Yarnton Manor is the home of the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Centre at Yarnton Manor in Oxfordshire, UK
Our Vision:
To build and nurture a vibrant Christian community of scholars and students from across the disciplines, as well as pastors, ministry leaders, and local church members, who are committed to excellence in biblical research, theological education, and ministry training, in order to advance the Kingdom of God, in the academy and through the local church, for the glory of God.
Our Field:
• Yarnton Manor and the surrounding Yarnton, Begbroke, and Kidlington Communities
• Professors and Students at Oxford University, with influence around the world
• The greater Oxford community, through its churches and ministry organizations
• Christians seeking to leverage their vocational platforms for Kingdom impact
• Leaders from across the UK and Europe: the larger Academy, the Church, and its Culture
• The World, because the world still comes to Oxford, and Oxford goes to all the world!
What We Value:
Spiritual: growing in our knowledge and relationship to Jesus
Biblical: committed to studying, teaching, and living out Holy Scripture
Intellectual: acquiring knowledge and wisdom, a renewal of the mind
Relational: nurturing healthy relationships with others, living in community
Functional: developing and using our gifts and abilities in service to others
Cultural: praying and working towards a spiritual renewal and a cultural renaissance
Missional: sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ
Our Team:
Dr. David and Beverly Fleming, Executive and Associate Directors
Annie Smith, Estate Manager
Jon Butler, Facilities Manager
Teresa Trafford, Housekeeping Manager
Rev. Dan Steel, Ministry Program Director
Dr. John Lennox, Distinguished Research Fellow