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Leadership team

John Risbridger

Minister

Team Leader. Responsible for leading the team of elders, the preaching programme and many other aspects of church life. Married to Alison.
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Paul Allcock

Minister

Responsible for pastoral care, clusters and home groups. Married to Di.
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Paul Webber

Minister

Deputy Team Leader. Responsible for developing clusters and for students. Married to Rebekka.
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Dan Simpkins

Assistant Minister

With responsibility for youth, young adults and Transform. Married to Jo.
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Mike Pavey

Assistant Church Secretary

Supports the church secretary in various administrative tasks and takes minutes at elders' meetings. Married to Pat.
Chris Tuck

Church Manager

Helps church staff and volunteers use their skills and gifts by working out how things work on the ground. Married to Gill.
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Hannah Chanter

Church Secretary

Leads the team that supports the ministry and makes sure the governance of the church is in order. Married to Chris.
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Dan Deacon

Treasurer

Works as an accountant in his day job, and oversees the church’s accounts and budgets. Married to Debs.
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Richard Blake

Elder

A retired teacher, now involved in outreach to international students, ongoing educational interests and maritime history. Married to Margaret.
Ian Castro

Elder

Involved in outreach to international students and has 40 years' experience in engineering science. Married to Lucy.
Greg Milton

Elder

Involved in mission, the evangelism group and cluster groups. Also a teacher. Married to Alison.
Pete Norbury

Elder

Looks after the student team. He works for an American multi-national company. Married to Ruth.
Bryan Stonehouse

Elder

Passionate about global mission, is also chair of International Teams UK. Married to Joyce.
Tony Watkins

Elder

Managing director for Culturewatch, exploring the interface between faith and culture. Married to Jane.
Alison Risbridger

Ministry Assistant

Involved in various areas including children, students and women’s ministries. Married to John.
Sally Campbell

Pastoral Coordinator

Develops pastoral care in the church, supporting people of all ages who are experiencing physical or emotional difficulties.
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Chris Allcock

Leadership Apprentice

Learning from the leadership team. Married to Joy.