Andy Farmer (second from left, back row) is to be ordained this September. Here he sets out his vision for being a deacon in the workplace.
You can read more about Andy’s understanding of the diaconate as a model for servant leadership here: https://cofedeacons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/deacon-in-the-workplace1.pdf
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Gill has been a missioner in Nigeria, Romania and various parishes in England. She was ordained a 'distinctive' deacon in 1991. In this capacity she was warden of the College of St Philip the Deacon in Exeter diocese, and founder member of the CofE Network of Distinctive Deacons https://cofedeacons.org. She has also written the story of her own call, Deacon by Design. https://www.waterstones.com/book/deacon-by-design/gill-kimber/9781910719794
She's passionate about the diaconate and, now retired, continues to support those who are called to this ministry.
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