Faculty

Alan Scotland

Principal, Lecturer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Qualifications
MA International Peace Studies
Bible College of Wales Diploma in Theology and Related Subjects

Academic background
Lecturer at Trinity School of Theology from 2003 to present

Current role
Principal of Trinity School of theology
Lecturer on several of the Pastoral modules
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Global Horizons Trust
Elder at New Life Church, Rugby
Board member of United Christian Broadcasters (UCB)
Board member of Asian Outreach

Personal Information
Alan is a former student of Trinity School of Theology (when it was based in Swansea and known as the Bible College of Wales) and is a respected pastor to pastors. He and his wife, Betty, have been in ministry for over 25 years, travelling extensively throughout the UK and into Africa, USA, South America, China, Hong Kong, India and Europe. He also serves on the Board of UCB (United Christian Broadcasters). Alan and Betty founded Lifelink International which comprises an international group of churches and ministries.

Alan teaches regularly at Trinity on various aspects of pastoral ministry and evangelism, as well as being involved in the pastoral care of the students. He is also involved in strengthening churches and training leaders where he is keen to develop relationships across the wider church, and unlock ministry resources in people so that they are positioned for the imminent worldwide harvest. Alan and Betty have four grown-up children; three sons and one daughter.

Hobbies and interests
Alan is a devoted grandfather to his 6 grandchildren and he spends time with them whenever he can. He also enjoys spending quality time with friends and the occasional meal out!

Ian Rawley

Vice Principal; Lecturer; Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Qualifications
MA (Cantab.)
MTh (Bangor University)
Barrister-at-Law

Academic background
Lecturer at Trinity School of Theology from 2003 to present

Current role
Vice Principal of trinity School of Theology
Lecturer of Pastoral Ministry module and on other pastoral modules
Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Global Horizons
Justice of the Peace
Pastor of New Life Church, Cambridge

Personal Information
Ian became a Christian in 1974 and was dramatically baptised in the Holy Spirit soon afterwards. After studying history in the USA, he read law at St John's College, Cambridge and then completed his legal studies in London to become a barrister in 1980. Not long afterwards, he went to Bible College to prepare for 'full-time' Christian ministry. It was while he was there that he met and married his wife Carole. Ian teaches regularly on various aspects of pastoral ministry and works closely with the Dean of Studies on the development of the School curriculum. Along with his wife, he has pastored churches in South Wales and West Yorkshire, and currently leads New Life Church, Cambridge. Through their clear prophetic and teaching ministry, they are involved in the oversight of the churches that are part of Lifelink International, as well as ministering to the wider church. Their four children (two now married) are aged between 18 and 27.

Hobbies and interests
In what little spare time Ian can snatch, he enjoys walking, reading, the theatre, cooking and fine dining!

Ewen Robertson

Director of Training, Lecturer

Qualifications
PhD in progress (University of Wales): Thesis: An examination of the New Church approach to overseas mission, seeking to demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach of these churches to overseas mission.
MTh (University of Manchester)
Other Theology courses with qualifications gained from London School of Theology, Covenant College and All Nations Christian College
MA in Careers Education and Guidance (University of East London)
Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Diploma in Careers Guidance (University of Huddersfield)
BA (Hons) Degree in History (University of Reading)

Academic background
Principal of Trinity School of Theology 2005-2009
Director of Training at Trinity School of Theology 2003-present
Lecturer at Trinity School of Theology 2003-present

Current role
Director of Training at Trinity School of Theology and Global Horizons Trust. This involves: overseeing the curriculum and Faculty at Trinity School of Theology (TST), and maintaining and liaising with our university partners on all curriculum development. In terms of overseas development, Ewen liaises, on behalf of the Global Horizons board, with TST's partner colleges overseas. He also works with the Global Horizon's Board on the strategic development and direction of the College.

Lecturer in a variety of modules: New Testament, Mission, Church History, and gives inputs into Pastoral and Personal Development.

Personal Information
After studying History at Reading University, Ewen worked full time with Campus Crusade for Christ for two years amongst university students. He then trained as a careers adviser in 1988 at Huddersfield University, and worked for 10 years in a Careers Company. He completed the Institute in Personnel and Development qualification in 1994.
Ewen has a passion for overseas mission. He has made several trips to India, where he has been involved in projects to alleviate poverty and promote vocational guidance and helping to develop theology colleges. He has also been involved in similar work in South Africa and China.

Ewen's main desire is to help people develop to their full potential, hence his strong interest in education and training.

Hobbies and interests
Ewen's spare time interests include playing tennis, running, swimming, hill walking, cinema and theatre, listening to a wide range of music from classical to pop (favourite band: Beatles), cooking, reading novels and gardening. Favourite food: chicken jalfreizi or medium rare steak.

Gordon Williamson

Director of Student Development, Pastoral Oversight, Lecturer

Qualifications
MTh (Bangor University)
Diploma in Ministry Studies (Bizweni Bible College, South Africa)
Certificate in Supervisory Management (Institute for SM)
Certificate in Rural Community Economic Development (Lampeter University)
Diploma in Town and Country Planning (Liverpool Polytechnic)

Academic Background
Vice Principal at Trinity School of Theology 2006-9
Dean of Students at Trinity School of Theology 2003 – 2010
Lecturer in New Testament at Trinity School of Theology 2003 – present.

