Special Announcement: New Vice Principal of Moore College

We are delighted to share that the Principal has appointed The Rev Dr Paul Grimmond as the next Vice Principal of Moore Theological College, commencing 1 January 2026.

Paul is a much-loved member of our College community, having joined the Faculty in 2017 as Dean of Students. Since then, he has taught in the Ministry Department and played a key role in the revamping of ministry courses with the development of the Intentional Ministry Reflection (IMR) program, and introduced a more intentional preaching program. Earlier this year, Paul stepped into the role of Head of the Ministry Department following the appointment of Mal York as Dean of Students.

Reflecting on this appointment, Paul shared:

“I am thankful to God and to Mark for the opportunity to serve the College. It’s such a privilege seeing students growing in their love for Jesus and their love for people, and I am looking forward to contributing to that process in new ways.”

Principal Dr Mark Thompson warmly welcomed the appointment:

“Dr Paul Grimmond is a much-loved member of the Faculty who has made a remarkable contribution in the eight years he has been with us. His personal warmth and integrity stand out among his many qualities and I am sure he will be an excellent Vice Principal.”

We give thanks to God for Paul’s faithful service to date and look forward to seeing how He will continue to work through Paul in this new role. Please also join us in praying for Paul and Cathy as they prepare for this next season, and for Simon and Margie Gillham as they begin their transition out of College over the coming months.

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Last night the Governing Board approved the Principal’s nomination of the Rev Jack Day to join the Moore College Faculty as a lecturer in Old Testament from January next year. Jack is a graduate of the College who is just completing a PhD in Old Testament at Cambridge University. Before embarking on this study he was serving as an assistant minister at St Paul’s Carlingford.

Jack is married to Katie and they have three children, Oscar (7), Heidi (5) and Max (3) with another due in late December. While they have been in Cambridge they have been active and much-loved members of All Saints, Little Shelford.

Jack says,

“It’s a privilege to be asked to join the faculty and I am thankful for the opportunity! I’m excited about playing a role in helping students to trust and treasure the Old Testament, and as a family, we are looking forward to being a part of the warm fellowship of the College community once again.”

The Principal, Dr Mark Thompson, is enthusiastic about Jack’s appointment.

“Jack is a fine scholar, a good teacher, and a wonderful pastor. Those in the churches he has served in Sydney and in Cambridge testify to the delightful Christian man that he is and the very significant contribution the entire family have made. We are very much looking forward to having him back at College and using his gifts for the benefit of our students and the glory of Christ.”

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Moore College is pleased to announce that last night the Governing Board approved the Principal’s nomination of Mr Josh Apieczonek to join the Moore College Faculty as a lecturer in mission and Head of the Mission Department from January next year. Josh is a graduate of the College who has worked at St Andrews Cathedral School and St Andrews Cathedral, before serving with CMS in France for the last ten years. Josh worked with the GBU as well as an elder in a local church, Croix Rousse Evangelical Church. He is married to Susannah and they have three children, Zali (16), Reuben (14) and Heidi (12).

Josh has written, “Our God has such a heart for the lost in our world and we’ve loved serving him and his people in France. What an enormous privilege and a pleasure to be part of the Moore College community, encouraging global mission so that more people, from Mont Blanc to Mongolia to Mt Druitt, would know Jesus.”

Josh’s passion for cross-cultural global mission is very evident. He is ideally suited to take the College’s mission engagement forward in the years ahead.

“It is a delight to be able announce Josh’s appointment”, said Principal, Dr Mark Thompson. His commitment to the teaching of the Bible and to reaching lost men and women all around the world with the gospel is genuine and infectious. I am very much looking forward to the Apieczonek family joining the College community.”

Josh will commence his ministry with the College on 1 January 2026. During the first half of next year, Josh and Susannah will also be fulfilling some final home assignment duties with CMS.

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