with his family, and the music of Dire Straits.
davidbryan@lindisfarnertp.org
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The Revd. Alastair Macnaughton MA (Oxon) MA (Liverpool) – Developing Discipleship Officer
Alastair is responsible for encouraging and developing lay learning and discipleship. He has served as a parish priest in Amble and in Cramlington, and before that in the Midlands. Alastair has a particular interest in New Testament studies and has spent some time in India and in Moscow exploring some different approaches that church leaders take to scripture. His leisure interests are fishing, gardening, and the culture, literature and language of Russia.
alastairmacnaughton@lindisfarnertp.org
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The Revd. Rick Simpson BA PGCE DipMin MPhil (Oxon) – IME 4-7 Director (curate training)
Rick is Priest-in-Charge of Brancepeth as well as having responsibility for curate training. Academic interests have included thinking about Christian faith and pluralism, the interface between faith and films and novels, and social ethics; he has taken an increasing interest in the training of ministers in preaching and supervision, and in work consultancy for those in ministry. He enjoys film, novels and birdwatching, and his attempts at playing football, tennis, and guitar.
ricksimpson@lindisfarnertp.org
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Jenny Crawford BA
Jenny is the Lindisfarne Administrator and PA to the Principal. She joined Lindisfarne at its launch in September 2009, having previously worked in the charity sector. She is responsible for the administrative support of all areas of Lindisfarne's work. She enjoys reading, keeping fit and walking her dog Hugo.
jennycrawford@lindisfarnertp.org
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