Kenny was such a helpful presence when I landed,” Daniel recalls. “There was no incumbent priest at the time, so it made a real difference to meet someone who knew the community so well.” Kenny felt the same. “Having that shared St Hild background was a natural starting point for us,” he says. “It helped…

I made some wonderful friends who I still see regularly. Studying there healed my academic apathy and gave me the confidence to speak up and boldly profess my love of God’s Word.

The Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) was incredibly beneficial, would wholeheartedly recommend it to any young person thinking about ministry or wanting to explore their vocation. I don’t think I’d be in training now if I hadn’t done it.”

Although already in full-time ministry, Sam pursued graduate study as he ‘recognised gaps in my theological foundations.’ This September, he will help lead The School of Leadership in a new partnership with St Hild, which will offer a Certificate in Theology and Ministry. His hope is that it will inspire students to pursue further theological study.

At first, I honestly believed God had made a mistake—I thought it was just a whim I’d imagined. When the call didn’t go away and I was thrown into leadership, I realised it was time to take it seriously. I decided to explore it with gusto.”

When l first arrived, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect of college life, but l quickly discovered that it is a place that encourages learning, growing in faith and being shaped and moulded in character. Although assignments are important, I’m not academic, but I have enjoyed studying here.”

One of the clearest signs of God at work is seeing churches in the North beginning to embrace diversity,” she says. “Leaders are recognising that mission today must reflect the multicultural reality of our towns and cities.”