Rob moved to us from London, where he worked at a city-centre church before training for ministry at Oak Hill College. Before that, he worked as a financial regulator in the City/Canary Wharf. Rob became a Christian at university, having started out pretty sceptical, and still enjoys thinking about how faith makes sense for those with doubts. He’s married to Claire, and together they have three young children who keep life lively. When there’s a quiet moment, Rob likes keeping active, spending time with friends, watching sci-fi films—and he still hasn’t quite shaken off his love of electronic dance music.

Woody is the Associate Minister, having previously completed his curacy here following his training at Oak Hill College. Before that he worked at a church in Central London as well as for Christians in Sport. Tom is married to Rosie and they have two daughters, Lily and Bethany. He loves sport, including following the (near) successes of Tottenham Hotspur as well as attempting to hold onto his dwindling playing careers in football and cricket.

Caroline is a Curate who specialises in Women and Children’s ministry. Originally an Oncology nurse, she took a year out to work as a Ministry Trainee over 30 years ago and loved it so much she stayed! She trained for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. She has a passion to see women and children faithfully taught the Bible and to live for Christ as their Lord & Saviour. Her ideal day off is a walk and pub lunch with friends.

Nathan has recently joined the team as the youth worker. Before that he worked at Christchurch Bromley as a ministry trainee and youth worker, attending Cornhill training also. He is married to Katrina, who is part of the church family. In his spare time, he loves good walks, anything sport (particularly football and rugby) or food related (might have something to do with his South African roots).

Jill joined us as Operations Director in March 2023 after a long career as a lawyer. She has found a real joy and sense of purpose in using her talents in this new role at St Mary’s…and has learned a few more skills too! Jill is married to Neil and they have a grown up son, Alex.  In her spare time Jill enjoys walking with her dog, regular gym sessions, reading and watching films.

Janet is married to Keith. They have two grown up daughters who are both married and have given them grandchildren. Janet worked in the hospitality industry before she had her family. This is where she learnt the skills to organise events which provide good food and a warm welcome. The ‘Good News’ presented in the Bible is of a God who invites us into His family, so it is both the Gospel and her professional background which motivate and equip her in this role.

Having spent three years as a Ministry Trainee, Tim now works one day a week on everything techie at St Mary’s. The rest of the week he works for a small local telecommunications company. In his spare time Tim enjoys climbing up, and camping on, mountains regardless of the weather, and is also a keen photographer. He is continuing to help with our 14–18s youth work. Tim is always willing to try and fix a broken gadget, but can’t guarantee it will come back in one piece!

Hannah works in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hannah grew up in Basingstoke attending St Mary’s with her parents, brother and sister, and after 4 years living and studying in Bristol, returned home to Hampshire. Hannah is married to Hayden and they have a daughter named Willow. Her hobbies include cooking and singing and she loves nothing more than being on stage.

Ali works in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays and is a Sunday School teacher for ages 4-7 children. She also work as a couture dressmaker and enjoys walking her dogs and pilates. She is married to Rob and has 3 grown up children.

Evie has grown up at St Mary’s and has now decided to join as a Gap Year Trainee. Evie is helping out in children and youth work, the music team and any other “odd jobs” that need doing. Evie enjoys singing, dancing and seeing friends in her spare time, she also loves baking and can’t wait to spoil the rest of the staff over the next year!