'Paula is one of the most lucid, engaging and
stimulating teachers I have encountered. Her probing, encouraging style blends academic rigour with a rare ability to communicate.
When I want to build up my clergy, she is top of my list...'
The Rt. Revd. Nick Baines, Bishop
of Croydon
'Paula Gooder
has a unique place in British biblical scholarship. Her creativity is matched by rare insight and an ability to communicate
her wisdom. It has been my good fortune to work with her over the last decade, and her influence and reputation as a biblical
scholar are richly deserved.'
The Revd. Prof. Christopher C. Rowland, Dean Ireland Professor for the Exegesis of Holy Scripture,
University of Oxford.
'Clergy
in the Diocese of Southwark have delighted in Paula Gooder's scholarship and outstanding communication skills as she has
offered them new insight and fresh thinking on the Old and New Testament on conferences and study days over several years'
The Revd Dr. Jane Steen, Canon Chancellor and Theologian, and Director
of Ministerial Training, Southwark Cathedral.
Dr Paula Gooder is a very remarkable theologian and teacher.She is a fine scholar and a particular expert
on the Apostle Paul. She has the ability to communicate her passion with great skill.
The Revd Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton
Paula Gooder is an exceptional teacher
and an inspiring theologian. I have experienced her work with small groups and large audiences of both clergy and lay people,
and she is an unfailingly stimulating speaker and teacher, always drawing out the best in others. As a scholar Paula has the
gift of making biblical studies accessible, and she opens up the scriptures in a way which allows them to speak with a freshness
and renewed relevance for ministry and mission.
The Revd Mark Pryce, Bishop's Adviser for Clergy Continuing Ministerial Education, Birmingham
Diocese.
Paula is an excellent
biblical teacher. Both clergy and laity immediately respond to her infectious enthusiasm, considerable scholarship and skill
as a teacher. I would encourage any diocese, college or parish lucky enough to be able to get her to grab the opportunity!
The Venerable Sheila Watson, the Archdeacon of Canterbury.
Paula's engaging style, insight, academic research and clear
presentation made for a most inspiring and thought-through provoking presentation at our recent Staff Conference
Roy Crowne, National Director Youth
for Christ
