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title: Staff
date: 2018-03-08T15:14:00+00:00
author: Tim Coysh
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## Leadership group

 [  ![GC Headshot 156](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![GC Headshot 156](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/GC-Headshot-156.jpg) 

  Gavin Calver 

CEO

 

   ](#gavin-calver) 

    ![GC Headshot 156](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![GC Headshot 156](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Gavin Calver

#### CEO

Gavin Calver is the CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. He has a burning passion to see the church working together to share the Gospel throughout the UK. Formerly the leader of Youth for Christ and chair of Spring Harvest, he’s an ordained evangelist and regular public speaker, and has authored six books. Married to Anne, they have two children, Amelie and Daniel. He loves new challenges, is a passionate AFC Wimbledon supporter and was part of the team that broke the World Record for the longest 5-a-side football match.

 

 

 

 [  ![Evangelical Alliance Square 10](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Evangelical Alliance Square 10](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Evangelical_Alliance_Square-10.jpg) 

  Peter Lynas 

UK director

 

   ](#peter-lynas) 

    ![Evangelical Alliance Square 10](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Evangelical Alliance Square 10](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Peter Lynas

#### UK director

Peter oversees the advocacy team and the work of the Evangelical Alliance across the four UK nations. He is passionate about faith in the public square and leads the Being Human project with Jo Frost. He previously worked as a barrister in Belfast before studying theology at Regent College in Vancouver, where he serves on the board. Peter is a regular media commentator, is married to Rose, has two daughters, and loves running.

 

 

 

 [  ![John Gibson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![John Gibson](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/John-Gibson.jpg) 

  John Gibson 

Director of membership, finance and operations

 

   ](#john-gibson) 

    ![John Gibson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![John Gibson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### John Gibson

#### Director of membership, finance and operations

John joined the Evangelical Alliance in June 2022 as the director of finance and operations following 12 years on the leadership team of Frontline Church in Liverpool. As well as responsibilities for services and worship, John was also the CEO of the trust behind the church which gave him primary responsibility for finance, operations and governance. John is the founding trustee of Imagine If Trust and loves creating structures that enable people to bring their best and most transforming contributions. John is married to Nicky and they have three children and four grandchildren – ‘Grampa’ is definitely one of John’s favourite titles! John loves playing golf, watching football and playing guitar.

 

 

 

 [  ![Israel Olofinjana](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Israel Olofinjana](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Israel-Olofinjana.jpeg) 

  Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana 

Director of One People Commission

 

   ](#israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 

    ![Israel Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Israel Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana

#### Director of One People Commission

Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana is an ordained and accredited Baptist minister and has led two multi-ethnic Baptist churches and an independent charismatic church. He is the founding director of Centre for Missionaries from the Majority World, a mission network initiative that provides cross-cultural training to reverse missionaries in Britain. Israel is an honorary research fellow at The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham and is on the advisory group on Race and Theology at the Society for the Study of Theology (SST). He is a consultant to the executive team of Lausanne Europe, advising them on matters related to diaspora ministries in Europe. He is on the Christian Aid working group of black majority church leaders exploring the intersection of climate justice and racial justice.

 

 

 

 [  ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/C2FA60B3-EE7F-43CF-91DD-7217142F9F29_1_201_a.jpg) 

  Hil Sewell 

Director of people and culture

 

   ](#hil-sewell) 

    ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Hil Sewell

#### Director of people and culture

Hil is responsible for all things people and culture here at the Evangelical Alliance. She is passionate about establishing the Evangelical Alliance as a great place to work, championing its ethos, culture and values. She joined us from the world of education, where most recently, she set up and led the HR function across a group of four London schools following an 18-year career break. In addition, she brings almost 30 years of experience of leading churches with her husband Jem prior to his sudden death in November 2020. She is a self-declared chocoholic, charity shop addict and loves to play and watch netball. She is happy to be the mum of the office especially now her four grown-up children have all left home!

