Interview Bishop Ric Thorpe

The Grow Course Coach role is about supporting the church leader to effectively implement an action plan that leads to healthy, growing churches.

Michael is the Dean of Emmanuel Theological College. But his journey into church leadership began when he was growing up an estate in Liverpool. “Wherever you’ve come from shouldn’t be a barrier to God’s call.”

Andrew has been in ministry, both lay and ordained, for 25 years. Now Vicar of St Martin’s, Gospel Oak, in North London, Andrew's journey is an inspiring example of what happens when the Church supports and encourages those from working class roots to respond to God’s call into leadership.

Charlotte, Children and Families Worker at Holy Trinity, Nailsea, shares her faith story which began when she was a teenager.