Resident team members are:
Andrew Bain
Born in Edinburgh, Andrew is a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church, now licensed by the Bishop of Edinburgh as Chaplain to Emmaus House, and has served for twenty years in local churches and in selection and training roles for candidates for ministry.In addition, Andrew works as a spiritual director, retreat conductor and life coach; most importantly, he’s proud Dad to three young people, all working in the arts.
Janet Matthews
Growing up in Northern Ireland, Janet experienced the joys of country life but also the hardship of “the Troubles”.
A registered nurse, midwife and lecturer, Janet brings experience in caring and support for those in need, working with young people and educational development. Janet is currently undertaking diploma level training as a cognitive behavioural therapist.
John Penman
Now in his second year at Emmasus house. After 16 years as a parish priest in Glasgow, London and East Central Scotland, John works as a Support Worker with Autistic adults and continues to minister in the Edinburgh Diocese. His interests include theology, film and theatre and he trained in Spirtual Direction via the Craighead Institute.
Farhana Nazir
Originally from Pakistan, where she undertook undergraduate studies, having studied MTh in Princeton theological seminary, she is currently in her final year Post graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh. She joined the Emmaus House Community in October 2o10. Looking forward to returning to Pakistan in 2012 to continue her work in her homeland.
James Stewart
Now working part-time as a worker-priest in the finance industry, and part-time as a workplace chaplain covering the city’s airport, a shopping centre, and an industrial area. James has been a full-time parish priest in the Church of England, an actor on the road, and lived and worked for a year in an ecumenical retreat house on Holy Island, Northumberland.