 

 

 

 [  ![Danny Webster](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Danny Webster](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Danny-Webster.jpeg) 

  Danny Webster 

Director of advocacy

 

   ](#danny-webster) 

    ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Danny Webster

#### Director of advocacy

Danny joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2008 and has held a range of roles in the advocacy team. He currently leads the advocacy team's work across the UK, including public policy work and engagement with the parliaments and assemblies, and respective governments. Before working for the Evangelical Alliance, Danny, who has degrees in politics and political philosophy, worked in parliament for an MP. Danny is passionate about encouraging Christians to integrate their faith with all areas of their life, especially when it comes to helping them take on leadership roles outside the church, and helped initiate the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. He frequently provides comment on current political issues, both in Evangelical Alliance publications and to the press.

 

 

 

 [  ![Theresa Stone](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Theresa Stone](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Theresa-Stone.png) 

  Theresa Stone 

Director of communications and engagement

 

   ](#theresa-stone) 

    ![Theresa Stone](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Theresa Stone](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Theresa Stone

#### Director of communications and engagement

 

 

 

 [  ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Alicia Edmund](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Alicia.jpg) 

  Alicia Edmund 

Head of public policy

 

   ](#alicia-edmund) 

    ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Alicia Edmund

#### Head of public policy

Alicia joined the Evangelical Alliance as head of public policy in August 2021. Since then, she has worked on a range of issues from asylum resettlement, refugee integration, poverty relief and religious freedom in the UK and overseas.

Alicia leads the advocacy team’s parliament and Whitehall engagement and is focusing all legislative engagement this year on three core themes: dignity, freedom and justice.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250424_David_Smyth_WEB.png) 

  David Smyth 

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland

 

   ](#david-smyth) 

    ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### David Smyth

#### Head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland

David Smyth is head of Northern Ireland and coordinates the Public Leader: Northern Ireland course. He is a former solicitor and represents the Evangelical Alliance on a range of government, civic and charitable forums. He serves in the space where faith, law, politics and culture intersect.

 

 

 

 [  ![Tim Rowlands](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Tim Rowlands](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Media.jpeg) 

  Tim Rowlands 

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Wales

 

   ](#tim-rowlands) 

    ![Tim Rowlands](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Tim Rowlands](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Tim Rowlands

#### Head of Evangelical Alliance in Wales

Tim Rowlands is head of Evangelical Alliance, Wales, and senior pastor of Festival Church, with congregations in North Wales, mid-Wales and Chester. He is married to Emily, has four adult children and enjoys music, poetry, and mountaineering.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241209_Web_StaffPhoto_Lynne_Paterson.png) 

  Lynne Paterson 

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Scotland

 

   ](#lynne-paterson) 

    ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lynne Paterson

#### Head of Evangelical Alliance in Scotland

 

 

 

 [  ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Phil Knox 2](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Phil-Knox-2.jpg) 

  Phil Knox 

Head of gospel impact

 

   ](#phil-knox) 

    ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Phil Knox

#### Head of gospel impact

Phil Knox is an evangelism and missiology senior specialist at the Evangelical Alliance and is trying to be a good friend. His book on the subject, *The Best of Friends*, was published on 16 February 2023. You can read his first book, *Story Bearer* at [www.storybearer.com](http://www.storybearer.com)

 

 

 

 [  ![Emmie Burns](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Emmie Burns](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Emmie-Burns.jpg) 

  Emmie Reavell 

Executive assistant to CEO and board

 

   ](#emmie-burns) 

    ![Emmie Burns](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Emmie Burns](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Emmie Reavell

#### Executive assistant to CEO and board

Emmie joined the team in 2023 as maternity cover for the role. Emmie is passionate about sharing the name of Jesus and previously worked in York , equipping churches across the North East to reach university students with the gospel as part of her work with Fusion Movement. Since moving to London, she has been making her way through West End shows & loves finding new parts of the city to explore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Mission

 [  ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Phil Knox 2](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Phil-Knox-2.jpg) 

  Phil Knox 

Head of gospel impact

 

   ](#phil-knox) 

    ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Phil Knox 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Phil Knox

#### Head of gospel impact

Phil Knox is an evangelism and missiology senior specialist at the Evangelical Alliance and is trying to be a good friend. His book on the subject, *The Best of Friends*, was published on 16 February 2023. You can read his first book, *Story Bearer* at [www.storybearer.com](http://www.storybearer.com)

 

 

 

 [  ![Rachael Heffer](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Rachael Heffer](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/D9B0C85D-D295-462C-B651-5B4307007199_1_201_a.jpg) 

  Rachael Heffer 

Head of mission

 

   ](#rachael-heffer) 

    ![Rachael Heffer](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Rachael Heffer](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rachael Heffer

#### Head of mission

Rachael worked for British Youth for Christ for 13 years, most latterly as corporate director within the leadership team before working for four years with the Diocese of Ely as youth adviser – developing training, resources, and strategy for equipping churches in their outreach to young people. Rachael is married to Darren and lives in Ely, Cambs with her two sons, Jacob and Isaac. She is passionate about evangelism, mission, and church unity, and is very involved in her local church – overseeing the youth work and ministry to teenage girls in particular. She is a trained coach and mentor, loves travel, languages, shoes, and is a reluctant soccer-mum!

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Lydia Gilbertson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Lydia Gilbertson](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_LydiaGilbertson.png) 

  Lydia Gilbertson 

Mission and communications assistant

 

   ](#lydia-gilbertson) 

    ![20241217 Lydia Gilbertson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Lydia Gilbertson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lydia Gilbertson

#### Mission and communications assistant

Lydia joined the Evangelical Alliance on the graduate scheme in October 2024 and works on the Being Human team. She studied fashion and textiles at university and previously worked in the fashion industry. Lydia is involved in varying ages of children’s work at her church and wants to see her generation come to know and love Jesus.

 

 

 

 [  ![IMG 8342](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![IMG 8342](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8342.jpg) 

  Katherine Brown 

Being Human co-lead

 

   ](#katherine-brown) 

    ![IMG 8342](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![IMG 8342](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Katherine Brown

#### Being Human co-lead

Katherine is part of the Being Human team. She became a Christian while at drama school and has since been passionate about reaching young adults with the gospel. She feels called to equip the church in evangelism and speaking into cultural issues, including sexuality and relationships.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250205_HeatherCarruthers_2025-04-03-082847_olep.png) 

  Heather Carruthers 

Being Human project co-ordinator

 

   ](#heather-carruthers) 

    ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250205 Heather Carruthers](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Heather Carruthers

#### Being Human project co-ordinator

 

 

 

 [  ![20251003 Lara Dean WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20251003 Lara Dean WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20251003_Lara_Dean_WEB.png) 

  Lara Dean 

Being Human associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#lara-dean) 

    ![20251003 Lara Dean WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20251003 Lara Dean WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lara Dean

#### Being Human associate (graduate scheme)

Lara joined the Evangelical Alliance as the Being Human graduate in 2025. Having studied journalism at university and worked in the creative industry, Lara is keen to use media to explore the big questions of life and endeavours to use her skills to see more people know the love of God. Lara is part of a church planting team in London and is a self-professed bookworm and crafter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Advocacy

 [  ![Danny Webster](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Danny Webster](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Danny-Webster.jpeg) 

  Danny Webster 

Director of advocacy

 

   ](#danny-webster) 

    ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Danny Webster

#### Director of advocacy

Danny joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2008 and has held a range of roles in the advocacy team. He currently leads the advocacy team's work across the UK, including public policy work and engagement with the parliaments and assemblies, and respective governments. Before working for the Evangelical Alliance, Danny, who has degrees in politics and political philosophy, worked in parliament for an MP. Danny is passionate about encouraging Christians to integrate their faith with all areas of their life, especially when it comes to helping them take on leadership roles outside the church, and helped initiate the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. He frequently provides comment on current political issues, both in Evangelical Alliance publications and to the press.

