SUPPORT MINISTERS DIOCESE OF HEREFORD

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3 DIOCESE OF HEREFORD This directory is aimed at helping you identify quickly, the help that exists within the diocese in specialist areas. Support Ministers are in post to aid the church in its' work of spreading the Good News, within the diocese. You will find names, contact details and a brief summary of what each Minister does. You will find a wide range of expertise and specialisms among people, who have often worked in that field in the secular world, as well as home grown talent. Support Ministers can help within the parishes, but their function is also strategic in ensuring that the work of the diocese, as defined by the Diocesan Synod, is carried out within their field in as wide a role as possible. For more information go to: Communications Summer

4 COMMUNICATIONS Catherine Cashmore Communications Director The Diocesan Office The Palace Hereford HR4 9BL The Communications Director is our top storyteller and responsible for the public face of the diocese. Catherine Cashmore oversees media coverage, promotes our good news and manages any potential reputational issues. Television, radio, newspapers and online coverage all come under her remit. She also manages the social networking profiles for the diocese; Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Communications Department publishes the quarterly newspaper, Reflections compiled by an independent editor and editorial board, the HDNS (Hereford Diocesan News Service) and Mass Mailing information s. A large part of her job is internal communications helping us talk to one another about the fantastic work we are all doing. She needs your help in sharing our stories so please do get in touch with your tales of prayer, praise and life in our diocese. Catherine can arrange appropriate media and social media training and should be consulted if there is any media interest in a personal, parish, deanery or diocesan matter. Catherine is assisted part-time by Cheryl Combstock c.combstock@hereford.anglican.org Tel:

5 CHURCH & SOCIETY LINK OFFICER Christine Pepler Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1FD Christine acts as a co-ordinator and link throughout the diocese developing relationships with the many and varied social action and welfare activities. Her role involves developing relationships and gathering information which can support parishes to be more effective in seeking to transform unjust parts of society and in work to safeguard, sustain and renew the life of the earth. She can also support parishes in developing social care activities and support of marginalised and vulnerable people in our communities. 5

6 SUPPORT SUPPORT MINISTERS MINISTERS BORDERLANDS RURAL CHAPLAINCY This Ecumenical Chaplaincy is an exciting ministry serving the rural community. It is developing and growing over the next few years to cover a large proportion of the Diocese and Methodist District. This ministry comprises of both Lay and Ordained people working together because of their own calling to serve in their local communities. They are trained and empowered to visit farms, markets and local events to share God s Love by active team ministry. For more information on Chaplaincy contact any of the people below:- David Gwatkin Agricultural Chaplain: brc.gwatkin@ymail.com Caroline Pascoe Lay Development Officer: c.pascoe@hereford.anglican.org Paul Trenberth Chaplaincy Committee Member: paul@trenberth.co.uk 6

7 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & FUNDING Wendy Coombey Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1FD / Wendy supports parishes in project development, particularly those which encourage the closer working between the local church and wider community. This may involve new or improved facilities and services but particularly enabling the wider use of church buildings. She helps to research and promote funding opportunities in support of these projects and she also advises on heritage projects and buildings repairs, working closely with Tim Bridges the Church Building Support Officer. Wendy s team also administer the Diocesan Partnership Fund and the Mission Fund, supporting parishes to develop and apply for funding for mission projects. Wendy is a member of the Church Buildings Council of the Church of England and represents the diocese at a national level through a variety of networks and working groups. She is supported by her PA Mary Oxley who is based in Ludlow. She is also supported by Simon Whaley who is the Church Projects and Funding Support assistant, also based in Ludlow. He will be acting as the first point of contact for Wendy when parishes need initial advice on a project or funding. 7

8 DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONS & ORDINANDS Revd Neil Patterson Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD The DDVO oversees, on behalf of the Bishop, the identification and fostering of vocations and the discernment process leading to ordination. This includes administering the procedures for diocesan pre-assessment and national selection, guiding new ordinands into initial training, arranging curacies and facilitating the ordination retreats and services for new deacons and priests each year. He also oversees the diocese interns programme. 8

9 LOCAL MINISTRY LOCAL MINISTRY OFFICER Preb Dr John Daniels Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD Local Ministry Staff help groups of parishes to form Local Ministry Development Groups. These groups share in leadership of the parishes, promote initiatives in mission and ministry, helping every member of the local church to explore her/his life of prayer, worship, care and service. The role of the Local Ministry Officer is to prompt debate of local ministry within the Deaneries of the Diocese; recruit and support a diocese-wide team of facilitators to stand alongside parishes as they plan their way into local ministry; and to promote culture change so that all parishes see shared leadership as being the way to be God's church in the twenty-first century. PA to Local Ministry Suki Gregson-Smith s.gregson-smith@hereford.anglican.org Suki is also Office Manager for the Ludlow Diocesan Office. 9

