About us

Step forward is organised by a group of DDOs (“Diocesan Directors of Ordinands” – HR for the Church of England), Assistant DDOs, and Young Vocations Champions, who long to see young Christians exercising their gifts in mission and ministry.

Revd Steve Proudlove (Assistant DDO, Leeds)
Revd Dr Alastair Prince (DDO, Durham)
Revd Rebecca Lumley (Vocations Team, York)
Revd Dr Dan Christian (DDO, Sheffield)
Mr Vic Wilson (Ministry Experience Scheme Manager)
Revd Hannah Richardson (Young Vocations Champion, Durham)
Revd John D’Silva (Young Vocations Champion, Durham)

About us

Step forward is organised by a group of DDOs (“Diocesan Directors of Ordinands” – HR for the Church of England), Assistant DDOs, and Young Vocations Champions, who long to see young Christians exercising their gifts in mission and ministry.

Step Forward 2026 – Saturday 7th March 2026: Please save the date, booking will open in the Autumn

10.30am to 4pm

Bishopthorpe Palace, York, England YO23 2GE