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:

  1. image of Robert Samuel Otule

    Robert Otule

    Vicar, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich

  2. image of roxane liddell

    Roxane Liddell

    Curate, Diocese of London

  3. image of Ruth Edmonds

    Ruth Edmonds

    Ordinand, Diocese of Birmingham

  4. image of Samson Kuponiyi

    Samson Kuponiyi

    Curate, Diocese of Oxford

  5. image of sandra schloss

    Sandra Schloss

    Priest, Diocese of Southwark

  6. image of sok han

    Sok Han Yong

    Associate Priest, Diocese of Oxford

  7. image of sonya newton

    Sonya Newton

    Pioneer Curate, Diocese of Gloucester

  8. Steve Muneza

    Steve Muneza

    Director of Formation and Mixed-Mode Training, Diocese of Durham

  9. Image of Stuart Melchor

    Stuart Melchor

    Curate, Diocese of London

  10. image of susannah brasier

    Susannah Brasier

    Priest, Diocese of Chelmsford


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