Lay and Ordained Ministry
Director of Ministry and Mission
Canon Dr Anthony Rustell
Leads the work of the Mission, Discipleship and Ministry team, advises the Bishop's Council on strategic development and provides consultancy and training for parishes on lay discipleship development. Coordinates Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) for clergy and Readers.
P: First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth PO2 8HB.
T: 023 9289 9654
E: email
Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands
Canon Peter Hall
Responsible for the process of discerning vocations for lay and ordained ministry. Accompanies those called to authorised ministry through selection and initial training.
P: St Philip’s Vicarage, 269 Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2TL
T: 023 9221 0283
E: email
Temporary PA to Director of Mission & Ministry and Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands
Tracey Vallance
E: email
T: 023 9289 9656
Working Hours: Wednesdays, 8:30am to 1:30pm, Thursdays 12pm to 5pm
Pioneer Development Office (Dean of Pioneer Ministry)
Greg Bakker
Supporting stipendiary pioneers and raising up lay pioneers to serve in the churches and parishes of the diocese.
T: 023 9289 9668
E: email
Diocesan Adviser for Healing
Dr David Pearson
Co-ordinates a diocesan healing group with lay and ordained members. The group supports and resources healing activities at all levels throughout the diocese.
T: 023 9275 3260
E: email
Chair, Diocesan Liturgy & Worship Advisory Group
Canon Jo Spreadbury
Chairs this group which provides advice and training for parishes on developing creative and appropriate worship.
P: Cathedral House, St Thomas’s St, Portsmouth PO1 2HA
T: 023 9282 3300
E: email
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Rev Dr Colin Lawlor
Responsible for assisting the Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the process of discerning vocation, selection and initial training of clergy and advises the bishop and those to be ordained.
E: email
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Rev Emma Racklyeft
Responsible for promoting vocations across the diocese and assisting the Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the process of discerning vocation, selection and initial training of clergy and advises the bishop and those to be ordained.
T: 023 9226 2647
E: email
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Rev Leisa Potter
Responsible for promoting vocations across the diocese and assisting the Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the process of discerning vocation, selection and initial training of clergy and advises the bishop and those to be ordained.
E: email
Assistant to Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Rev Philippa Mills
Responsible for promoting vocations across the diocese and assisting the Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the process of discerning vocation, selection and initial training of clergy and advises the bishop and those to be ordained.
E: email
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Rev Neil Smart
Responsible for promoting vocations across the diocese and assisting the Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the process of discerning vocation, selection and initial training of clergy and advises the bishop and those to be ordained.
E: email
Director of the Portsmouth Pathway and IME 1-4 Adviser
Rev Dr Richard Wyld
E: email
W: Pathways Page