Anna Malnutt
Anna Malnutt is a Community Development Coordinator in Rochdale, and has worked within churches and the charitable sector over the last 10 years working to connect communities, bring people together, and provide opportunities for those who may be otherwise unable to access them.
Anna found her way into the structures of Methodism through 3Generate (as well as finding her husband there!) and is passionate about enabling children, young people and young adults to have a voice within the church that is genuinely heard and listened to; as well as enabling them to help shape the church into something they are proud to be part of.
Anna holds firmly to the belief that God isn’t finished with the Methodist Church, and is excited about being a part of its future.
Dawn Wood
Dawn is a lifelong Methodist, starting out from a Cornish Chapel, and experiencing membership in the largest and smallest congregations along the way.
As Director of Development of the charity Minstead Trust, Dawn exercises responsibility for developing sustainable future operations, in response to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
Prior to joining Minstead Trust Dawn was a charity consultant, supporting national charities to develop good governance, create "living" strategic plans and implementing them with effective outcome monitoring and evaluation programmes. Dawn’s early career was in
marketing: holding positions as a Buyer for The Boots Company and Marketing Manager for Ty-Phoo Teabags.
Dawn is married to Andrew and lives in Hertfordshire.
Richard Andrew
The Revd Richard Andrew is currently serving as the President of the Conference 2025-26. Growing up in rural North Yorkshire, he studied philosophy and theology in London before moving to the South-East.
He trained at Wesley House, Cambridge before joining a circuit in Sheffield, training ministers and teaching theology in a university setting as Director of York Institute, and working in the Connexional Team as Director of Learning and Development.
He has a deep passion for the renewal and refreshing of the Methodist Church and the rediscovery of its DNA as a growing, inclusive, evangelistic and justice-seeking church.
Keith Hickey
Prior to retirement, Keith spent 18 years with British Gas, leaving them as Director of Finance and Planning in the Power Generation Business Unit. He then spent 18 years in the Charity Sector where his roles included Group Director, Resources of RNIB, Finance Director of Help the Aged and Chief Executive of the Charity Finance Group.
Keith has served on a number of committees in the Charity Sector, including being a member of the Charity SORP committee for 11 years and the ICAEW Charities Technical Committee for 10 years. He has contributed to a number of publications on Charity pensions and investments and edited a book on the Role of the Charity Finance Director.
Keith is married with two daughters and enjoys walking and watching rugby; he is a member of Orpington Methodist Church, where he has been a Church Steward and Treasurer. He has been a Trustee and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Methodist Homes since 2019. He was a Trustee of Livability between 2008 and 2019 and their Treasurer between 2015 and 2019.
Sonia Hicks
The Revd Sonia Hicks, who comes from a long line of Methodists as far back as her great-grandfather who was a Local Preacher in Jamaica, has served as a Circuit Superintendent in three connexions: Britain, the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and Americas and the Methodist Church in Ireland (MCI).
She served as President of the Methodist Conference 2021-22, and is currently chair of the Northampton District.
Matt Forsyth
Matt Forsyth is a local preacher and steward. He is the Mission Team Leader in the Northampton Methodist District. Within this role, Matt leads a diverse team of lay and ordained leaders.
As Mission team Leader, Matt works to see a flourishing sustainable network of circuits of worshipping communities that are growing, evangelistic, justice-seeking, and inclusive in their outworking of the mission of God.
That means areas like New Place for New People (NPNP), Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS), and the lay leadership development form key parts of his role. Matt is a member of the Missions Committee and currently serves on the NPNP guiding team.
Jonathan Hustler
Jonathan Hustler was born and brought up in Norwich. His parents were Methodist and he was involved in the life of the church from an early age. During his first year reading History at Durham University, he heard a call to presbyteral ministry. He was trained at Wesley House Cambridge.
Before his first circuit appointment, Jonathan spent a year in Rome, studying at the Gregorian University. He then served in circuit appointments in Buckinghamshire, Teesside and Lincolnshire before returning to Wesley House as Vice-Principal in 2011.
In 2014, Jonathan joined the Connexional Team as Ministerial Coordinator for Oversight of Ordained Ministries. He was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Conference in 2017 and Secretary in 2019.
Jonathan is married to Lesley and has two adult children.
Paul Spray
Paul Spray is a local preacher in the Oxford Circuit, and Representative Synod Secretary for the Northampton District.
His background is in international development - he has worked for Christian Aid, Traidcraft, the Catholic Institute for International Relations, and the government Dept for International Development.
Sarah Parkin
Sarah has been part of the Methodist church since her infancy and is currently a Presbyter in the Bramhall & Wythenshawe Circuit; she is also part of two New Places for New People Communities.
Sarah enjoys nurturing others in their faith-development and encouraging and facilitating people and congregations to explore their gifts and calling.
Before candidating for ministry Sarah worked in the public and charitable sectors with a particular focus on a range of public policy issues.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys cooking, reading and going to the theatre (when opportunity allows!)
