Teaching

Andy is Care Pastor at Deeside Christian Fellowship Church. His training for Christian ministry has included two years at All Nations Christian College, the Cornhill Training Course, a masters in Biblical studies from Trinity Seminary in Indiana and more recently a two year course in Biblical Counselling.

Andy’s website

Andy and his wife Tina and we have two young boys. They live in Garstang (between Lancaster and Preston) where Andy is a pastor at Garstang Free Methodist Church. As a couple they love God’s Church, and see it as such a privilege to serve God’s people and so are looking forward to joining the Family Week at Capernwray.

Andy’s website

Cristi is the Lead Pastor of Carnforth Free Methodist Church and a regular teacher at Capernwray Bible School. He is passionate about communication and community, longing to see the local church become a hub of radical discipleship. He loves good coffee, reading books, watching indie movies and listening to music.

Cristi’s website

Dave’s passion is communicating biblical teaching to today’s cultures, and he has spoken in many countries to conferences, colleges and churches. He has contributed to many books and has authored two: Planetwise – Dare to Care for God’s World (IVP, 2008) and God Doesn’t do Waste (IVP, 2010), selected by Third Way magazine as one of its books of the year for 2010.

Dave’s website

Derek Burnside is the Principal of Capernwray Bible School. He’s married to Penny, is a member of St Cuthbert’s Church in Over Kellet, and when not working enjoys cycling, swimming, squash, tennis, reading, film and theatre.

Sample talk by Derek

Ian is the Dean of Students at Capernwray Bible School. He was born and brought up on a small sheep farm in North Yorkshire and shepherding has always been a passion of his. He attended university in Lancaster before coming to Capernwray Bible School as a student in 2005, later joining as a staff member.

Jeff serves as senior counsel and senior vice president of training for Alliance Defending Freedom. He is also a distinguished fellow of law and culture with the Center for Cultural Leadership and a fellow with the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity.

Jeff’s website

Jill has been associated with Capernwray for a number of years. She and her husband, Stuart, are now Ministers for a large church in the USA and regularly serve on mission trips with Operation Mobilisation. Jill has a great teaching gift and brings much humour and warmth to her lectures.

Jill’s website

John has been teaching at Capernwray for many years and brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge to his lectures.

Kim is the Student Studies Coordinator at Capernwray Bible School. She lectures on the topics of Prayer and World Religions on the Bible School programme and is part of the Holidays Guest Team.

Mark is the Director Emeritus of Capernwray. He is the second eldest son of founder Major Ian Thomas and was Managing Director of Capernwray for over 30 years.

Paul is the UK Director of Walk Through the Bible Ministries. His continually growing passion is to see people reached with the Word of God.

Paul’s website

Peter is a member of Capernwray’s Board of Trustees. He also regularly teaches on our Bible School and Holiday programmes. He is a past director of Operation Mobilisation and Chair of Keswick Ministries.

Ridge Burns the Executive Director/CEO of InFaith. Ridge encourages staff members to use their unique gifts to serve the Lord wholeheartedly in whatever type of ministry God calls them.

Rob has been at Capernwray for many years and previously served as our Principal. He is an internationally renowned speaker, bringing a wealth of experience to his role. Rob has some amazing teaching series, a particular highlight being Getting the King out of the Boy and The Transforming Friendship.

Sample talk by Rob

Sam is Pastor of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Geneva

Sam’s website

Seidel is a Lecturer in Theology at Spurgeon’s College, London. He teaches in the areas of Christian mission, evangelism, apologetics, world religions, preaching and ministerial training.

Seidel’s website

Stuart began his christian ministry at Capernwray before moving to the US where he transformed Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin. He is a now a minister at large with Elmbrook and has established Telling the Truth Ministries.

Stuart’s website

Sue is a retired member of our Bible School team and is a regular teacher on our holiday programmes. One of the many things Sue loves to do is drink tea with a good friend at a favourite tea shop or drink tea alone but with a good book. Books are her friends too!

Dr Tim Chester is the pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire; a faculty member of Crosslands Training; and the author of too many books.

Tim’s website