Update from TOM Leadership – 18th January 2024

The Order of Mission is sad to receive news concerning an investigation into Mike Breen in the context of his employment at a church in the United States.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all TOM members.

If you have any concerns about or have been affected by the behaviour of any TOM member, past or present, please contact one of the following people who will listen to what you have to say:

Sarah Ashelby (TOM UK Safeguarding Lead) uksafeguarding@missionorder.org
Sarah Price (Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor) Sarah.Price@coventry.anglican.org
Siân Checkley (Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor – Sheffield Diocese) Sian.Checkley@sheffield.anglican.org

Please be assured that any concerns raised will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and appropriate support will be offered.

Whilst Mike has not been involved in the leadership of TOM for over eight years, we recognise there may be a sadness, hurt and concern across the TOM family upon hearing this news as Mike was the founder and Senior Guardian for a significant time. We are actively responding to this news with the support of our Senior Visitor +Ric Thorpe and our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor.

Please join us in prayer and support for those who have been affected at this time.

Gareth Irvine – TOM Global Secretary
Neil Shepherd – Chair of UK Trustees of TOM
Mark Burgess – TOM Senior Guardian