allnations Teaching Staff
allnations has assembled a teaching staff from around the world to help it deliver cutting-edge mission training.
We have nine tutors who are supported by a number of part-time experts who come in to assist with their specialisms.
Many of our staff have ongoing mission commitments, helping them to remain up to date with current issues and stay in touch with what mission is about and how to reach people in their contemporary environments.
Teaching at allnations, whilst principally delivered through lectures, is very much focussed around discursive, shared and experiential learning. As you will be joining students who may already have extensive experience of mission, there are always exciting contributions to be made.
We have nine tutors who are supported by a number of part-time experts who come in to assist with their specialisms.
Many of our staff have ongoing mission commitments, helping them to remain up to date with current issues and stay in touch with what mission is about and how to reach people in their contemporary environments.
Teaching at allnations, whilst principally delivered through lectures, is very much focussed around discursive, shared and experiential learning. As you will be joining students who may already have extensive experience of mission, there are always exciting contributions to be made.
Paul Davies
Tutor & Postgraduate Studies Programme Leader Dip HE and MA, Open University; PhD, Utrecht University.
Paul is author of Faith Seeking Effectiveness: The Missionary Theology of José Míguez Bonino (Zoetermeer: Boekencentrum Publishing House, 2006).
Along with his wife Wilma, Paul worked with Latin Link for 10 years in Argentina, training Latin American Missionaries. He has a passion for Latin American theology and theology of mission. He teaches the 'Theological Issues' module on our MA programme, and various other modules including Theology of Mission, History of Christian Expansion and Latin American Studies. He has published various articles in Spanish and, with Wilma, has written a book of missiological reflections based on their cross-cultural experiences. He enjoys watching rugby and football and is a fanatical Arsenal fan! Paul is also on the Board of the Baptist Mission Agency in Argentina.
Paul is author of Faith Seeking Effectiveness: The Missionary Theology of José Míguez Bonino (Zoetermeer: Boekencentrum Publishing House, 2006).
Along with his wife Wilma, Paul worked with Latin Link for 10 years in Argentina, training Latin American Missionaries. He has a passion for Latin American theology and theology of mission. He teaches the 'Theological Issues' module on our MA programme, and various other modules including Theology of Mission, History of Christian Expansion and Latin American Studies. He has published various articles in Spanish and, with Wilma, has written a book of missiological reflections based on their cross-cultural experiences. He enjoys watching rugby and football and is a fanatical Arsenal fan! Paul is also on the Board of the Baptist Mission Agency in Argentina.
Wilma Davies
Tutor BA Hons Belfast, MA allnations/OU, PhD Birmingham University
Wilma comes originally from Belfast, where she graduated from Queens University with a BA Hons in Social Anthropology. She has had a long relationship with allnations as she has studied here twice; first gaining a Cambridge Diploma in Religious Studies and more recently the Open University MA in Aspects of Missiology. At that time she also gained a husband: Paul Davies, the son of former lecturer Rev. Dr. Ron Davies. Wilma also has many years missionary experience, first serving in Taiwan with OMS, and until recently served with her husband in Argentina with Latin Link. There she taught in three seminaries training Argentine candidates for the growing missionary movement from Latin America. During her nine years in Argentina Wilma also carried out field research on Pentecostalism and has recently gained her PhD. Wilma is presently seconded from Latin Link and teaching Social Anthropology and Religious Studies.
Wilma comes originally from Belfast, where she graduated from Queens University with a BA Hons in Social Anthropology. She has had a long relationship with allnations as she has studied here twice; first gaining a Cambridge Diploma in Religious Studies and more recently the Open University MA in Aspects of Missiology. At that time she also gained a husband: Paul Davies, the son of former lecturer Rev. Dr. Ron Davies. Wilma also has many years missionary experience, first serving in Taiwan with OMS, and until recently served with her husband in Argentina with Latin Link. There she taught in three seminaries training Argentine candidates for the growing missionary movement from Latin America. During her nine years in Argentina Wilma also carried out field research on Pentecostalism and has recently gained her PhD. Wilma is presently seconded from Latin Link and teaching Social Anthropology and Religious Studies.
