Last updated 14th November 2022

Making Disciples Team

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
Mrs Stephanie Rankin Stewardship Resourcing Officer stephanie.rankin@blackburn.anglican.org
Ms Christy Sawyer Stewardship Resourcing Officer christy.sawyer@blackburn.anglican.org
Prof. Richard Carter Everyday Faith r.carter@lancaster.ac.uk
The Revd. Adam Thomas Director of Whalley Abbey adam.thomas@whalleyabbey.org
Mrs Gill Ireland Schools of Prayer gillyireland@gmail.com
The Revd. Mike Print Advent and Lent Devotionals vicar@stgeorgechorley.co.uk
The Revd. Paul Payton Warden of Spiritual Directors frpaulp@yahoo.com
The Revd. Damian Platt Everyday Faith/Discipleship App damian@christchurchthornton.uk
The Revd. Sam Crossley Podcasts sam_crossley@zoho.com
Ms Anna Rankin Administrative Support anna.rankin@blackburn.anglican.org

The Ven. Mark Ireland

Archdeacon of Blackburn

Lead for Making Disciples

mark.ireland@blackburn.anglican.org