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Steve & Liz Burston
Lead Pastors
Steve and Liz both met while working in London and have been married for 20 years. Through their marriage and journey together, they have experienced the amazing love and grace of God and are passionate that St John’s would be a place where this same love and grace would be experienced. In September 2017 they began with their three daughters Grace, Alice and Lily the new exciting adventure of leading St John’s Crawley
Steve & Liz Burston
Lead Pastors
Steve and Liz both met while working in London and have been married for 20 years. Through their marriage and journey together, they have experienced the amazing love and grace of God and are passionate that St John’s would be a place where this same love and grace would be experienced. In September 2017 they began with their three daughters Grace, Alice and Lily the new exciting adventure of leading St John’s Crawley
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Reninca Hill
Discipleship Pastor
Reninca is married to Carwyn and has two children. She has previously worked as a special needs primary school teacher and worked for Hope Health Action as a missionary in Haiti and with refugees in Uganda. Reninca is passionate about including all children no matter what their background, disability or challenges, as well as helping children know that they are unconditionally loved by God and discover who Jesus is for themselves through Bible based fun teaching
Reninca Hill
Discipleship Pastor
Reninca is married to Carwyn and has two children. She has previously worked as a special needs primary school teacher and worked for Hope Health Action as a missionary in Haiti and with refugees in Uganda. Reninca is passionate about including all children no matter what their background, disability or challenges, as well as helping children know that they are unconditionally loved by God and discover who Jesus is for themselves through Bible based fun teaching
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James Hamilton
Worship Pastor
James is our Worship Pastor. He has lived in Crawley his whole life and is married to Emily. James has a passion for sung worship and music, for creativity and all things guitar, and is so excited to see the worshipping community in the heart of Crawley grow.
James Hamilton
Worship Pastor
James is our Worship Pastor. He has lived in Crawley his whole life and is married to Emily. James has a passion for sung worship and music, for creativity and all things guitar, and is so excited to see the worshipping community in the heart of Crawley grow.
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Helen Seward
The Bridge Co-Ordinator
Helen is married to Mickey and together they have two sons. Helen co-ordinates The Bridge Cafe at St John's Crawley, a social action cafe for probation officers and their clients.
Helen Seward
The Bridge Co-Ordinator
Helen is married to Mickey and together they have two sons. Helen co-ordinates The Bridge Cafe at St John's Crawley, a social action cafe for probation officers and their clients.
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Sam Buck
Curate
Sam is married to Amy and together they have two young daughters. Sam is a curate at St John’s, having previously worked in churches in London and Worthing focussing on youth work. He is passionate about seeing communities transformed and people filled with hope as they encounter God’s love. Sam loves good music, drumming, running and discovering new food.
Sam Buck
Curate
Sam is married to Amy and together they have two young daughters. Sam is a curate at St John’s, having previously worked in churches in London and Worthing focussing on youth work. He is passionate about seeing communities transformed and people filled with hope as they encounter God’s love. Sam loves good music, drumming, running and discovering new food.
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Will Kane
Ordinand
Will is our Ordinand which means he is training to become a Vicar in the Church of England. At St John's he is our Young Adults Pastor and has a heart for Young Adults and seeing them become audacious, faith filled disciples of Christ in Crawley and in their spheres of life. Outside the Church Will has a passion for all things cars and F1 and has now realised that dream of owning a Ferrari has come crashing down since working at a Church.
Will Kane
Ordinand
Will is our Ordinand which means he is training to become a Vicar in the Church of England. At St John's he is our Young Adults Pastor and has a heart for Young Adults and seeing them become audacious, faith filled disciples of Christ in Crawley and in their spheres of life. Outside the Church Will has a passion for all things cars and F1 and has now realised that dream of owning a Ferrari has come crashing down since working at a Church.
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Hazel Swan
Operations Director
Hazel oversees our operations. She is passionate about justice and international development and has spent some time living and working overseas. Her current obsession is increasing the size of her houseplants.
Hazel Swan
Operations Director
Hazel oversees our operations. She is passionate about justice and international development and has spent some time living and working overseas. Her current obsession is increasing the size of her houseplants.
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Paul Fitzgerald
Creative Lead
Paul is our Creative Lead. He has previously worked as a Graphic Designer in both Cambridgeshire and London but has always wanted to work on projects that have a social or faith-based aspect to them. Away from work, he is a keen film enthusiast, likes reading or watching anything horror related and loves all things football.
Paul Fitzgerald
Creative Lead
Paul is our Creative Lead. He has previously worked as a Graphic Designer in both Cambridgeshire and London but has always wanted to work on projects that have a social or faith-based aspect to them. Away from work, he is a keen film enthusiast, likes reading or watching anything horror related and loves all things football.
