Last updated 2nd March 2023
The Making Disciples Team are responsible for the "Making Disciples" building block of the diocese's overall Vision for growth and change. You can read an overview of their aims and activities here.
Below are the contact details for the team members, as well as their main responsibilities:
The Ven. Mark Ireland
Archdeacon of Blackburn Lead for Making Disciples
mark.ireland@blackburn.anglican.org |
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Mrs Stephanie Rankin
Stewardship Resourcing Officer
stephanie.rankin@blackburn.anglican.org |
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Ms Christy Sawyer
Stewardship Resourcing Officer
christy.sawyer@blackburn.anglican.org
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Prof. Richard Carter
Everyday Faith
r.carter@lancaster.ac.uk
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The Revd. Adam Thomas
Director of Whalley Abbey
adam.thomas@whalleyabbey.org
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Mrs Gill Ireland
Schools of Prayer
gillyireland@gmail.com |
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The Revd. Mike Print
Advent and Lent Devotionals
vicar@stgeorgechorley.co.uk |
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The Revd. Paul Payton
Warden of Spiritual Directors
frpaulp@yahoo.com
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The Revd. Damian Platt
Everyday Faith/Discipleship App
damian@christchurchthornton.uk |
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The Revd. Sam Crossley
Podcasts
sam_crossley@zoho.com
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Mrs Sarah Marston
Making Disciples Co-ordinator
sarah.marston@blackburn.anglican.org |
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