Ministry is a gift and a calling, bringing both joy and challenge. We are here to support you at every stage of that journey; you will find links to ministry resources and guidance, including developing your ministry through our CMD programme, preparation for your Mission and Ministry Development Review (MMDR), and wellbeing support.
Whether you are in your first incumbency, settling into a new post, or seeking support in retirement, we hope you will find something here to support and encourage you in your ministry.
If the support you need isn’t covered here please do get in touch and we will work with you to find what you need.
Mark Rodel
Deputy Director of Mission & MinistryDeputy Director of Mission & Ministry
Email:mark.rodel@stalbansdiocese.org
Office:01727 818153
Mobile:07863 129 520
Working pattern:Full time
Julie Cirillo
Ministry Development AdministratorAdministrator to the Ministry Support Team, with a focus on training and wellbeing.
Barbara Naisbett-Groet
Vocations Team AdministratorProviding administrative support for the Vocations Team, primarily managing the administration (including financial) of candidates from point of first contact through to ordination, or Reader selection.
Em Coley
Initial Ministerial Education OfficerTo ensure that high-quality teaching and training is delivered to curates and newly-licensed Readers across the Diocese.
Tim Bull
Diocesan Director of OrdinandsThe Diocesan Director of Ordinands works with people who are exploring whether God might be calling them into ministry, and also co-ordinates the work of placing ordinands in parishes at the start of curacy.
Email:tim.bull@stalbansdiocese.org
Office:01727 818 179
Working pattern:Full time with a day off on Friday
Ann Rogers
IME2 AdministratorEmail:ann.rogers@stalbansdiocese.org
Phone:01727 615549
Simon Moore
Lay Ministry OfficerHelping people to hear the colourful call of God and adding to their ministry tool bag.
Email:simon.moore@stalbansdiocese.org
Phone:01727 818154
Mobile:07311 310 540
Working pattern:Tuesday and Thursday
Ruth Dennigan
Discipleship and Vocations Officer and Enabling Ministry LeadGrowing and developing a culture of vocational discipleship and the specific development and training of lay ministry.
Carol Chisnall
MMDR and Wellbeing AdministratorResponsible for the process and organisation of clergy Mission & Ministry Development Reviews (MMDR) and give administrative support to the Wellbeing Group.
Email:carol.chisnall@stalbansdiocese.org
Office:01727 818 163
Working pattern:Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
