Find out more about the CPAS staff involved in our resources, events and training.
James Lawrence – Leadership Principal
James is not your run-of-the-mill kind of guy. For a start, he confesses to a love of ironing and early mornings. Ask any graduate of the Arrow Leadership Programme about the latter and they'd probably agree - the 'late breakfast' on residentials begins at 7:45am.
As the director of the CPAS development team and Arrow, James lives and breathes what he teaches. More than just the raison d'etre for Arrow and Growing Leaders, James really does exist to help church leaders to be led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus and lead more to Jesus.
It's worth noting that phrase, which concludes with his greatest passion - people coming to know Jesus. A former associate minister and adviser in evangelism, since joining CPAS he has fulfilled a number of roles, written several books and courses, as well as having a four-year secondment to the Springboard evangelism initiative.
Energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence give you a good handle on James.
On top of his work promoting leadership development throughout the Church, James has a busy life full of his wife and three children and a fitness regime driven by a love of sport. Perhaps that's why he loves early mornings - so there's enough waking hours to fit it all in.
T 01926 458419
E jlawrence@cpas.org.uk
Charles Burgess – Leadership Specialist
A quick glance down Charles' military CV reveals that he once managed the engine programme for the RAF's latest fighter aircraft, led a team based at Rolls-Royce in Bristol and, for many years, worked closely with NATO colleagues in Europe and Canada.
And after all that he's happiest living under an airport flight path and hearing the sound of a low-level aircraft. Takes all sorts, I suppose.
But there's a much more human side to Charles, most aptly demonstrated by the early morning priority of making a cup of tea for his wife.
Once that task is fulfilled, he loves living life to the full, meeting people and supporting church leaders in building a stronger culture of leadership and mission in their churches. Why not become one of those people and get in contact with Charles yourself to find out more.
T 01225 858682
M 07895 860399
E cburgess@cpas.org.uk
Carol Street – Arrow Leadership Programme manager
Choosing the right road in life has led Mrs Street down some interesting paths. But that's not a bad thing, because Carol likes to be on the move. Above all she likes to be going places with others - and with a destination in mind - because it's people and purpose that excite Carol most.
Perhaps appropriate as somebody who likes walking (what's described as trekking to most people is just a gentle stroll to Carol), she is a former branch manager for Clarks shoes.
For somebody who could well be known as 'Mrs Arrow', just think of Carol as the eponymous hero for all your Arrow queries. As the manager of a programme with such a name she's sure to point you in the right direction.
T 01926 458410
E cstreet@cpas.org.uk
Kirstin MacDonald – Leadership Administrator
Kirstin is a self-confessed car fanatic and aspires to one day own her dream sports car. At the moment cars have more of a functional role in her life, but at least they successfully ferry her to and from work each day.
And as much as she loves driving, Kirstin's grateful that her current home is a little closer to the CPAS office than her former dwellings overseas.
Once she's arrived at her desk, you may well come across her to discuss booking for a CPAS event, resource or even the Arrow Leadership Programme.
T 01926 458436
E kmacdonald@cpas.org.uk