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Valentina Davis
Accounts Clerk
Valentina is helping with Finance. She has been in Crawley for a couple of decades and travelled to over a dozen countries. Valentina is married to Ken. They are passionate about the Word of God and sharing it in Crawley and beyond. She would adopt all homeless cats if she could.
Valentina Davis
Accounts Clerk
Valentina is helping with Finance. She has been in Crawley for a couple of decades and travelled to over a dozen countries. Valentina is married to Ken. They are passionate about the Word of God and sharing it in Crawley and beyond. She would adopt all homeless cats if she could.
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Nicky Heymans
PA to Steve Burston
Nicky has lived most of her life in Zimbabwe, Africa, and came back to the UK with her family in 2005. She is happily married to Kingsley and they have 3 grown up children (plus a daughter in law!). She loves jigsaws, walking and helping people to grow in their relationship with God. After over 35 years’ experience in various PA, secretarial and office managerial roles, in churches, health care and education, she is blessed to be able to support Steve and Liz in what God has called them to do at St Johns.
Nicky Heymans
PA to Steve Burston
Nicky has lived most of her life in Zimbabwe, Africa, and came back to the UK with her family in 2005. She is happily married to Kingsley and they have 3 grown up children (plus a daughter in law!). She loves jigsaws, walking and helping people to grow in their relationship with God. After over 35 years’ experience in various PA, secretarial and office managerial roles, in churches, health care and education, she is blessed to be able to support Steve and Liz in what God has called them to do at St Johns.
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Adriana Papet
Apprentice
Adriana Papet
Apprentice
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Amber McAdam
Social Action Apprentice
Amber McAdam
Social Action Apprentice
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Alex Lindsay-Stewart
Apprentice
Alex has lived in the area since he was 11 but decided to move to Crawley a year ago to get more involved in God’s plan for the town. He loves exploring the area, whether by foot on a bike! Alex previously worked in the world of Parliament but is currently considering a future in the church. As the Young Adults apprentice, he particularly loves making all people feel included and integrated and a place where they can grow to what God has called them to be.
Alex Lindsay-Stewart
Apprentice
Alex has lived in the area since he was 11 but decided to move to Crawley a year ago to get more involved in God’s plan for the town. He loves exploring the area, whether by foot on a bike! Alex previously worked in the world of Parliament but is currently considering a future in the church. As the Young Adults apprentice, he particularly loves making all people feel included and integrated and a place where they can grow to what God has called them to be.
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Becky Hailes
Apprentice
Becky's Crawley born and raised and came to St John's to have her son baptised, and after doing Alpha gave her life to Christ. She enjoys photography and using her camera skills to capture a moment and tell a story.
Becky Hailes
Apprentice
Becky's Crawley born and raised and came to St John's to have her son baptised, and after doing Alpha gave her life to Christ. She enjoys photography and using her camera skills to capture a moment and tell a story.
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Emily Sellis
Apprentice - Kids
Emily is our Kids Intern. She has lived in Crawley her whole life. She has spent the last few years working in a local nursery. She is enthusiastic about helping the youngest members of our community to get to know our amazing God. Outside of church she enjoys reading, hiking and camping.
Emily Sellis
Apprentice - Kids
Emily is our Kids Intern. She has lived in Crawley her whole life. She has spent the last few years working in a local nursery. She is enthusiastic about helping the youngest members of our community to get to know our amazing God. Outside of church she enjoys reading, hiking and camping.
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Mel Pullen
Love Your Neighbour Crawley HelpForce Coordinator
Mel is married to Sam, and together they have three young children. Mel is our Help-force Coordinator for Love Your Neighbour and she feels very privileged to work with the amazing volunteers who give up their time to support the Love Your Neighbour Hub in Crawley. Mel has lived in Crawley her whole life and has a genuine passion for the welfare of the town and all the residents who live here. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, taking long walks and bike rides.
Mel Pullen
Love Your Neighbour Crawley HelpForce Coordinator
Mel is married to Sam, and together they have three young children. Mel is our Help-force Coordinator for Love Your Neighbour and she feels very privileged to work with the amazing volunteers who give up their time to support the Love Your Neighbour Hub in Crawley. Mel has lived in Crawley her whole life and has a genuine passion for the welfare of the town and all the residents who live here. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, taking long walks and bike rides.
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June Kennard
Parish Secretary
June Kennard
Parish Secretary
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Erin Kelly
Creative Assistant
Erin Kelly
Creative Assistant