Methodist Tutor (Diaconal Formation) and Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer
brownc@queens.ac.uk | 01214522660
I began as a Methodist Tutor at Queens in 2026, having previously trained for ministry here from 2013-2016. Since then, I have served in a variety of appointments in the York, Bristol and South Worcestershire Circuits. Previously I enjoyed what is sometimes called a’ portfolio lifestyle’, raising three children alongside many different roles – including teaching modern foreign languages, marketing for a publishing company, administrator for a children’s and youth charity and much more!
Qualifications
- MA in Theology & Transformative Practice (2019) (Birmingham Newman)
- BA Theology (2016) (Birmingham Newman)
- BA French & Spanish Joint Honours (1986) (University of Nottingham)
- PGCE 1991 (University of Nottingham)
Roles and responsibilities
- I am one of two Diaconal Tutors at Queens, sharing responsibility for diaconal formation. I am also part of the Diaconal Stationing Committee leading students through the process of Diaconal stationing. I am a personal Tutor for both presbyteral and diaconal students, and co-teach Christian Theology, Ritual and Pastoral care with my Anglican colleague.
As both Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer I have an administrative role in ensuring policies, checks and paperwork are up to date as well as helping the Foundation to identify risk and deal with incidents as they arise. Being the Wellbeing Officer also involves being available to support staff and students in a variety of ways
External roles and responsibilities
- As a Deacon, I am a member of the Methodist Diaconal Order – a religious order of the Methodist Church.
