Staff

Rob moved to us from London where he was studying and working at a city-centre church. Before church work, he did four years in a “proper” job as a financial regulator in the City/Canary Wharf. Becoming a Christian in his early twenties, from a position of scepticism, Rob enjoys considering how Christianity relates to those who doubt its claims. He is married to Claire and they have three “lively” toddlers. He cannot shake off his love for electronic music and…

Tom joined us as our curate 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 a little daughter, Lily. 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.

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…

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…

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.

Dan has grown up coming to St Mary’s and has now decided to join as a Gap Year Trainee. Dan is helping out with children’s and youth work, the music team and other “odd jobs”. Dan enjoys playing, and listening to music, seeing friends, and unlike the rest of the staff team, will choose a hot chocolate over a cup of coffee.