Jill Ford
Tutor BA (Hons) Chichester University, MA University of London;
Jill has a background in Music-Theatre and Performing Arts and has extensive experience in teaching, performing, conducting, directing and orchestral playing. She has introduced a variety of arts modules to the overall programme here at allnations. She supports project teams performing in churches and continues to encourage students to think creatively and to develop their gifts to use as tools for communicating the gospel across cultures.
Jill has completed her study towards an MA in Education (culture language and identity) at Goldsmith's College (University of London), and is now our PR and Communications Manager.
Jill has a background in Music-Theatre and Performing Arts and has extensive experience in teaching, performing, conducting, directing and orchestral playing. She has introduced a variety of arts modules to the overall programme here at allnations. She supports project teams performing in churches and continues to encourage students to think creatively and to develop their gifts to use as tools for communicating the gospel across cultures.
Jill has completed her study towards an MA in Education (culture language and identity) at Goldsmith's College (University of London), and is now our PR and Communications Manager.
Richard Harvey
Tutor & Director of Training
Cert. allnations; BA (Hons), PGCE, Bristol; MA London; PhD, Wales (Lampeter)
Richard is a Messianic Jew who teaches the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Hebrew language and Jewish studies. He has been involved in planting Messianic congregations and evangelism with Jews for Jesus and Church's Ministry among Jewish People. His writings include But I'm Jewish and A Jewish Approach to the Trinity. A revised version of his thesis is published by Paternoster Press/Authentic Media as "Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology: A Constructive Approach"(Carlisle: Paternoster, 2009). Richard is a member of the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism; European Board Member, Jews for Jesus; Vice-President, British Messianic Jewish Alliance; Board of Reference, Caspari Centre, Jerusalem; Editorial Board, Mishkan (Academic Journal on Jewish Evangelism and Messianic Judaism) Jerusalem.
Cert. allnations; BA (Hons), PGCE, Bristol; MA London; PhD, Wales (Lampeter)
Richard is a Messianic Jew who teaches the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Hebrew language and Jewish studies. He has been involved in planting Messianic congregations and evangelism with Jews for Jesus and Church's Ministry among Jewish People. His writings include But I'm Jewish and A Jewish Approach to the Trinity. A revised version of his thesis is published by Paternoster Press/Authentic Media as "Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology: A Constructive Approach"(Carlisle: Paternoster, 2009). Richard is a member of the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism; European Board Member, Jews for Jesus; Vice-President, British Messianic Jewish Alliance; Board of Reference, Caspari Centre, Jerusalem; Editorial Board, Mishkan (Academic Journal on Jewish Evangelism and Messianic Judaism) Jerusalem.
Janet Ince
Practical Ministry Manager BA (Hons), London; PGCE, Nottingham.
Janet was a senior teacher in secondary school, a pastoral head, and a teacher of geography and RE. She has travelled widely and been involved in short-term missions to Kazakhstan and India before joining allnations in 2001. As PM Manager Janet will work with you to arrange your weekly PM placement in either a church or project team, and allocate everyone to a local church for worship. She also administers the wide variety of practical courses and will help you in arranging your Block Placement.
Janet was a senior teacher in secondary school, a pastoral head, and a teacher of geography and RE. She has travelled widely and been involved in short-term missions to Kazakhstan and India before joining allnations in 2001. As PM Manager Janet will work with you to arrange your weekly PM placement in either a church or project team, and allocate everyone to a local church for worship. She also administers the wide variety of practical courses and will help you in arranging your Block Placement.
Bernice Pannell
Tutor Bsc (Hons.) Birmingham, PGCE Birmingham, BA Brunel.
Bernice, who is originally from Birmingham, teaches Pastoral Studies, provides pastoral support to students and is the personal development tutor. After completing her degree in Biological Sciences and later teacher training, she worked as a middle school teacher and as a civil engineering technician. She went on to work in Ecuador over a 10 year period with OMS International and was involved in Bible college teaching & administration, supervision of short term missionaries, pastoral care and teaching English. She returned to the UK in 2004 and completed a degree in Theology and Counselling at London School of Theology, gaining practical counselling experience in a community based counselling centre. She enjoys long walks in the country, swimming, playing football with her nephews and is a lifelong supporter of West Bromwich Albion.
