People (Page 2)
Carlile College
Carlile College is located in the East of Nairobi – not far from where the first settlers built the railway linking Mombasa to Uganda. It is an Anglican College of Higher Education run by Church Army, Africa. St Mary’s have had an ongoing link with the college since David Williams went to there in 1999 and took over as Principal. In 2016 Rev Captain Patience Wanzala was appointed as Principal. There are four schools of study: Theological Students Over 2000 evangelists…
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
www.csw.org.uk Christian Solidarity Worldwide is a human rights organisation which specialises in religious freedom and works on behalf of those persecuted for their beliefs. They defend, uphold and promote the right to freedom of religion in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Through advocacy, they challenge world leaders to fulfil their duty to protect religious freedom. They are expert consultants for religious freedom at the United Nations.
Open Doors
www.opendoorsuk.org Serves persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries. They supply Bibles, emergency relief, and help believers stand strong and persevere. In the UK and Ireland, they help the church to pray, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom.
Rector
Rob Phillips
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…
Curate and Youth Lead
Tom Woodbridge
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.
Assistant Minister: Children and Women
Caroline West
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.
Operations Director
Jill Forsyth
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.
Pastoral Coordinator
Janet Waldock
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…
Technical Support Specialist
Timothy Furlong
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…
Church Administrator and Rector’s PA
Hannah Jenkins
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.
Church Administrator
Jo Edwards
Jo works in the office on Wednesdays. She is married to Nick, and they have 3 children who are all currently in secondary school. Jo loves people and organising things, so she is excited to be serving in the office where she can enjoy both! In her spare time, Jo can often be found at her sewing machine making quilts. She also enjoys country walks, reading and jigsaw puzzles.
Gap Year Trainee
Ed Mason
Ed grew up coming to St Mary’s and has now joined us as a Gap Year Trainee. Ed will be helping with the children’s and youth work, all things tech, and other “odd jobs” that need doing! Ed is also attending the South Central ministry training course once a week, and is looking forward to diving deeper into God’s Word and what it means for us today. In his spare time, Ed enjoys going on bike rides with friends, riding…
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