Current Role
Director of Student Development (with his wife Helen)
Lecturer in New Testament

Personal Information
My wife Helen and I held pastoral oversight of an evangelical church in Rossett, North Wales from 1990 – 2002, before leaving for a year of study in South Africa. As well as being students, our time there was spent as house parents, which helped us to mentally prepare for roles in student pastoral care.
The year in South Africa marked a turning point in our lives, as the call to study there was the result of a powerful move by the Holy Spirit. From that time on we moved into full-time Christian work at the college, known then as the Bible College of Wales in Swansea. Our roles and experience have developed over the years, but our heart is still to see our students reaching their full potential in the kingdom of God.

Family and Interests
We have three married daughters and four grand-children and we love to visit them whenever we have the chance.
I love to go out running, fell walking, playing tennis, reading and the occasional Sudoku challenge (the tougher ones!).

Helen Williamson

Director of Student Development, Arts Coordinator

Qualifications
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, De Montfort University- (in progress)
Foundation in Art and Design: Swansea Metropolitan University 2008
Certificate in Ministry. Bizweni, Cape Town, South Africa 2002 (Validated by: The Commonwealth Open University.)
Counselling Training: Basic and Intermediate. Yale College, North Wales 1997

Academic Background
Dean of Students at Trinity School of Theology 2003-2010

Current Role
Director of Student Development (with her husband Gordon)
Co-ordinator of the social and creative development programme

Christian Ministry Experience
Bible College of Wales, Swansea. (Residential) 2003-2009:
Assisting the Dean of Students in the delivery of student pastoral care, development and welfare.
Assisting in the provision of pastoral care discipleship programme, ensuring appropriate orientation and reception for new students, ensuring student representation through Student Council and provision of a suitable range of recreational and social opportunities.
As Arts Co-ordinator, raising the appreciation, training and development of the arts as a medium for communication. Organizing and helping to deliver the college Arts elective. To oversee the promotion and presentation of two art exhibitions within the college campus.
Coordinating regular classes in the visual arts with a relaxation and social aspect for students.

Darland Evangelical Church, Rossett Wrexham. 1989-2002:
Assisting in Church leadership and pastoral care.
Youth and children work.
Leading a women prayer group
Leading Alpha Groups
Community outreach

Cape Town, South Africa. Bizweni Ministry Centre 2002
House Parents to cross cultural residential students
Youth and children work
Social outreach in Townships
Leading an Alpha Group

Interests and Family
Looking at the above bio of some of my life experiences there is a distinct pattern between caring ministry and creative practice, which does say a lot about me. I do also love walking in the countryside and I have had the privilege of living in a rural places, home and abroad; being immersed within a beautiful landscape has a regenerating effect on me, good for ones soul! I love music that affects my emotions and moves me to tears. I love reading books that challenge my thinking and take me deeper into my relationship with God. Tennis is my game and I am a member of a local club. I love my family. I am so thankful to God for giving me such a loving and caring husband, we have three daughters, three son-in-laws and four grandchildren.

Mike Brown

Visiting Lecturer in Missiology

Qualifications
MA, PGCE, BSc, Pastor

Background
Mike was born in 1960 and raised in the city of Manchester. After studying mathematics at Liverpool University he became a Christian at the age of 21. Believing it was right for him to become a missionary in Albania, he attended the Bible College of Wales from 1983-1986. In 1989 he went out to live in Kosovo province in what was then known as Yugoslavia.

He was involved in Bible teaching ministry both in Kosovo and among Slovak believers in the northern province of Vojvodina. After moving to Albania in July 1991, Mike then began a church-planting ministry in and around Korca, southeast Albania in 1991.

This continued until 2002 whilst working at various times on an MA in Missiology from Fuller Seminary in California. Mike's work culminated in working full-time for two years (2002-2004) in the Albanian Bible Institute, Durres. He and his wife Suela, along with their two children, Nathanael and Anastasia, live in Nuneaton where Mike and Suela pastor a church. Mike is also a qualified teacher of mathematics.

Tim Morley

Lecturer

Qualifications
MTh (in progress), BA Th, Pastor

Background
Tim leads both the Evangelism into the Future and the Development of Christian Faith Through History modules at Trinity. He lives with his wife, Amanda, in Liverpool and is a co-pastor of a thriving inner-city church in Liverpool. Tim and Amanda have two adult children.

Mike Orsmond

Visiting Lecturer in Hermeneutics

Qualifications
BComm; MA Biblical Interpretation

Background
Mike Orsmond is from East London, South Africa. There he spent most of his youth playing competitive water polo and surfing at Nahoon beach. In the last year of high school, at the age of 17, he became a Christian and started on the great adventure with God by daily following Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Having completed a Bachelors of Commerce degree at Rhodes University and following a very short stint as a school teacher, Mike felt God was calling him into youth work. So, for the next two years he was a youth worker in a Baptist Church in South Africa. Then he came to London for a one-year working holiday. However, many opportunities opened up for him and now, some years later, he is still living in the United Kingdom.