 

 

 

 [  ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Alicia Edmund](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Alicia.jpg) 

  Alicia Edmund 

Head of public policy

 

   ](#alicia-edmund) 

    ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Alicia Edmund](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Alicia Edmund

#### Head of public policy

Alicia joined the Evangelical Alliance as head of public policy in August 2021. Since then, she has worked on a range of issues from asylum resettlement, refugee integration, poverty relief and religious freedom in the UK and overseas.

Alicia leads the advocacy team’s parliament and Whitehall engagement and is focusing all legislative engagement this year on three core themes: dignity, freedom and justice.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250424_Dawn_McAvoy_WEB.png) 

  Dawn McAvoy 

Both Lives UK lead

 

   ](#dawn-mcavoy) 

    ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Dawn McAvoy

#### Both Lives UK lead

Dawn McAvoy leads Both Lives, a UK-wide initiative advocating for both lives in every pregnancy. Both Lives champions laws that protect, services that enable and a culture that affirms women and children pre- and post-birth.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250424_Lisa_Barr_WEB.png) 

  Lisa Barr 

Northern Ireland administrator and Both Lives research and communications assistant

 

   ](#lisa-curry) 

    ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lisa Barr

#### Northern Ireland administrator and Both Lives research and communications assistant

Lisa has a dual role at the Evangelical Alliance as the Northern Ireland administrator and Both Lives research and communications assistant. She has a degree in Law and holds a Masters in Children's Rights. It was there that she discovered a love for justice and advocacy and began to explore what it means to pursue this wholeheartedly. Lisa is married to Jordan and lives in Newtownabbey.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250818_Chris_Ringland_WEB.png) 

  Chris Ringland 

Public policy officer (Scotland)

 

   ](#chris-ringland) 

    ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Chris Ringland

#### Public policy officer (Scotland)

Chris joined the Evangelical Alliance as public policy officer for Scotland in 2021. In this role he represents our membership of churches, organisations and individuals to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, seeking to make Jesus known. He has also completed the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. Previously, Chris worked in the Scottish Parliament. He is originally from Northern Ireland and completed degrees in both Geography & Politics and Public Policy in Scotland, and is a massive West Ham United fan (champions of Europe 2023). He is married to Eilidh.

 

 

 

 [  ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20251111_Amy_Scott_WEB.png) 

  Amy Scott 

Public policy officer (Northern Ireland)

 

   ](#amy-scott-2) 

    ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Amy Scott

#### Public policy officer (Northern Ireland)

As public policy officer, Amy advocates for Christian engagement in public life and represents our members to the NI Assembly and Executive. Her degree in Economics with Finance and three and a half years in economist and policy roles in the Northern Ireland Civil Service have shaped her interest in the role of faith in public life. In her free time, Amy enjoys live music, nature walks and travelling to sunnier places.

 

 

 

 [  ![Damilola Makinde](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Damilola Makinde](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Damilola-Makinde.jpg) 

  Damilola Makinde 

Advocacy engagement lead

 

   ](#damilola-makinde) 

    ![Damilola Makinde](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Damilola Makinde](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Damilola Makinde

#### Advocacy engagement lead

Damilola is the Evangelical Alliance's advocacy engagement lead.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250430 Mark Gilmore WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250430 Mark Gilmore WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250430_Mark_Gilmore_WEB.png) 

  Mark Gilmore 

Policy advisor

 

   ](#mark-gilmore) 

    ![20250430 Mark Gilmore WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250430 Mark Gilmore WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Mark Gilmore

#### Policy advisor

Mark serves as the policy advisor at the Evangelical Alliance. He has worked in both the House of Lords, House Commons and as a parliamentary officer to the Christians in Parliament All Party Parliamentary Group.

He is interested in the role of faith in public life, Jesus’ call to social justice and all things policy. When he isn’t talking politics, he enjoys theatre, singing and a good run!

