This resource is for those at any stage on the journey towards lay or ordained ministerial vocations, who might feel that they would like to have a knowledgeable friend, who is like them, to accompany them along the way.

All the mentors are volunteers who are passionate about supporting people from underrepresented groups on their vocational journey.  Your mentor will not be making decisions on your process or be your advocate.

You and your mentor decide when, how, and how often to meet and they will walk with you for as long as you need them to.

Use the search function below to find the mentor who aligns with where you'd like to proceed on your journey and get in touch to start a conversation.

 

“Exploring vocation is a journey that we always take with others, because discerning vocation is the task of the church, not just individuals. Coming alongside someone seeking to discern where God is at work in their lives and where God is leading, is a huge privilege. Being a mentor will be a rich experience and a blessing: the blessing of seeing the God of love at work in the life of his people.”

Archbishop Justin Welby

Mentee testimonials

Listen to our mentee's stories of how the Mentor Directory programme has helped them navigate the discernment process and having the support of someone who understands what they're going through. Farida shares her story. Other testimonials can be watched by following the links below:

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    Gita Bond

    Vicar, Diocese of London

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    Graham Young

    Vicar, Diocese of Blackburn

     

  3. image of Helena del Pino

    Helena del Pino

    Vicar, Diocese of Peterborough

  4. Iain Bendrey

    Iain Bendrey

    Assistant Chaplain, Diocese in Europe

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    Isaac Lawrence

    Vicar, Diocese of Carlisle

  6. image of Jacqueline Shalloe

    Jacqueline Shalloe

    Curate, Diocese of London

  7. JACQULINE STOBER Picture

    Jacqueline Stober

    Priest-in-charge, Diocese of Derby

  8. image of Jean Burgess

    Jean Burgess

    Archdeacon of Bolton, Diocese of Manchester

  9. image of jenni beaumont

    Jenni Beaumont

    Curate, Diocese of Manchester

  10. Portrait of Jenny Thomas

    Jenny Thomas

    Vicar, Diocese of Southwark


Source URL: https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/vocations/ministry-mentor-directory