During his time in London he not only worked for a Japanese commercial bank but also worked for an Anglican church, St Michael's, as a lay assistant, before going to the London School of Theology to do both an undergraduate theological degree and a Masters in Aspects of Biblical Interpretation. Following graduation, he became an Open Learning tutor at the London School of Theology, and the associate minister at Rickmansworth Baptist Church. Mike then moved to Swansea as a full-time lecturer at Trinity School of Theology for a year prior to his marriage to Victoria in the summer of 2009. Mike and his wife Victoria now live in london and Mike is once again very involved in Rickmansworth Baptist Church as well as lecturing at Trinity School of Theology.

Tony Martin

Visiting Lecturer in Prayer & Mission and Christianity & the Arts; Pastor

Qualifications
MTh; BA.

Background
As a young man Tony earned a first class honours degree in Fine Art. Shortly thereafter he became a Christian, and ever since has been seeking to bring together Christianity and the arts. Tony is lead elder of Mid-Somerset Community Church in Glastonbury, UK, and recently spearheaded the first annual Grace festival in the town. Grace is a Christian-themed, fringe arts festival incorporating music, drama, painting and other art forms.

Tony is an established artist in his own right, and often helps to run the Art Tent at the Soul Survivor youth festivals held each year at Shepton Mallett. As well as playing a significant role in the Christianity and the Arts elective, Tony teaches the prayer aspect of the 'Discipleship and Mission' module. This class, among other things, examines the prayer life of founder Rees Howells. Tony is married with one son and two daughters.

Peyton Jones

Visiting lecturer in Evangelism into the Future

Qualifications
Masters in Theology (in progress): Wales Evangelical School of Theology

Background
Peyton Jones, who is from the USA, has been in full-time ministry since 1993. His background in ministry comes from the mega-church context in Huntington Beach California. Becoming a Youth Pastor at 19 years old, he cut his teeth on ministry until the same church asked him to become an Assistant Pastor two years later. Peyton later served as interim pastor, where he served until the Lord called him as an overseas missionary.

Since 1999, Peyton has served as an evangelist, pastor, and church-planter. As well as pastoring Pillar Community Church, Peyton is a visiting lecturer on the Evangelism into the Future module.

Richard Maton

Visiting Speaker

Background
Richard, a previous Principal, along with his wife, Kristine, were both deeply influenced by the ministry of the late Director of the Bible College of Wales, Samuel Howells. They continue to support the staff and students through intercessory prayer as the Lord directs along with other projects within the community. Richard also speaks occassionally at School meetings.

Steve Mckenzie

School Accountant

Qualifications
BA (Hons) Applied Languages (Liverpool)
Magistrate (Justice of the Peace – JP)

Current role
College Bursar and Trust Accountant (responsibilities include student fees, bill payments, audit, management accounts, salaries
Human Resources

Personal Information
Steve has been married to Roni for 35 years and they have 2 sons - both married. Steve is also a learner grandparent!! Steve is a former Emmanuel School pupil (part of the former Bible College of Wales)
Stev and Roni previously owned and ran small holiday cottage complex in West Wales - quickly purged that dream out of the system!! He is currently living in rural Carmarthenshire where he also sits as a JP in Carmarthen and Llanelli with particular skills in administering domestic violence justice. Steve is fluent in German and has rusty degree level French and Spanish. He is still harbouring dreams of living in the South of France

Hobbies and interests
Steve loves travelling and holidays and is a keen photographer - particularly on holiday. He volunteers at the National Garden of Wales - buggy driver. Steve also enjoys reading (current favourite the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child), walking and gardening.

Wendy Hitchen

Senior Administrator and Marketing Manager

Background
Wendy is the Senior Administrator and Marketing Manager for the School. Her main responsibilities include marketing the School and overseeing the admissions and academic registry process. She also provides administrative suppport to the Principal and the Trust board.

Wendy is a qualified nurse and from 1998-2008 worked full time for the NHS as a theatre nurse.In 2008 Wendy and her husband, Jon, made a decision that Jon was to go to Bible College. Wendy has worked part time at Trinity since May 2009 in an administrative role and enjoys the variety that this position brings.

Irena Toska

Academic Registrar and Librarian

Qualifications
Maths Degree with Qualified Teaching Status
BTh(Hons) Ministry Studies

Current role
Academic Registrar and Librarian at Trinity School of Theology

Personal Information
Irena comes from Albania and prior to moving to the UK to study, she worked as a maths teacher in Fier, Albania. She became a Christian in 1992 whilst studying at university in Tirana and felt drawn to further Bible study and to experience a different culture in the UK. Irena completed her studies at Trinity in July 2009 and now works at the School. Irena's main roles are to manage the School library and also the academic register for each student

Hobbies and interests
In her spare time, Irena enjoys cooking for her friends and spending quality time with those close to her. Irena also loves the outdoors and walking in the local countryside. Irena also enjoys meeting people form different cultures and diverse backgrounds.