Please find below an introduction to our church leaders and staff members.

 
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Anthony Everett - Vicar   Simon Fellows – Associate Vicar

Anthony has been vicar at Christ Church St Andrews since 2002, previously serving in churches in London and Hailsham.  He trained at Oak Hill Theological college and delights in seeing people come to and grow in faith.  He loves explaining God’s Word in as many contexts as possible.  

Anthony is married to Anne (who has always been active in church life) and they have three grown up children and six lively grandchildren.  In his spare time Anthony watches sport, enjoys French holidays and spends time with the family.
 
 
Simon was appointed as Associate Vicar of Christchurch St. Andrew’s in 2023, previously having served as Curate in Nottingham as well as overseas in the Faroe Islands, where he worked in younger adult's ministry. He trained at St John’s College Nottingham and delights in seeing people come to know Jesus Christ for themselves and encouraging people in their faith.
 
Simon is married to Julia, who is from The Faroe Islands, and together they have a daughter Freya. As a family they love walking, eating and any activity involving water.
     
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Denise Parrett,  Assistant Minister – Music   Paula Martin - Bay Ignite Leader

As ‘Staff member with responsibility for music’, Denise is passionate about music and how it can enhance worship and unite the church family in praising God.  Having been a member of Christ Church St Andrews since 1998, Denise has been in role since 2017 and authorised as an Authorised Lay Minister (Worship leader) in 2018.  She helps lead with family Bay Ignite and supports with our primary school’s work.  She is now training as a distinctive deacon.

Denise is married to Stephen.  When not at church, she teaches at a local church junior school part-time and loves playing tennis at her local tennis club.
 
Paula was brought up in Dunkirk.  After working as a Pharmacist in Leicester she pursued God's call to work for Him overseas.  She trained at Moorlands Bible College and subsequently served in Muslim Asia for about 20 years as a Pharmacist in Christian Medical Institutions.
 
Her greatest passion is to share faith and life with local people, wherever in the world she is, seeing lives changed by faith in Jesus. 
 
She works half-time at Christchurch St Andrews with the midweek congregations.  She is enjoying being nearer her brother and family, exploring the area and coast with a friend's dog.
     
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Darren Brooks – Parish Administrator    

Darren started as Parish Administrator in September 2022 having been a member of Christ Church St Andrews for a number of years. Prior to joining the staff team, he was a teacher of ICT and Mathematics for 14 years.

Darren is married to Marie, a long-time member of Christ Church St Andrews, and they have two grown up children.  
 
 

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