10 Preb David Roberts 14 Beaconsfield Park The Sheet Ludlow SY8 4LY INTERFAITH The Interfaith Officer is available to give illustrated talks on other faiths, to lead discussions, to arrange visits to non-christian places of worship and to meet the people who worship there. The aim is to build bridges of understanding between different races, cultures and faiths. 10

11 Revd Anne Lanyon-Hogg 7 Lockyear Close Colwall Malvern WR13 6NR annelh@stillanne.org SSM ADVISER Self-Supporting Ministers (including OLMs, MSEs and sector ministers) amount to just over a third of the total number of ordained ministers in the Diocese plus SSMs who hold the Bishop's Permission to Officiate, and who contribute significantly to the ministry offered by parishes and deaneries. The SSM Adviser co-ordinates this network, encourages members in their very varied work and, where appropriate, helps them and their parishes plan the ministry they will offer. It is also important to promote a clear understanding of the wide-ranging roles of SSMs. SSMs are often in the forefront of the church's mission: they need - and value - the prayers and support of the parishes for their ministry both in the workplace and in the community. 11

12 Revd Preb Jane Davies Dean of Women s Ministry The Vicarage Lugwardine Hereford HR1 4AE trendy.rev2@btinternet.com WOMEN S MINISTRY The Adviser is responsible to the Diocesan Bishop with a brief of support for women clergy and accredited lay workers within the diocese. Regular contact is kept with both Bishops, the Archdeacon and the Diocesan Director of Ordinands. It is a mainly pastoral role. READERS Preb Dr John Daniels Details as per Local Ministry p9 The Warden is responsible to the Diocesan Bishop for the ministry of Readers in the Diocese, and works closely with the Hereford Diocesan Readers Association. He promotes Reader ministry in the Diocese, and oversees their selection and training. He arranges for the admission and licensing of Readers, and for the granting of PTO and Emeritus status when appropriate. He ensures that Readers are deployed in the most effective way, and that pastoral care is adequately provided. 12

13 HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY HEREFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL Chaplain: The Revd Philip Roberts vt.nhs.uk Switchboard: Office: (answ erphone) Roman Catholic Chaplain: Father Matthew Carney Tel: The Chaplaincy is staffed by part time chaplains, lay and ordained who visit the wards. Calls for a priest out-of-hours are directed to the patient's own parish priest. All wards and departments have a contact list. The Chapel is open during the day, and service times are listed on the notice board. North of the Diocese: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust advice_support/chaplaincy.aspx Princess Royal Hospital Tel: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Tel:

14 MINISTRY & SPIRITUALITY DEVELOPMENT Revd Nick Helm Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD The Ministerial & Spirituality Development Officer (MSDO) is responsible for: All licensed clergy following the completion of Curate Training (IME2). This involves overseeing the annual Ministerial Development Review (MDR) process, providing a programme of conferences and courses to help resource and enable ongoing ministry for Clergy, Readers and Local Ministry Team Members, study leave (sabbaticals) and the Clergy Grants. Curate Training (Initial Ministerial Education Phase 2 - IME2) Diocesan Spiritual Adviser that includes oversight of Spiritual Direction, courses in prayer, spiritual growth and discerning listening. Information about the MSDO's work can be found on the website PA to the MSD Officer, Fiona Bowkett Mon 9.30am-1.00pm; Wed 9.30am-2.30pm; Thurs 9.30am-2.30pm; Fri 9.30am-1.00pm Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD msd@hereford.anglican.org IME2 Administrator, Angela Deakin 7.5 hours per week As above IME2@hereford.anglican.org 14

15 MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING Preb Caroline Pascoe Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD mobile There are three parts to the Mission Support Officer s role: resourcing mission planning and action; resourcing discipleship; and resourcing lay ministry development. Networks of support and resource are growing in all these areas contact Caroline for more information, advice and support. More details of what is available can be found on the diocesan website on the Ministry Development and Training pages. Resources can be viewed at the Ludlow office and borrowed from the Diocesan Resources Library in the Ludlow Mascall Centre. Lay Development Administrator Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD grow@hereford.anglican.org 15

16 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION EDUCATION Philip Sell Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD The Director of Education for the diocese is the Chief Education Officer with overall executive responsibility for the work of the Board of Education. The work of the Education Team in spreading the Gospel, and ensuring high standards of Christian education both in our Church Schools and in our work in parishes with children and young adults, it flows out of the overall vision of the Diocesan Board of Education. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS) MANAGER Allyson Taylor Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD Allyson s role is to support the development of our family of 81 church schools. She works closely with the Director and other Assistant Director to offer a wide range of services to schools, in particular co-ordinating the consultants linked to the Education team. Allyson is the SIAMS manager and one of the team of inspectors. She coordinates the inspection process for schools, liaising with the National Society. She works with SACREs and other dioceses to enhance church school distinctiveness. When required she deputises for the DDE. 16

