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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
Kids & Families 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
Kids & Families 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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Martin Walker
Curate
Martin is one of our curates at St John’s Crawley, having trained at St Mellitus College, London. He is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit and oversees evangelism and Alpha. Martin previously spent a career in Sussex Police working in partnership with churches, charities and local authorities to help the most vulnerable in society. Married to Nicky with two daughters. Martin is a keen mountaineer and also enjoys kayaking, walking his Cocker Spaniel and spending time with family and friends.
Martin Walker
Curate
Martin is one of our curates at St John’s Crawley, having trained at St Mellitus College, London. He is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit and oversees evangelism and Alpha. Martin previously spent a career in Sussex Police working in partnership with churches, charities and local authorities to help the most vulnerable in society. Married to Nicky with two daughters. Martin is a keen mountaineer and also enjoys kayaking, walking his Cocker Spaniel and spending time with family and friends.
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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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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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Laura Sajnog
Love Your Neighbour Crawley
Laura is our Hub Manager for Love Your Neighbour. She oversees the work that the hub is doing, reporting impact to the central organisation and working with Churches Together to grow our impact within the town. Laura has a passion for social action and making a difference within a community. Before joining St Johns Laura worked in the travel industry for 7 years, working as an Operations Manager running the day-to-day running of the companies 32 world-wide holiday locations. Laura is engaged to Andy and they’re planning for a wedding in Spring 2022.
Laura Sajnog
Love Your Neighbour Crawley
Laura is our Hub Manager for Love Your Neighbour. She oversees the work that the hub is doing, reporting impact to the central organisation and working with Churches Together to grow our impact within the town. Laura has a passion for social action and making a difference within a community. Before joining St Johns Laura worked in the travel industry for 7 years, working as an Operations Manager running the day-to-day running of the companies 32 world-wide holiday locations. Laura is engaged to Andy and they’re planning for a wedding in Spring 2022.
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Abby Newland
Youth Pastor
Abby is our Youth Pastor. She is passionate about discipling young people and encouraging them in their relationship with God and supporting them in their daily lives. Games, food and fun are a common theme at the youth groups! She recently moved to Crawley and is enjoying being here and becoming a part of the community. Abby has a big family and loves spending time them and her friends.
Abby Newland
Youth Pastor
Abby is our Youth Pastor. She is passionate about discipling young people and encouraging them in their relationship with God and supporting them in their daily lives. Games, food and fun are a common theme at the youth groups! She recently moved to Crawley and is enjoying being here and becoming a part of the community. Abby has a big family and loves spending time them and her friends.
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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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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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Adriana Papet
Apprentice
Adriana Papet
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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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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