David R. Peel is a minister and theologian of the United Reformed Church. He has served several pastorates as well as being principal of Northern College, Manchester (1993–2003), director of academic development for the North East Oecumenical Course (2003–2006), education and training officer for the URC Northern Synod (2006–2009), and moderator of the URC General Assembly (2005–2006). He is author of several books and now lives in active retirement in Northumberland.