Vision and Values
Adventurous and Christ-like formation for the renewal of the church and the transformation of communities
We are:
- Courageous
- Pioneering
- Prayerful
- Collaborative
The vision of our college is to help you grow deeper roots in Christ and expand your capacity to join God’s work. We believe every member of St Hild is a light that God is sending to our region. Our aim is to equip people for that calling through transformative community life, excellent theological learning and a contagious passion for God and the kingdom. The best way to learn about St Hild is to experience us personally – we run Open Days throughout the year and are always eager to host visitors. We hope you’ll take up this invitation to see us for yourself. If you accept a place of study, we believe you will finish your time with us better equipped to follow God’s call, wherever that may take you.”
Daniel McGinnis, Principal
Expansive Mission
- We draw our inspiration from the first Christians to share the gospel in Britain and especially St Hild (c. 614-680AD).
- Our college life is geared to help people listen for the Spirit and join the work of the kingdom in their own contexts.
- We have an expansive view of mission that constantly enlarges our horizons. For us, this means helping to make disciples, grow and plant churches, raise new ministries, pursue transformative justice and seek the flourishing of all creation.
Prayer and Formation
- We want to help every member of our community grow deep spiritual roots.
- Our aim is to be like Jesus, becoming disciples in every aspect of our lives as we share the life of God. At the heart of this is prayer.
- We believe in combining study, service and a deepening life with God, but we recognise that this isn’t easy.
- Our tutors know what it is like to face the challenges of ministry.
Flexible Learning
- We have an excellent track record for flexible learning.
- Each of our students has an individual learning pathway put together specifically for their needs.
- Our learning community is wonderfully diverse – our best learning is often from each other.
- We work with those new to academic study to build their confidence; we can also provide stretching further study for those looking to teach, write or develop original research.
- We are committed to rigorous academic study that deepens and enriches faith.
Growing Community
- We are our students.
- We unite Anglicans, Baptists and Independent church members in a partnership run in our region, for our region.
- We are passionate about training spiritual leaders contextually to fulfil their callings while staying in their local area.
- We bring together a diverse and hospitable community to learn in face-to-face settings framed by prayer and worship.