17 EDUCATION TEAM SUPPORT OFFICER Hannah Coleman Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD EDUCATION Jenny Sykes Education Administrator RESOURCE CENTRE The LCC also hosts the Diocesan Resource Centre books and videos, posters, slides, CDs and artefax boxes for most faiths, are available on loan. The full index is available at The office is staffed Mon-Fri 9am 1pm. The self-service library is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Contact: Melody Wilson-Claridge

18 BOARD FOR MISSION & MINISTRY LEAD INTERGENERATIONAL MISSIONER Elizabeth Hackney Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FD The role of the Lead Intergenerational Missioner is to inspire and equip churches for mission and ministry with children, young people and families. I would love to hear your stories, hopes and needs as you welcome and reach out to all ages! Alongside other diocesan officers, the Young People s Team offers encouragement, advice, training and resources for those wanting to start up or develop work with families, children and young people and creates networks through area gatherings and retreats. We also support young people through creating discipleship and vocational opportunities such as the Diocesan Youth Council, young leaders training, end of year 6 celebrations and youth residentials. We have many practical resources and ideas to share with you including prayer space boxes, Messy Church resources, Open the Book support, Explore Together materials and support in setting up and developing mid-week clubs, Sunday groups and holiday clubs. Please get in touch with us for further information, help or to borrow resources! 18

19 ECUMENICAL DIOCESAN ECUMENICAL OFFICER Revd Preb Richard Shaw The Granary Newcastle Court Newcastle Craven Arms SY7 8QL The Ecumenical Officer has two main areas of work. Firstly, to work with parishes and deaneries to enable local ecumenism - often in partnership with ecumenical officers from other churches and with the county/intermediate body for Churches Together in England. Secondly, to draw attention to the ecumenical dimension in every aspect of the life of the diocese. I am responsible to the Bishop and to the Ecumenical Committee, which is chaired by the Dean. All Diocesan Ecumenical Officers are supported, and encouraged by, The Revd Dr Roger Paul, The National Ecumenical Officer for England, Council for Christian Unity, based at Church House Westminster; so if there is any aspect on which I cannot give a swift answer, I know someone who can! 19

20 SAFEGUARDING SAFEGUARDING ADVISER Mandy McPhee ( ) All aspects of safeguarding. Helping to ensure that children and adults within the Church community are safeguarded in line with the House of Bishops policy Protecting All God s Children and Promoting a Safe Church. DBS (CRB) checks: please contact Judy Pearce j.pearce@hereford.anglican.org Prior to this role I served as a Police officer with West Midlands Police. The work included operational emergency response policing, criminal investigation, child protection, training, offender management, neighbourhood policing and laterally partnership liaison. Safeguarding in a church context presents a unique challenge. The church by its very nature is open all hours, accepting of everyone no matter who, believing the best in everyone no matter what. This creates an environment where vulnerability could exist. I have come from an organisation that some would say suspects the worst in everyone. It is certainly an organisation that teaches its officers to assume nothing, keep an open mind, survey an environment, gain information and assess risk before deciding on a course of action. This perspective assists me in surveying the church environment and its activities and building and developing strong safeguarding practices. 20

21 CHAPLAIN WORKING WITH DEAF PEOPLE Revd Hilary Morgan The Rectory Cooks Lane Kingstone Hereford HR2 9EY Tel / Fax revhilary2011@btinternet.com Chaplain for the deaf is an ever expanding role not helped by serious cuts in social services. The Deaf church meets once a month, at St Barnabas Church, on the third Sunday at 3pm. This service is signed in BSL and has an easy relaxed approach making it accessible for all. We welcome anyone and often have other people attending with a special need. We have other social events during the month and also offer help to Deaf people across the diocese, facilitating access to a world where deafness is a hidden problem. In addition we help with occasional services and can be called to sign for funerals, baptisms and weddings. We have links with Hereford Deaf Children s Society. 21

22 Gail Bonella-Foster 14 Beech Road, Madeley Telford TF7 5JR DISABILITY Supports Parishes & Deaneries in implementing the Disability Discrimination Act. Raises awareness of disability issues and encourages good practice across all levels of diocesan activity. Informs the Chair of the Board for Church & Society on political, social and legislative developments related to disablement. WORLD PARTNERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT Dr Karilyn Collins MBE The Village Bodenham Hereford HR1 3JX Tel The World Partnership and Development Adviser is responsible for encouraging awareness of development issues in the Diocese, facilitating activities to respond to those needs and for liaising with institutions, organisations, groups and individuals to support development projects overseas. 22

23 OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS The Diocesan Office, The Palace, Hereford HR4 9BL Unit 8-9, The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1FD BISHOP OF HEREFORD The Bishop s House, Hereford HR4 9BN bishop@hereford.anglican.org BISHOP OF LUDLOW Bishop s House, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms SY7 9BT bishopofludlow@btinternet.com RETIRED CLERGY OFFICER Revd Preb Andrew Talbot-Ponsonby Well Cottage, 5 Quay Street, Hereford, HR1 2HN andrew@talbot-ponsonby.org 23

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