Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the College is made up of representatives from the two dioceses whose area it covers: London and Chelmsford, the Dean of the College and a representative from the General Synod of the Church of England.
Co-Chairs
The Bishop of London,The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres KCVO DD FSA
The Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell
London Diocesan Representatives
The Revd Prebendary Nick Mercer, Vicar General, London Diocese
The Revd Simon Downham, Vicar, St Paul's Hammersmith
Mr Jeremy Jennings, Treasurer, Holy Trinity Brompton
Chelmsford Diocesan Representatives
The Ven David Lowman, Archdeacon of Southend
The Revd Canon Jane Freeman, Vicar, St Bartholomew's, East Ham
Mr Steve Webb, Chief Executive, Chelmsford Diocese
General Synod Representative
The Revd Jonathan Clark, Rector, St Mary's Stoke Newington
The Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Dean of the College
Also in attendance:
The Revd Dr David Hilborn, Assistant Dean and Director of NTMTC
The Revd Dr Andrew Emerton, Assistant Dean and Director of SPTC
Mr David Orton, Finance Director
Mr Neil Taylor, Bursar
Student Representatives
The Bishop of London Richard Chartres
“At a time when fragmentation and partisanship can appear to threaten the credibility and effectiveness of our ministry, St Mellitus represents a bold step of faith and trust. We believe that as we pursue the harder path of unity in diversity, the College will prove to be an instrument of the Spirit in equipping the whole people of God to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell
“As we seek to train men and women for ministry and mission in a rapidly changing context, St Mellitus College offers the Chelmsford Diocese a flexible and inclusive approach for theological and ministerial education and formation. It is very exciting to be part of this pioneering initiative.”
The Dean Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
“St Mellitus College is a very exciting place to work. It brings together students from across the spectrum of the church to learn about and prepare for mission in the contemporary world, in a way that tries to be open to the Spirit of God and learning from each other. We have a fantastic group of students, a great staff team and it is a privilege to be part of it.”
Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, David Ford
"One of the most important experiments to have happened in British theology and church theological education for a long time. The way it is bringing together academy and church, including church at the grass roots - that collaboration is just full of potential for the future and I feel everyone should watch this space. What it can do is something that really no other theological institution in the country can achieve at the moment."