We believe that the church is a family and so every member has a role to play. 

However, we also have a dedicated staff-team who lead, run things day-to-day to help “prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the whole body might be built up” (Ephesians 4:11-12).

Andy Brewerton – Vicar

Andy grew up in Margate in Kent and worked at the BBC in London as a Studio Engineer in the TV News department. Andy came to faith in Jesus when he was 24-years-old after joining an enquirers group at his local church. He is married to Amanda and they have two grown-up sons. Andy worked as an assistant minister in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex before becoming the vicar of Kilnhurst in 2009. He tries to keep fit with running and is interested in model railways and amateur radio, his callsign is G7YAB!

You can contact Andy on 01709 589674 or by email.
 

Ben Shires – Curate

Revd Ben Shires

Ben is from South Wales (don’t let the accent deceive you!) but has lived in various parts of England for the last 10 or so years. He grew up in a Christian family but it wasn’t until he was 19 that he discovered the Christian message was relevant to him and was such good news! Ben now loves that he can help other people make that same discovery. In his spare time Ben enjoys running, climbing, reading, and trying to improve his baking and DIY skills (mixed success so far). You’re likely to see him being dragged around Kilnhurst by his very enthusiastic and friendly dog called Wilson.

You can contact Ben on 07805 654448 or by email.

Lydia Proudman – Children and Families Worker

Lydia put her trust in Jesus when she realised all the stories she’d heard about him as a child were true, and he really had the power to rise back to life after his death. She spent her teenage years being increasingly thankful that she could find forgiveness with him. She now loves teaching children and young people those same truths, in the hope that one day they will also put their trust in Jesus. Lydia is a keen walker and always enjoys a good board game – all challenges are accepted!

You can contact Lydia on 07511 776617 or by email.

Amanda Brewerton – Administrator

Amanda came to faith as an adult after being invited to go along to a barn dance at her local church by a neighbour.  She is married to Andy and they have two adult children. Before children she worked in retail HR and as an administrator for two national charities before re-kindling her love of all things admin by volunteering at a local community centre when the children were at school. Since then she’s worked for 3 different churches, supporting the vicars with their (extensive) admin tasks. Her favourite parts of the job are looking after wedding couples and paying the bills! She loves football, books and socialising.

You can contact Amanda on 01709 589674 or by email

As well as the staff team, we have two church wardens and an elected PCC (made up of lay members of the church family) who are entrusted with oversight of the church.

Church wardens:
Colin Proudman and Simon Langmead.

PCC members:
Sue Lamprell, Jo Airey, Kadie Fenton-Wightman, Jill Sanderson, Craig Ferrier, Lynne Walker and Anne McCormick.

Deanery Synod Representatives:
Jane Proudman and Jenny Newman.