 |
 |
| Leadership & Staff |
 |
 |
Adam Voke is married to Susie and they have a young daughter and 2 sons, Megan, Ben and Zeb. Adam was brought up in a Christian home and first came to the church through some friends in 1996 after a few years of not walking with God. In September 1997 he left his job in London where he worked in the accounts department of a Magazine advertising company to begin a Newfrontiers Year Project doing youth work with M.F.C. After the year Adam was employed more fully by the church as a youth worker and undertook another three years of training which included theological and pastoral studies with Newfrontiers. During those years he met and married Susie who happened to be the previous pastor John Oldfield’s daughter! Adam became an elder in the beginning of 2002, before taking over leadership of the church later that year.
|
 |
Julian Perry is married to Lena and has three teenage daughters, Abigail, Rachel and Hannah. Julian became a Christian at university before moving to work with an engineering company in Doha (In the Middle East). Julian was an elder in a church in Doha and it was during this time he met Lena and was married, they later moved to Dartford where they came into contact with John Oldfield and Newfrontiers. The family moved from Dartford to Medway and helped to plant the church in 1992. Julian became and elder at M.F.C. in September 1996. At the moment Julian works in Chatham dockyard with an engineering company (Seeda Management) and is involved in the new development of the dockside and Thames Gateway Project. Julian heads up the worship team as well as being chairman of the trustees. |
Other people who have particular responsibilities and involvement at M.F.C. are:
Leadership Trainee:
 |
Gordon Watson is employed full time by the church as a leadership trainee. He is involved with various areas of leadership, as well as things like preaching on a Sunday, Alpha & evangelism and youth work and website updates. As part of his training he also has theological and pastoral study in London 2 days a month. Gordon is married to Natalie and they lead a small group together.
|
Administrator:
 |
Andrea Mardon works for the church for two days a week where she is involved in administration, office and building management and as part of the finance team she looks after some of the bookkeeping. For the other 3 days of the week Andrea works in London in the Insurance sector.
|
Community & Pastoral Support:
 |
Helen Gallagher works part time for the church and is involved in the development and management of various community projects, this also involves strengthening links with the local community and networking with other community group leaders in Medway. Helen is also involved pastoral care and support, particularly amongst the women.
|
Treasurer:
Steve Gallagher leads the finance team and manages the month to month accounts of the church. He also preaches on a Sunday morning and is involved in other areas of church leadership, he leads a small group along with his wife Helen! For most of his time he is busy running his own business.
The Trustees
Richard Haydon-Knowell who is now retired but was a church pastor for many years, Chris Norwood who is a deputy-head in a secondary school and Julian Perry (see above). These people look after the trust and are ultimately responsible for the finances but are also involved in other leadership functions.
There are many others who are responsible for leadership of different areas or projects such as small groups and youth and children’s work. We also recognise the vital contribution that every member makes into the life of the church in a multitude of ways. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
