Staff

	Rev. Dr. Martin RobinsonPrincipal and Chief Executive of Springdale College: Together in Mission.Martin was born in India of missionary parents and then brought up in Scotland where his father was a church planter. In his early 20’s Martin trained for the ministry and his first church was inner city Birmingham. That muti-ethnic congregation engaged in church planting and Martin together with his wife Lynda went to lead one of those church plants. After 13 years in local ministry, Martin went to work for the Bible Society in a variety of roles. In his role as Director of Mission and Theology and since then, Martin has written many books on the broad theme of mission, including Faith of the Unbeliever and Invading Secular Space. In 2002 Martin joined Together in Mission as the National Director. Follow Martin’s blog here
	Bob Stradling Vice Principal and Chief Operating Officer.Bob qualified as an accountant before moving into the world of Higher Education. He has worked at Sunderland University and Durham University and is still a Visting Fellow at Durham Business School. His most recent appointment before joining Springdale College: Together in Mission in September 2010 was as the Head of School for Business and Creative Industries at Inverness College UHI. Whilst in Sunderland he was part of the leadership team at a Baptist Church in the city centre. He graduated with an MA in Missional Leadership in 2009.
	Rachel Renfrew Administration Manager/AccountsRachel is a graduate of Durham University and for a number of years ran her own business. She joined Springdale College: Together in Mission in December 2010 and attends Pavilion Christian Community. Rachel can be contacted regarding fees,
	Peter Horrox Technical/Web Support and AdministratorPeter studied Television Technology and Production at Birmingham City University. He joined Springdale College: Together in Mission in March 2010. He has a number of roles within the organisation including dealing with assessments and managing Moodle, the virtual learning environment operated by the college. He attends Pavilion Christian Community.
	Dr. Richard RobertsDirector of Studies (MA)Richard has 25 years of experience of rural church leadership and he and his wife are currently church planting in Dorset. He has helped support church leaders and projects at home and overseas. He started working life as a GP and then moved into psychotherapy, which he practiced part-time, alongside leading a church, until 2000. Richard has had many years experience of training people in the church, the NHS and in other contexts. He has an MA in Theology and an MSc in Counselling, Supervision and Training.
	Rev. Dr. Andrew HardyDirector of Studies (BTh)Andy is the programme leader for the BTh (Hons) Mission. He is an ordained minister and completed his doctorate in 2009 on “A Theology of Spiritual Formation and Prophetic Ministry.” He also has masters degrees in Counselling and Missiology and Evangelism. He joined the team here at Springdale College: Together in Mission in September 2010.
	Rev. Dan YarnellDan lectures at Springdale College: Together in Mission as well as being the National Coordinator of the Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Great Britain and Ireland. He has a Masters degree in New Testament Theology from Lincoln Christian College, Illinois
Natalie Kennaugh Natalie first came into contact with Springdale College in 2008, when she moved from New Zealand to be involved in ICYUK, and study towards the MA in Missional Leadership. A quick trip home followed to complete a Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching (secondary). Then in 2011 Natalie re-joined the UK, and in September, the admin team for Springdale. Natalie doesn’t enjoy people not understanding her over the phone, but does enjoy all the live music, travel, and opportunities that England offers.