Staff Team
The St Andrew's staff team is made up of a dedicated group of people working together to resource, equip and maintain the Body of Christ. Please scroll down the Staff Team listed by department so that you can get to know us better.
If you are interested in working with us, please visit the Job Opportunites page.
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Clergy | Prayer & Prayer Ministry | NET | Youth | Children | Worship | Administration | Onel!fe
Clergy
David White, Vicar
David is married to Ruth and they have 3 boys. They have lived in Liverpool, London, Dorset, York and Cornwall before coming to Chorleywood. David laughs and reads a lot, wishes he prayed more, desires that through his preaching people may find Christ utterly captivating, and thinks working towards making the church a beautiful Bride the best call in all the world. He loves the sea, and is never happier than when near, in or on it!
 Rachel Jenkinson, Associate Vicar
Rachel is (very happily!) called to a double portion of life in Chorleywood, having loved her 4 years as Curate at Christ Church, Chorleywood, before moving to St Andrew’s in November 2011, where it’s her joy to join our church family in listening for God and discovering all He has in store for us and our community. In life beyond Chorleywood, Rachel enjoyed a variety-filled Civil Service career; studied (at different times!) physics, for an MBA, and theology - and enjoys nothing better than a day in the company of friends and family.
Andy Reid, Curate
Andy is married to Jo and they have two ‘young adult’ children. The Reids have a background in aid, mission and church planting, and have lived in the west country, mostly Cornwall, from where they joined St Andrew’s in July 2011. Apart from a ‘shocking lack of coastal footpaths’ Chorleywood is capturing their hearts as they learn to go deeper with Jesus, serve with old and new friends, and assist at the feet of the not-yet saints in and around the parish...surely the best job on the planet!
Prayer & Prayer Ministry
Heather Cowan, Director of Prayer, Leader of Prayer Ministry
Heather was formerly a primary school teacher and worked in Lebanon for a number of years during the civil war. She loves to pray with people and see the love of Jesus transform lives. Heather enjoys walking in the countryside, art and photography.
John Cowan, Director of Prayer, Leader of Prayer Ministry
John returned from being a missionary doctor in Liberia to serving as a GP in Harefield for 24 years. He now leads Prayer and Prayer ministry together with his wife Heather. For relaxation he enjoys golf and gardening. John has three sons and four grandchildren.
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NET Department
Rebecca Lewis, NET Facilitator
Rebecca is responsible for supporting other churches both in the UK and overseas who are seeking to adopt the St.Andrew’s strategy for building and encouraging Mission Shaped Communities. She is from Wales originally but became a member of St.Andrews in 2006 whilst studying Theology at London School of Theology. She also teaches RE at Swakeleys Girls School in Hillingdon 3 days per week.
Nicky Erskine, NET Administrator
Nicky is married to Mark and they have 2 boys. Nicky works in the main church office 2 ½ days a week and for the rest of the week she lectures in marketing at Westminster University in London. When not working, Nicky loves to spend time with her family and also enjoys cooking, playing tennis, cycling, going to the gym and resting!
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Youth Department
Coenraad van Wyk, Youth Pastor
Prior to working at St Andrew's Coenraad worked in advertising in London, but is now responsible for the 11-18 year old's in the church and absolutely loves his job. He is passionate about seeing young people realize their potential and releasing them to fully take hold of it. He loves sport but is pretty positive that being a Spurs fan has taken at least 10 years off his life!
Ally Heath, Assistant Youth Worker
Ally joins us from East Kilbride in Scotland. He is loving life in Chorleywood but trying hard to learn to talk slower so people can understand him! Ally has a passion for people and a heart for the youth. He longs to see the young people in St Andrew's encounter God in powerful and transformational ways, be filled with Gods word and spirit and take what God has put in them to those around them. He loves hanging out with friends and going to new places. Ally's dream is to one day see Hibs win the Scottish cup before he dies!
Rebekah Sutcliffe, Assistant Youth Worker
Rebekah is joining us from God's county, which is, I'm sure you know - Yorkshire. She has just finished 3 years at Durham University studying Biomedical Sciences and is now ready to get stuck in here at St Andrew's. She is really excited about getting to know all the youth and being there to encourage them in all the giftings God has given each of them. She loves hanging out with friends and having a little play on the guitar.
 Charlotte Hannah, Youth Intern
Charlotte has come to St Andrew’s Church from a beautiful little village in Hampshire called Stubbington, which is located opposite the Isle of Wight. Charlotte is very excited about being at St Andrew’s this year, and exploring the calling God has given her, and is especially eager to grow more and more with him. She is looking forward to building relationships with the youth and watching them grow and develop in their own walks with God. Furthermore, she is very keen to continue to make even more people laugh this year, as she considers herself quite funny!
Ellie Freeman, Youth and Children's Worker in Sarratt and Chipperfield
Ellie is the Youth and Children's Worker in the Benefice of Sarratt and Chipperfield, two local village churches. Ellie comes from the South Coast of England and loves spending time at the beach and walking in the New Forest. Ellie graduated from the University of Exeter in 2008 and has spent the past year travelling, working and on mission for a month working with students in Thailand. She is excited about working in the villages and is passionate to see lives transformed as the young people encounter
Jesus and grow to love him more deeply.
 Tom Hodkinson, Assistant Youth and Children's Worker in Sarratt and Chipperfield
Tom has joined us from Devon. He’s just finished at 6th form college, and is really excited about getting stuck into church life up here and building relationships with the youth in the villages. Tom has a passion that the youth would grow in their walk with God and daily spend time in His presence. He enjoys playing football and telling cheesy jokes that only he seems to find funny! The rural lanes and beautiful countryside are very similar to home, and so he won't be missing that too much!
