Methodist Tutor
deighs@queens.ac.uk
I joined the staff in September 2025 after serving as a Methodist presbyter for over 20 years. I have served in circuit appointments within the London, Bolton, Rochdale, and Lancashire districts. I have held roles as the presbyteral and synod secretary for the Bolton and Rochdale districts, and at the connexional level, I have served on various connexional bodies. Before joining the Queens Foundation, I served as a Mission Partner in West Africa, working with Partner churches on their theological educational needs.
Roles at Queen’s
I am one of the Methodist Tutors at Queen’s and, as such, a member of the Ministerial Formation Team, which supports our students in their ministerial development.
External roles and responsibilities
I have recently returned to the United Kingdom after serving as a Mission Partner in West Africa. At present, I am not a member of any external committees; however, my previous experience includes serving on several committees, including the Methodist Faith and Order Committee.
Research interests and supervision
My area of interest is Missiology, with a research focus on the Missio Dei within John’s Gospel.