 

 

 

 [  ![IMG 8331](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![IMG 8331](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8331.jpg) 

  Zanna Meynell 

Advocacy communications assistant

 

   ](#zanna-meynell) 

    ![IMG 8331](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![IMG 8331](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Zanna Meynell

#### Advocacy communications assistant

Zanna joined the Evangelical Alliance in October 2023 as the advocacy researcher and administrator. She previously worked at Christians Against Poverty in their Bradford office. Zanna loves Jesus and has a keen interest in public policy and politics. She is delighted that she can combine these passions in this role. Having grown up in London, Zanna is enjoying being back in the city, exploring the many parks in her local area and spending lots of time with friends, old and new.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250926 Anna Lliescu WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250926 Anna Lliescu WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250926_Anna_Lliescu_WEB.png) 

  Anna Iliescu 

Advocacy associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#anna-lliescu) 

    ![20250926 Anna Lliescu WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250926 Anna Lliescu WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Anna Iliescu

#### Advocacy associate (graduate scheme)

Anna joined the Evangelical Alliance in September 2025 as the advocacy associate. Prior to this she graduated from King's College London with a BA in history and political economy. She loves staying active and enjoys running, hiking and bouldering in her spare time, and is always on the lookout for her next charity shop find.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250909 Mark Mc Quoid WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250909 Mark Mc Quoid WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250909_Mark_McQuoid_WEB.png) 

  Mark McQuoid 

Research associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#mark-mc-quoid) 

    ![20250909 Mark Mc Quoid WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250909 Mark Mc Quoid WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Mark McQuoid

#### Research associate (graduate scheme)

Mark is the Evangelical Alliance’s research associate. His role focuses on conducting research to support the organisation’s various teams, ranging from advocacy to mission. Mark recently graduated from Cardiff University, where he studied mechanical engineering. Outside of work, he is engaged to Andie, plays rugby, and will watch just about any sport he can. He also enjoys playing guitar and going on dog walks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## One People Commission

 [  ![Israel Olofinjana](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Israel Olofinjana](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Israel-Olofinjana.jpeg) 

  Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana 

Director of One People Commission

 

   ](#israel-oluwole-olofinjana) 

    ![Israel Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Israel Olofinjana](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana

#### Director of One People Commission

Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana is an ordained and accredited Baptist minister and has led two multi-ethnic Baptist churches and an independent charismatic church. He is the founding director of Centre for Missionaries from the Majority World, a mission network initiative that provides cross-cultural training to reverse missionaries in Britain. Israel is an honorary research fellow at The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham and is on the advisory group on Race and Theology at the Society for the Study of Theology (SST). He is a consultant to the executive team of Lausanne Europe, advising them on matters related to diaspora ministries in Europe. He is on the Christian Aid working group of black majority church leaders exploring the intersection of climate justice and racial justice.

 

 

 

 [  ![Rani J png](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Rani J png](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/RaniJ.png.jpg) 

  Rani Joshi 

South Asian Forum co-ordinator and Public Leadership UK co-ordinator

 

   ](#bhav-joshi-west-midlands) 

    ![Rani J png](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Rani J png](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rani Joshi

#### South Asian Forum co-ordinator and Public Leadership UK co-ordinator

Rani Joshi lives in London and leads our South Asian Forum. Coming from a Hindu Gujarati background, Rani found faith in 2012 through an encounter with the Holy Spirit. She studied marketing and media and spent over 15 years in marketing working for various industries and businesses. Whether initiating a singles ministry in her church for those seeking community, contributing to the Race Equality Advisory Group for the Diocese of Coventry, serving for several years as part of the prayer ministry team or on the Parochial Church Council and deanery synod in her church, Rani has a heart to serve and draw people closer to Jesus. Rani is also involved in a prophetic mentoring group and mentors with Rise Women’s Network.