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Children's Department
 Phillipa Maddox, Children & Families Pastor
Phillipa has been involved in children’s work at St Andrews for about 17 years and in that time has worked with lots of kids from toddlers to teenagers. Until 2011, though, this was squeezed into her spare time. She is really excited about working full-time with children and the challenges of overseeing the rich and varied children’s programme at St Andrews. Phillipa believes that church should be fun and interesting because God is. Her professional background is as a trained Occupational Therapist and NHS manager. She is married to Mike and has 2 daughters who attend school locally. She loves the sea, music and is an active member of the school PTA.
 Lauren Hollingum, Children’s intern
Lauren is originally from Sheffield, but has just spent the last ten months living in Watford while completing the Soul 61 leadership course at Soul Survivor. Lauren is very excited to spend time building relationships with the children and is passionate about seeing them come to know God as their heavenly dad, and to begin to understand God’s Word and what it means for them. She is also looking forward to growing in her own relationship with God and letting him develop her character further, as well as exploring the gifts which God has given her. In her spare time, Lauren likes to dance, bake, and hang out with her friends.
Miriam Elliott, Children’s intern
Miriam is joining us from Loughborough. However she has spent the last year in Hampshire as an intern at Andover’s Baptist Church. Miriam is passionate about seeing children discover who God is; and what he has done for them. She is excited for the year to come here at St. Andrew’s. Miriam loves spending time with people, going for walks, watching a good film and drinking tea (though there is no other tea really than Earl Grey!).
Jack Branford, Children and Families Intern at Chorleywood Christian Fellowship
Jack grew up in Norfolk but recently spent three years at University in Sheffield. He and his wife Amanda love Chorleywood but they do miss Norfolk’s beaches. Jack is really excited about getting to know local families and can not wait to see what God is going to do in their lives. Jack loves all sports and in his spare time this year he will be following the fortunes of his beloved Norwich City back in the Premier League.
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Worship Department
Belinda Patrick, Worship Pastor
Belinda spends her time overseeing our musicians, worship leaders and the creative arts. She is married to Keith and they have one son, Aidan. Originally from Southampton, Belinda spent 18 years in Youth With a Mission (YWAM) and is passionate about pursuing God and seeing people transformed by His love,
Matt White, Assistant Worship Pastor
Matt is a recent graduate from the London School of Theology and first started leading worship in Cornwall over a decade ago. He is passionate about seeing others released in worship and is an avid supporter of Liverpool FC. He is convinced that the world would be a better place if everybody listened to Radiohead! In his spare time, Matt can often be found writing songs and singing them to anyone kind enough to listen. In 2011, Matt released his debut album "Inspired By Scars" which we think is great and well worth buying! You can hear Matt on: www.myspace.com/matthewwhitesongs.
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Admin Department
Simon Jones, Church Manager
Simon became part time church manager in March 2010 after 20 years as a church member. Simon is married to Janet and has three sons, Matthew, Alastair and Dominic (also known as Matt, Ally and Dom). In his spare time he is a private maths tutor, plays duplicate bridge, watches birds, and defends the honour of Spurs against his three Chelsea supporting sons!
Judith Davies, PA to David White
Judith moved to Rickmansworth from County Durham in 1990 together with her husband, Kelvin and their two children. They soon discovered St Andrew's and so loved being part of the community they moved into Chorleywood in 2001. Family life is busy but Judith enjoys gardening and dabbling with interior design when there is an opportunity.
Natasha Taylor, Receptionist/Secretary
Natasha is based at the welcome desk in the main church foyer available to assist callers & receive visitors whilst offering support to the Church Manager & Admin Team with administrative tasks. Married to Peter with daughters Niki & Sophie and their son William.
Elaine Dean, Secretary
Elaine came in from the cold after spending 8 years on a Horticultural Therapy Project. She now works part time in the Office at St Andrew's. Thankfully enjoying living in the love of God, married to Dan with 2 sons and grandchildren, she spends weekends with family, in her garden or allotment and enjoying a bacon buttie and fellowship at Manna MSC.
Maureen O'Sullivan, Finance Manager
Maureen joined the team in April 2009. She is responsible for the day to day income and expenditure, preparing financial reports and helping staff with their budgets. Maureen enjoys keeping fit, the arts, travel and spending time with family and friends.
 Sarah Jones, Graphic/Web Design and Administration
Sarah grew up Berkshire and became local to Chorleywood while studying at London School of Theology. Since graduating in 2009 Sarah has worked mainly in film and television post-production. She is passionate about using the power of visual media to share the Christian message, especially in the local community, and is excited to be able to use her skills to help that come about. To relax Sarah loves watching movies with friends although is yet to find a film buddy who shares the same love for 80's Sci-fi.
Keith Patrick, Estate Manager
Keith oversees the church's technical services including IT and AV departments. Together with the Church Manager he also oversees the maintenance of the church fabric and property. He is married to Belinda and they have a son called Aidan. Keith grew up in Australia and spent 20 years serving with Youth With A Mission (YWAM).
Shaun Cheese, Caretaker
Shaun was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. In school he focused on the sciences. Through his study of the natural world, he began to believe in a creator God and became a Christian. His working life has been in the scientific civil service, the RNIB, and since 1991, being on staff at St Andrew's church.
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Onelife
 Pete Wynter, Leader of Onelife
Pete is married to Sarah and has been involved in youth ministry for over ten years. Trained as a teacher, Pete has also worked as Chaplain in a Young Offenders Prison in Bristol, and as a Youth Pastor of St Andrew's. He is a regular contributor at Soul Survivor and is now the leader of Onelife - an organisation working across the UK and overseas to resource and train teenagers in leadership. Pete loves sport, films and hanging out in Cornwall.
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