Bernice, who is originally from Birmingham, teaches Pastoral Studies, provides pastoral support to students and is the personal development tutor. After completing her degree in Biological Sciences and later teacher training, she worked as a middle school teacher and as a civil engineering technician. She went on to work in Ecuador over a 10 year period with OMS International and was involved in Bible college teaching & administration, supervision of short term missionaries, pastoral care and teaching English. She returned to the UK in 2004 and completed a degree in Theology and Counselling at London School of Theology, gaining practical counselling experience in a community based counselling centre. She enjoys long walks in the country, swimming, playing football with her nephews and is a lifelong supporter of West Bromwich Albion.
V. J. Samkutty
Tutor & Undergraduate Studies Programme Leader BSc, Kerala University; BD, Union Biblical Seminary, Pune; MTh, United Theological College, Bangalore (India); PCHE & PhD, The University of Sheffield.
Sam is the author of The Samaritan Mission in Acts (Library of New Testament Studies no. 328, London: T&T Clark, 2006).
'Sam' as he is known in the College, was born into a Christian family in Kerala, South India. After graduating in Physics he went to theological college, becoming an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He is passionate about preaching the Gospel alongside his college teaching. He has a PhD from the University of Sheffield on the Samaritan mission in Acts 8. He teaches New Testament Studies and Greek. Sam is married to Kochumol and they have two sons, Jeremiah and Christopher.
Sam is the author of The Samaritan Mission in Acts (Library of New Testament Studies no. 328, London: T&T Clark, 2006).
'Sam' as he is known in the College, was born into a Christian family in Kerala, South India. After graduating in Physics he went to theological college, becoming an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He is passionate about preaching the Gospel alongside his college teaching. He has a PhD from the University of Sheffield on the Samaritan mission in Acts 8. He teaches New Testament Studies and Greek. Sam is married to Kochumol and they have two sons, Jeremiah and Christopher.
Andrea Thomas
e-learning Coordinator
BSc (Hons), Dip. in Mission Studies (allnations), PhD (Molecular Microbiology - OU)
Andrea has been working in Nepal with INF since 1995. Having trained as a microbiologist she initially worked as a consultant for the Leprosy Mission hospital in Kathmandu. For six years she developed and ran a new on-field cross-cultural orientation training programme for new members of INF and latterly has taken the role of Expatriate Personnel Administrator. Andrea first came to allnations as a student in 1995 and later returned for a year where she supported some of the college work while taking a diploma in mission studies - her dissertation was on methods for cross-cultural learning. Andrea now divides her time between the UK and Nepal and alongside her work with INF, she is developing and facilitating online courses at allnations.
BSc (Hons), Dip. in Mission Studies (allnations), PhD (Molecular Microbiology - OU)
Andrea has been working in Nepal with INF since 1995. Having trained as a microbiologist she initially worked as a consultant for the Leprosy Mission hospital in Kathmandu. For six years she developed and ran a new on-field cross-cultural orientation training programme for new members of INF and latterly has taken the role of Expatriate Personnel Administrator. Andrea first came to allnations as a student in 1995 and later returned for a year where she supported some of the college work while taking a diploma in mission studies - her dissertation was on methods for cross-cultural learning. Andrea now divides her time between the UK and Nepal and alongside her work with INF, she is developing and facilitating online courses at allnations.
Clive Thomas
Associate/Visiting Lecturer HTEC (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), PGDip (Computing and Digital Electronics)
Clive's passion is using modern technology for mission. He has been working with INF since 1995 as the Computer Systems Manager and latterly as the IT Director for INF Worldwide. One of his main responsibilities is training and mentoring Nepali nationals as well as setting up systems that work in difficult and remote settings. He is on the INF in-country Security Resource Team and a British Embassy Warden. Having originally trained as an electronic engineer, Clive worked for many years in industry before doing eight years of medical research in bio-engineering. In this role he learnt how to be efficient and effective with minimal resources. He first came to allnations as a student in 1995 and returned later as IT Manager for a year when he set up much of the college's IT infrastructure.
