Craig Gardiner, Tutor

Craig Gardiner, LLB, BD, MTh PhD, Tutor in Christian Doctrine

Craig grew up in the North of Ireland and first came to Cardiff to study Law. After a time in legal practice he returned to the University and South Wales Baptist College where he trained for Baptist Ministry, gaining en route, a BD and a Masters in Christian Doctrine. He went on to complete a PhD on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the nature of Christian Community, written under the supervision of the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams and Revd Dr Karen Smith.
Craig spent eight years pastoring a Calvary Baptist Church in Cardiff before returning to the University and the Baptist College in 2011 as a tutor in Christian Doctrine. He has a particular interest in the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and has an ongoing interest in the interaction of doctrine, spirituality, worship and ethics.
Over the last ten years he has also served as a member of the BUGB Council and the Faith and Unity Executive, as well as the Baptist Peace Fellowship and Retreat Group. He has helped co-ordinated Worship for the annual Baptist Assembly and is a regular broadcaster for BBC radio.
Craig is married to Meredith. They met on Iona and Craig is a member of the Iona Community. They have two children, one of each. If he had more time to spare Craig would spend it making and listening to music as well as going hill walking.

Peter Stevenson, Principal

Peter K. Stevenson, MA BA MLitt PhD FHEA, Principal and Tutor in Practical Theology

Peter Stevenson moved to Cardiff to begin work as Principal in September 2011. Prior to coming to Wales he taught at Spurgeon's College in London, where he was the Director of Continuing Ministerial Development.

Before getting involved in theological education Peter had served for 17 years as a Baptist minister in Bedford, Shirley (Solihull) and in south London. He enjoys teaching various aspects of Christian doctrine and practical theology, and spends a lot of time encouraging students to preach and communicate more effectively.

For over 15 years Peter has been developing strong links with churches in Ghana. This cross-cultural experience throws helpful light on the mission challenges facing churches in the UK, and is reflected in the module he is developing on ‘Majority World Voices: Global South Theologies’.

Peter is married to Susan who is also a Baptist Minister. When they have free time they enjoy walking, swimming, reading and going to the cinema. Peter also serves as the Chairman of the Trustees of the Ghana Christian Support Group.

Martyn Moss, Resource Manager

Martyn was born into a mining family and brought up in the Cynon Valley village of Aberaman . Until joining the College Martyn worked in the Coal Processing Industry mainly in the manufacture of smokeless fuel and chemical by-products. From commencing his employment as an engineering apprentice Martyn left Wales in 1980 to take up his first management position in Chesterfield , Derbyshire. Returning to Wales in 1984 he progressed through various management grades to become a senior manager in both process and engineering departments.

After a life changing experience in early 2004 Martyn became a Christian and, not always patiently, waited for God's leading in the workplace. He therefore feels that his exit from the coal industry into the service of the College in September 2006 is an answer to prayer and God's calling. Martyn is married to Sue and whilst they have no children of their own, share 3 boys and one girl from previous marriages, all grown up.

Karen E. Smith, Tutor

Karen E. Smith, BA MDiv DPhil (Oxon), Tutor in Church History and Spirituality

Karen Smith has been teaching at the South Wales Baptist College since 1991, and is the pastor of Orchard Place Baptist Church in Neath. She was brought up in Georgia (U.S.A.) and graduated from Mercer University in Macon and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She then went to Oxford University where she did research on eighteenth century Baptist life. Dr Smith has written a number of articles and contributed to scholarly works on Baptist history and spirituality. She is a retreat leader and a regular contributor to BBC radio. She is married to Paul Harris and they have two children, Taylor and Caleb.

Simon Woodman, Tutor

Simon Woodman BA MLitt, Tutor in Biblical Studies

Simon grew up in Sevenoaks in Kent, and has degrees from Sheffield and Bristol Universities . After training at Bristol Baptist College, Simon joined the pastoral team at Counterslip Baptist Church, Bristol, and had an exciting ministry in this thriving and growing church.
Simon joined the staff at South Wales Baptist College in 2004 as the Tutor in Biblical Studies. His specialist research interest is the book of Revelation. In addition to teaching biblical studies, he is responsible for the "Listen, Learn and Serve' course, which provides an excellent opportunity for congregations to be trained and inspired for discipleship and service. Contact Simon for details of modules starting soon.