Lynn Comer
Warden of Lay Ministry and Director of Lifelong Learning
- Email:
- lynn.comer@yorkdiocese.org Send Email
- Tel:
- 01904 699525
Lynn has worked in theological education for many years, including as Principal of York School of Ministry and York Diocesan Director of Reader Training, both of which remain within her wider role as Diocesan Director of Lifelong Learning. She has served as a Reader herself at St Luke's Church in York since the 1990s.
Julia Robertson
Start of Lay Ministries Adviser
Julia encourages both new and existing lay ministries, discovering and revealing the gifts of the whole people of God so that we as a church can engage in God’s mission to the whole of life. She is responsible for formation for ministry for Authorised Lay Ministers and Licensed Lay Ministers as well as informal Lay Ministry resourcing.
The Revd Mandy Coutts
Start of Ordained Ministries Adviser
- Email:
- mandy.coutts@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01904 699500
Mandy oversees the formation of those starting ordained ministry from the beginning through to the early stages of a post of responsibility. She brings with her skills and experience as a teacher and adult educator, rich ministerial and pastoral expertise along with a commitment to the wellbeing of those in ministry.
Jo Slack
Academic Tutor - YSOM York Hub
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- jo.slack@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01904 699500
Jo is Academic Tutor at the York Hub of the York School of Ministry, carrying responsibility for the admission, teaching, learning and assessment of students studying on the Foundation Degree in Theology and Ministry programme. Please contact Jo if you have questions about the nature of programme, its relationship with vocational discernment and ministry development in the diocese and the entry requirements.
The Revd Pete Watson
IME Phase 2 Adviser for the York Archdeaconry
- Email:
- pete.d.watson@outlook.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01757 704707
Pete Watson is part-time (one day a week) IME Phase 2 Adviser for the York Archdeaconry and Rector of Brayton. He did his theological and ministerial training at Cranmer Hall, has been ordained 9 years, is an ex-German teacher, graduate in Arabic and Social Anthropology from St Andrews University, and PGCE at Westminster College, Oxford. Born in India, Pete spent formative years in Bangladesh and India, and is proud to be a Glaswegian!
Revd Derek Simpson
IME Phase 2 Training Adviser
- Email:
- derek.simpson@btinternet.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01845 574742
Derek is part-time (one day a week) IME (Phase 2) Training Adviser for curates in the Cleveland Archdeaconry, and works closely with Mike and Pete. He holds this responsibility alongside being the Rector of Thirsk, having previously held posts in London for 28 years.
Revd Mike Peatman
East Riding Archdeaconry Training Adviser
- Email:
- mike.peatman@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01482 881458
Mike is also Vicar of St Nicholas' Church in Beverley.