The Sydney Anglican youth arm, Youthworks, and the wider church community is mourning the sudden loss of College lecturer Andy Stirrup, who collapsed suddenly on Thursday night.

Mr Stirrup collapsed following a run with his son, and was not able to be revived by paramedics. He was 51.

Mr Stirrup was faculty of Youthworks College in 2001 after missionary service in Tanzania. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Mr Stirrup came to Australia to study at Moore College in the early 1990's.

He spent five years teaching theological students in Tanzania with the Crosslinks mission organisation.

He lectured in Old Testament, Greek, New Testament Exegesis & Family Ministry at Youthworks College at Loftus in Sydney's South.

"Andy was a foundational and much-loved member of the College faculty, who over 12 years impacted and shaped the lives and ministry of several hundred students" said Youthworks College principal Andrew Nixon. "He will be greatly missed by the College community, but most especially by his wife Kathy, their 3 children, Alex, Chris and James and his wider family" Mr Nixon said.

"Please join us in prayer for them as they grieve the loss of Andy, that they may draw comfort in the faithfulness of our Lord, and the sure knowledge that Andy is now with his Saviour" he said

Mr Stirrup was a member of St Paul's Anglican Church in Menai, southern Sydney.

His funeral will be on Tuesday, 21st January, at 12.30 pm at St Paul's, Menai.

Photo: Andy and Kathy Stirrup at the recent Vivid Light Festival in Sydney