Pastor Andy Lenton and his wife Lisa came to Derby City Church after spending 24 years serving in Leeds, Bridge Community Church. Andy is our Lead Pastor and we are excited to see how God will use him in the life of this church and this city.
Our team
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Andy lenton - lead pastor
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Dan Hudson - Associate Pastor
Dan is our Associate Pastor here at Derby City Church. Dan originally came to Derby as a student and has settled down here with his wife Madeleine.
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Phoebe Owen - Assistant pastor
Phoebe has recently been accepted as a Minister in training within our Elim movement. Phoebe is our worship co-ordinator and leads the 'All in' team who meet on the third Sunday of the month to provide space for those with additional needs to gather and seek the Lord.
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Julia Ayling - Administrator
Julia is in charge of the administration of the church and its ministries as well as its finances. She also manages the running of the Hope Centre and deals with all room bookings.
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Denise Hawley - Community Worker
Denise is our community worker. She heads up much of the community focused ministry that happens within the Hope Centre and works with a great team of volunteers that seek to serve the people of our city. She also takes care of hospitality and catering within the church. She is married to Michael.
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Sarah Cogdon - Media
Sarah is responsible for looking after the media for the church including design, websites, livestream, photos and videos.
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Fernanda Souza - CHURCH & community WORKER
Fernanda is from Brazil and works part time for us as a church worker, alongside her mission to Derby with YWAM. She helps with the running of the Hope Centre and also looks after the social media.
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Rachel Merkelt - children's worker
Rachel leads our growing kids ministry. She has been in City Church all her life, coming through the kids & youth work. Now she serves on team full time helping raise up the next generation.
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Celie Townsend - Youth Worker
Celie has recently joined the team to lead our fantastic youth ministry. Celie has a wonderful heart to see the young people grow and learn what it means to follow Jesus.