Leadership & Staff
Our aim is for Emmanuel to be led by gifted men and women of different backgrounds and ages, married and single, serving according to the gifts that God has given them and operating in team with genuine love and mutual respect.
Emmanuel is served by a large group of volunteers and a small staff team. We would like to introduce you here to a few of our leaders and staff, but emphasise that Emmanuel is led and cared for by a much larger group.
Elders, Deacons & Trustees
Our Elders, Deacons and Trustees are some of Emmanuel’s key leaders and take responsibility for a wide range of areas across church life.
Sue Brockes-Smith
Deacon
Sue oversees our ‘Serving our Communities’ ministries.
Dan Farley
Deacon & Trustee
Dan leads our team of trustees.
Tim Brown
Trustee
Robert Grayson
Elder
Robert is part of Emmanuel’s pastoral and preaching teams.
David Layen
Elder (Staff)
David oversees our staff team, preaching team and pastoral team.
Ruth Edwards
Trustee
Lauren Enright
Deacon (Staff)
Lauren oversees our kids, youth, and families ministries
Yvonne Kinyanjui
Trustee
Matt Partridge
Elder & Trustee (Staff)
Matt leads the Core Leadership Team and the Eldership Team. He also serves the wider Catalyst family in the UK and overseas.
Graham Hope
Elder
Graham leads our evangelistic ministries and is part of the preaching team.
Sipho Mudau
Elder
Core Leadership Team
Our Core Leadership Team handles the functional and strategic leadership of the church as a whole.
Sue Brockes-Smith
Deacon
Lauren Enright
Deacon
Robert Grayson
Elder
David Layen
Elder
Matt Partridge
Elder & Trustee
Staff Team
In addition to some of the staff leaders above, Emmanuel is served by a small staff team in a variety of functions.
