The overarching aim of the Board for Mission and Ministry is to develop flourishing Christ-centred communities and has responsibility for facilitating the Diocesan vision, Living God’s Love, in keeping with the three named themes of:

  • Going Deeper into God 
  • Making New Disciples
  • Transforming Communities

In all areas, the Board seeks to promote the diocesan values of generosity, joy, imagination and courage.

The Mission and Ministry Department is led by the Diocesan Director of Mission and Ministry.

Membership: (2025-2027)

Chair: The Bishop of Hertford

Ex-Officio: The Bishop of Hertford; the Archdeacon of St Albans

Elected by Synod: The Reverend K Alford, the Reverend J de Souza, the Reverend D Stretton, Mrs C Banham, Mr C Swain, Dr C Williamson

Appointed by Bishop’s Council:  The Revd L Hughes, The Revd S Chrysostomou, The Revd S Cutmore, Ms P Kendall, Mr D Warren, Ms B Chafe.

Co-opted: The Revd J Nyaongo

Officers in Attendance: Diocesan Secretary, Director of Mission and Ministry, Director of Vocations, Deputy Director of Mission and Ministry, Assistant Director of Mission and Ministry

Constitution – Board for Mission and Ministry

Dates of Meetings in 2026:

  • Monday 09 March
  • Monday 01 June
  • Wednesday 23 September
  • Monday 30 November