Lecturers
The vast majority of our lecturers and staff have experience of being mission workers in countries such as France, India, Argentina, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Peru, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia.
Rev. José Laussu
José is the Principal at Tilsley College. He worked in the oil and gas industry and then sensed God’s calling for ministry. Having studied at multidenominational theological institutions shaped his identity as a minister and provided him with helpful role models of evangelical preaching and pastoral care. For more than 22 years, he has served in Christian ministry, drawing deeply on the gracious wisdom of Scripture and its life‑changing power. His calling is shaped by a genuine heart for mission and pastoral care, expressed in ways that connect naturally with people across generations and from diverse backgrounds. Whether in formal teaching or everyday conversation, he brings Scripture to life and builds relationships marked by compassion and understanding. Besides English, he speaks Portuguese and French.
David Irvine
David graduated from Highland Theological College with a BA(Hons) (2015) and has an MTh in Scripture and Theology from Union School of Theology, Bridgend (2022).
He has long experience in discipleship and pastoral ministry among students. His responsibilities at Tilsley include overseeing mentoring, personal discipleship and devotions for students as well as teaching in the related areas within our programmes.
He is married to Rosie and they worship at St Silas Church, Glasgow. Together they enjoy offering hospitality and playing board games.
Gareth Armstrong
Gareth worked as a banking advisor in internet banking until 2017. After being on a GLO team in France, he felt challenged by God and left his job to study at Tilsley. He completed the Baccalaureate in 2021.
His passion for teaching the Bible, defending the faith and sharing the gospel grew along with a desire to serve God in Scotland. God’s call led him to take up a role as lecturer at Tilsley and to serve in his local community with his home church Townhead Christian Fellowship in Stevenston.
Gareth recently completed his Masters Degree in Biblical Interpretation with London School of Theology.
Associate Teaching Staff
José Junior
José Junior is Brazilian and has degrees in History and Theology with a specialisation in Christian Philosophy. He completed a Masters in Religion and Society in 2022. Junior has extensive experience in the areas of Christian education, counselling, discipleship and the training of Christian leaders.
Junior, his wife Luana and daughter Maria live in Kilsyth and attend Kilsyth Community Church. They like to cook Brazilian meals and take long walks in Colzium Park.
Mark Davies
Mark is a former Principal of Tilsley College. He and his wife Shirley served as missionaries in Zambia for twenty years engaging in Bible teaching, developing mission, resourcing infrastructure and HIV/AIDS intervention work before coming to Tilsley College. Prior to this Mark, a native of Swansea, had started a career in engineering having qualified with a BSc from Bath University.
Mark completed an MTh in biblical interpretation. Mark and Shirley have two daughters and three sons
Dr. Stephen McQuoid
Stephen is the General Director of GLO Europe and a former Principal of Tilsley College.
He has a passion for evangelism and apologetic and a heart for Europe. Stephen is a family man, married to Debbie with three children.
He is a prolific reader and writer of books and is regularly invited to speak at national and international events.
Allison Hill
Allison grew up in Aberdeen and taught there for eight years before coming to Motherwell to study at Tilsley College.
She went on to be the College administrator for a number of years and currently works in the GLO Centre as PA to the General Director, Stephen McQuoid.
Allison has recently taken on some of the role of the Student Welfare Manager.
Simon Marshall
Simon is a previous Principal at Tilsley College and now lectures on all the College’s programmes. He is the International Director of European Christian Mission (see more info below).
He has taught French and English at Hebron School in India and in the Faroe
Islands. He holds a BA in Literary Studies and Theological Studies and an
MA in Biblical Studies .
Simon served as pastor at Beacon Heath Church for eight years before moving to the International Church of Prague for three years.
Guest Lecturers
Tilsley also invites other lecturers to be part of the teaching; these are all people with wide-ranging experience of church and mission work.
Garry lectures on all the College’s programmes.
Garry worked along with his wife Kim in church planting work in France for 10 years, where two of their three children were born.
Garry is a graduate of Tilsley College and holds a BA in Theology with Cross-cultural studies and MTh in Biblical Interpretation.
David worked in Africa with AIM for a year. After a few years in church ministry in Belfast, he trained at Moorlands College and London School of Theology. David has served as a pastor in Strathaven.
Derek was a missionary in the Middle East for many years where he was involved in Bible teaching, writing commentaries, producing resources for the national church and friendship evangelism.
Allan is a previous Principal at Tilsley College (2025) and now guest lectures on all the College’s programmes.
Allan holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Birmingham (2018). He helps lead a church plant in Darnley Mill, Glasgow. He is married to Jacqui and they have three children and seven grandchildren.
Allan is semi-retired but still active as a Bible teacher across Scotland and in Tanzania where he supports Berea Bible College. Moshi, which he founded. As a Swahili speaker he is actively pursuing ways in which to support the church in East Africa.
James is a qualified principal teacher in a secondary school with experience in full-time, local church
ministry, and is now engaged full-time in church planting. His passion for evangelism and discipleship contributes to the Cert HE programme at Tilsley.
James is married to Linda and they have three grown children. He also serves as Chaplain to Queens Park football team.
David worked for ten years in Japan as a missionary with OMF International. He taught mission studies
courses at ICC for sixteen years until its closure. He is now the pastor of Millerston United Free Church in Glasgow, and also works as a freelance mission researcher, writer and teacher.
Zach, an elder of Greenview Church, Glasgow, is married to Fiona and they have three children. Zach has long experience in youth ministry and local church leadership. He is also a qualified counsellor with BCUK and serves the Church in that area of ministry.
Pastoral, Student Welfare & Administration
Vikki Barlow
As Registrar, Vikki is involved in various aspects of the academic administration and the organisation of key events in the college year.
Vikki and her husband Alex have been married since 2016; they have two small children, Arthur and Henry.
This role is covered by Allison Hill and Jan Goodall.
Vacant
We are currently open to applications for this position.
Wendy Harder
Wendy is the College librarian. She is a Canadian missionary seconded to serve at Tilsley through Greater Europe Mission (GEM). She also works in the GLO Bookshop.
Wendy is a widow with two daughters who are also living with her in Scotland – Allyssa and Brianna. They attend Hamilton Baptist Church.
Vacant
We have a staff member responsible for maintaining links with the college’s Alumni.
Esther Baxter
Esther is the College cleaner who keeps the place fresh and sparkling.
Esther is married to John and they have four children. Esther and John are members of Liberty Church in Bellshill.
Esther is a keen long distance runner and has completed five marathons so far!