Joanne Cox-Darling
The Revd Dr. Joanne Cox-Darling is a Methodist Presbyter with extensive experience in ministry across the UK. Joanne is passionate about helping people making connections that count - an ambition which is as much about relationship as it is about ideas.
Joanne's research interests are in the field of practical theology, and she has published articles and lectured on mission, apologetics, cross-cultural experience, Fresh Expressions, Hybrid Church, Death and Dying, and Christian leadership.
She is a regular contributor on BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought, serves on the Connexional Council, Methodist Conference, District Policy Committee, and Southlands Methodist Trust. Joanne drinks tea, makes ceramics, and tries to remain curious in the midst of complexity.
Michael Long
The Revd Dr Michael (Mike) Long is superintendent minister of the Forest and Newham circuits in East London. He has been a minister since 1990 and served in a variety of circuits, most of these being in the London area.
Mike has a passion for urban ministry, and sees churches as having a vital role to play in sustaining and developing communities. He is interested in issues of housing and social justice, and is the Methodist-nominated trustee on the board of Action for Children.
Mike is married with two grown-up children, and enjoys astronomy, cycling, and is a very slow member of the Serpentine Swimming Club.
David Matthews
David Matthews is a lifelong Methodist and has been a local preacher since 1986. He is in the choir at Wesley Memorial Church, and has directed several musicals there.
He is Emeritus Professor of Diabetes Medicine at Oxford University, having fundraised for, and established, the Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism. There he headed the teaching, clinical care and research.
He was a past Chair of the Trustees of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF), and is currently the Chair of the Trustees of the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Alethea Siow
Alethea is a lawyer by profession, having worked for a number of leading banking and property finance law firms.
She has held a number of non-executive and trustee roles including Council Member of the Royal College of Music, Group Board member of A2Dominion, and Trustee of the London Early Years Foundation.
At present, she is also a Trustee of the London Music Fund.
Within Methodism, she was a member of the connexional Property Development Committee and Vice-Chair of the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes.
At present, she is a circuit steward in the West London Mission Circuit, Chair of the trustees of Methodist Central Hall, Manchester and Chair of the Resourcing Committee.
Mucha Chisvo
Mucha is currently Superintendent of the Birmingham (West) & Oldbury Circuit. Served in Birmingham district council committee for 2 years.
Prior to these positions he served in the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe’s Conference, as Circuit Superintendent for eight years in different three circuits, rural and urban. He had an opportunity to serve as district coordinator of evangelism. Six years as Christian Broadcaster with FEBA Radio of Zimbabwe.
In politics, Mucha gained experience in governance as a spiritual mentor and advisor of the Premier during the Government of National Unity in Zimbabwe, and worked to promote interfaith religious organisations as well as being a link person with NGOs.
Mucha is passionate about the welfare of refugees, social-justice, administration, strategic planning, and diplomatic approaches to challenging issues. He studied Philosophy and Humanities with the Jesuits School of Philosophy in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Favourite sports and games being soccer, darts, chess, and snooker.
Judith Neal
Judith is currently a lay worker in the Derby Circuit and has been a local preacher for over ten years. Prior to becoming a Methodist Judith was a member of the Church of England and served as a Reader in a small church in Derbyshire.
A long time ago, or so it seems, Judith studied voice at Birmingham Conservatoire and sang professionally with Opera de Lyon in France and in Britain.
Before taking up her role on the Derby Circuit she taught as a vocal coach in the East Midlands in schools and privately.
Judith is currently the president of a WI in Derbyshire which keeps her grounded in ordinary life.
Judith enjoys playing the piano, gardening and walking and likes to watch cricket in the summer and Rugby Union in the winter if time allows.
Tom Hart
Tom is currently studying Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music and working as a session trumpet player.
He is a member of and chaplain to the National Methodist Youth Brass Band and is excited to be undertaking his local preachers' training.
Tom has previously served on the Mission Committee, the former Methodist Council and Conference under his previous role as Youth President.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys going to the theatre and volunteering at events such as 3Generate and Cliff Festival.
Cliff Shanganya
The Revd Cliff Shanganya is a dedicated servant of God, currently serving as a Presbyter in the Thames Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church of Great Britain. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Cliff was trained and ordained in the United Methodist Church of Zimbabwe in 2001.
His ministerial journey has taken him to various roles, including serving as a missionary pastor in Botswana and hospital chaplain in Scotland. In 2017, Cliff joined the Methodist Church of Great Britain, serving in the Norfolk Central Circuit before his current appointment. He is passionate about nurturing faith and empowering communities
Cliff is also a gifted Gospel musician with music available on YouTube. His musical ministry complements his pastoral work, inspiring and uplifting congregations. Cliff often shares the stage with his wife, Christine, as they sing together, blending their voices in harmony.
As the founder of Word Is My Parish Children’s Foundation, Cliff is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. His foundation aims to provide support and resources for children's development, and he is proud to have his family involved in this mission.
Barbara Easton
Details coming soon