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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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Jimmy Young
Associate Pastor
Jimmy is married to the wonderful Debs. He spent a few years serving as Curate in Horsham, and prior to being trained for ordination, he spent a number of years involved in church-based youth work in Hertfordshire and Surrey. Despite being based in the south-east for a while he is a proud Welshman, with a passion for football, music, good coffee and Jesus.
Jimmy Young
Associate Pastor
Jimmy is married to the wonderful Debs. He spent a few years serving as Curate in Horsham, and prior to being trained for ordination, he spent a number of years involved in church-based youth work in Hertfordshire and Surrey. Despite being based in the south-east for a while he is a proud Welshman, with a passion for football, music, good coffee and Jesus.
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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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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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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 / Young Adults Pastor
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 / Young Adults Pastor
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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Alex Lindsay-Stewart
Apprentice - Young Adults
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 - Young Adults
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 - Comms
Becky is our comms intern. She'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 - Comms
Becky is our comms intern. She'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 Lord
Apprentice - Worship
Emily is our worship intern. She has a real heart for seeing people developing in their relationship with God through sung worship, music & prayer. She loves all things creative, including baking & photography.
Emily Lord
Apprentice - Worship
Emily is our worship intern. She has a real heart for seeing people developing in their relationship with God through sung worship, music & prayer. She loves all things creative, including baking & photography.
