The Purpose of the Research Centre
Membership & Involvement
Senior Associates
Specialists with high-level research capacity (by invitation).
Associates
Active researchers and practitioners (by invitation).
Affiliates
Those with a general interest in engaging with Centre discussions.
Contacts
Individuals who wish to stay connected through updates and networking.
Research Centre Activities
The Centre for Missional Research facilitates collaborative learning between researchers and practitioners across all mission spheres.
Featuring book reviews, research summaries, and opinion pieces.
Periodical publications summarising key research projects.
Opportunities to engage with the authors of Catalyst Discussion Papers.
A reading group meeting monthly or every six weeks to discuss selected books.
Collaborative projects within the Centre.
Events featuring guest researchers and mission leaders.
The Research Centre's Blog
The Centre’s blog is an initiative of Bishop Tim Harris, and offers thoughtful, practice‑oriented content on theology and mission, with a particular emphasis on missional innovation and local engagement within the context of St Barnabas College’s broader mission research hub.
Contacts
Director:
The Rt Rev’d Dr Tim Harris
Principal:
The Rev’d Dr Joan Riley
Senior Associates:
Assoc. Prof. Lorna Hallahan
Dr. Jenny Richards
The Rev’d Dr. Lyndon Shakespeare
Dr. David Turnbull