Clive is the e-learning Technical Coordinator and also contributes to the en route training programme.
Clive's passion is using modern technology for mission. He has been working with INF since 1995 as the Computer Systems Manager and latterly as the IT Director for INF Worldwide. One of his main responsibilities is training and mentoring Nepali nationals as well as setting up systems that work in difficult and remote settings. He is on the INF in-country Security Resource Team and a British Embassy Warden. Having originally trained as an electronic engineer, Clive worked for many years in industry before doing eight years of medical research in bio-engineering. In this role he learnt how to be efficient and effective with minimal resources. He first came to allnations as a student in 1995 and returned later as IT Manager for a year when he set up much of the college's IT infrastructure.
Clive is the e-learning Technical Coordinator and also contributes to the en route training programme.
Mike Wall
Executive Director LLB (Hons), MBA, Masters in Development Management (MSc)
Before joining allnations in 2006 Mike Wall spent 19 years in mission - ten years in Africa as the director of 'Across' and nine years working for Tearfund leading the disaster relief programme. Before working overseas he worked for five years as a lawyer in inner London. He has an MBA.
Mike teaches Leadership and also Development Studies at allnations. He is passionate about bring good news to the poor. Through many years of leadership experience Mike has developed expertise in bringing about positive change within Christian organisations. He has published Christian Perspectives on Disaster Management.
Mike is married to Ruth. They have three university age children. He enjoys dinghy sailing and being in Africa!
Before joining allnations in 2006 Mike Wall spent 19 years in mission - ten years in Africa as the director of 'Across' and nine years working for Tearfund leading the disaster relief programme. Before working overseas he worked for five years as a lawyer in inner London. He has an MBA.
Mike teaches Leadership and also Development Studies at allnations. He is passionate about bring good news to the poor. Through many years of leadership experience Mike has developed expertise in bringing about positive change within Christian organisations. He has published Christian Perspectives on Disaster Management.
Mike is married to Ruth. They have three university age children. He enjoys dinghy sailing and being in Africa!
Ruth Wall
en route Programme Leader BSC(Hons)and PGCE Bristol, MA Warwick
Ruth was born in Brazil and grew up in West Africa. She graduated from Bristol university and went on to train and work as a secondary school teacher. She returned to Africa with Tear Fund and lived in southern Sudan. More recently she has spent 9 years in Kenya, working with Across and SIM-Sudan, coordinating education programmes in Sudan and having responsibility for the pastoral care and training of missionaries. Ruth gained a distinction for her Masters in Education Management and has chaired the Association of Christian Educators in Sudan.
Ruth is the programme leader for en route.
She is married to Mike and they have three university age children.
Ruth was born in Brazil and grew up in West Africa. She graduated from Bristol university and went on to train and work as a secondary school teacher. She returned to Africa with Tear Fund and lived in southern Sudan. More recently she has spent 9 years in Kenya, working with Across and SIM-Sudan, coordinating education programmes in Sudan and having responsibility for the pastoral care and training of missionaries. Ruth gained a distinction for her Masters in Education Management and has chaired the Association of Christian Educators in Sudan.
Ruth is the programme leader for en route.
She is married to Mike and they have three university age children.
Carolyn Cole Rodrigues de Souza
en route Facilitator BSc Geography, PGCE, TESOL, allnations Diploma
Recently married to Michael Rodrigues de Souza. In 1988 God spoke to her about serving him in Mission and Brazil. She has been involved in missions since 1990.
She worked with street children in Brazil with Latin Link, and was involved training missionaries with BMS for two and half years. Carolyn has worked with Latin Link and latterly with YWAM on their English and Cultural Orientation programme. She enjoys singing and sewing and art.
Carolyn is currently on maternity leave.
Recently married to Michael Rodrigues de Souza. In 1988 God spoke to her about serving him in Mission and Brazil. She has been involved in missions since 1990.
She worked with street children in Brazil with Latin Link, and was involved training missionaries with BMS for two and half years. Carolyn has worked with Latin Link and latterly with YWAM on their English and Cultural Orientation programme. She enjoys singing and sewing and art.
Carolyn is currently on maternity leave.
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