I was born and raised in Winchester in Hampshire, slowly making my way up the country until I arrived in Southport in 2010 to work for Leyland Road Methodist Church as a youth worker, then continuing to serve the church as a steward, and the Southport Circuit as a local preacher. I have been married to Jules for eleven years and we have a 9 year-old daughter called Zoe. My hobbies include playing the guitar, long walks and runs and quizzes of any form. I am also a long-suffering supporter of Southampton FC.

I was challenged to explore a call into ordained ministry in October 2017 and was recommended for training in April 2019. I have recently finished three years of training in which I have been studying theology as well as working on placement – initially at Queens Hall Mission in Wigan for six months and then two years working in the Chorley and Leyland Circuit in Lancashire. I have enjoyed and have been challenged by studying the bible in greater detail and engaging with the diverse congregations I have encountered at various churches. I have a passion for discussing Scripture (even better if over coffee or food!) and exploring spirituality with groups whose voices are often marginalised – in particular neurodiverse people and those with dementia-related illnesses. I am keenly looking forward to seeing what work God has called me to in the Banbury circuit.

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