Passionate about sharing her faith, Rani launched ‘Couch Conversations with Rani’, a podcast aiming to normalise being brown and a follower of Jesus. Outside of her roles, Rani enjoys writing poetry, reading, traveling, being creative, growing vegetables, appreciating good music and food, and connecting with others to hear their stories.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250926 Alice Collins WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250926 Alice Collins WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250926_Alice_Collins_WEB.png) 

  Alice Collins 

OPC/South Asian Forum associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#alice-collins) 

    ![20250926 Alice Collins WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250926 Alice Collins WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Alice Collins

#### OPC/South Asian Forum associate (graduate scheme)

Alice joined the Evangelical Alliance on the graduate scheme in September 2025 with the One People Commission and South Asian Forum. Before this she studied global humanitarian studies at university. Alice is passionate about welcome, hospitality, justice and sharing Jesus. Outside of work she loves spending time at her church, going for picnics, exploring food spots and coffee shops, and spending time with her family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Northern Ireland

 [  ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250424_David_Smyth_WEB.png) 

  David Smyth 

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland

 

   ](#david-smyth) 

    ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250424 David Smyth WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### David Smyth

#### Head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland

David Smyth is head of Northern Ireland and coordinates the Public Leader: Northern Ireland course. He is a former solicitor and represents the Evangelical Alliance on a range of government, civic and charitable forums. He serves in the space where faith, law, politics and culture intersect.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250424_Dawn_McAvoy_WEB.png) 

  Dawn McAvoy 

Both Lives UK lead

 

   ](#dawn-mcavoy) 

    ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250424 Dawn Mc Avoy WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Dawn McAvoy

#### Both Lives UK lead

Dawn McAvoy leads Both Lives, a UK-wide initiative advocating for both lives in every pregnancy. Both Lives champions laws that protect, services that enable and a culture that affirms women and children pre- and post-birth.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250424_Lisa_Barr_WEB.png) 

  Lisa Barr 

Northern Ireland administrator and Both Lives research and communications assistant

 

   ](#lisa-curry) 

    ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250424 Lisa Barr WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lisa Barr

#### Northern Ireland administrator and Both Lives research and communications assistant

Lisa has a dual role at the Evangelical Alliance as the Northern Ireland administrator and Both Lives research and communications assistant. She has a degree in Law and holds a Masters in Children's Rights. It was there that she discovered a love for justice and advocacy and began to explore what it means to pursue this wholeheartedly. Lisa is married to Jordan and lives in Newtownabbey.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250819 Laura Coey WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250819 Laura Coey WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250819_Laura_Coey_WEB.png) 

  Laura Coey 

Church engagement co-ordinator (Northern Ireland)

 

   ](#laura-coey) 

    ![20250819 Laura Coey WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250819 Laura Coey WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Laura Coey

#### Church engagement co-ordinator (Northern Ireland)

Laura joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2023 as church engagement co-ordinator. She has a background in teaching and has spent time working in the charity sector. Having been very involved in her church growing up, she has a great love for the church in Northern Ireland and desires to equip church leaders with tools and resources to help make Jesus known. Laura lives just outside Moira with her husband, Gary and three children.

 

 

 

 [  ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20251111_Amy_Scott_WEB.png) 

  Amy Scott 

Public policy officer (Northern Ireland)

 

   ](#amy-scott-2) 

    ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20251111 Amy Scott WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Amy Scott

#### Public policy officer (Northern Ireland)

As public policy officer, Amy advocates for Christian engagement in public life and represents our members to the NI Assembly and Executive. Her degree in Economics with Finance and three and a half years in economist and policy roles in the Northern Ireland Civil Service have shaped her interest in the role of faith in public life. In her free time, Amy enjoys live music, nature walks and travelling to sunnier places.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250926 Ben Neill WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250926 Ben Neill WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250926_Ben_Neill_WEB.png) 

  Ben Neill 

Northern Ireland associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#ben-neill) 

    ![20250926 Ben Neill WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250926 Ben Neill WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Ben Neill

#### Northern Ireland associate (graduate scheme)

After growing up in England, Ben moved to Belfast in 2022 to study History at Queen’s University. He has a keen interest in politics and current affairs. In his spare time, he enjoys running, playing football, and serving in his church’s youth and student ministry team.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250909 Nick Johnston WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250909 Nick Johnston WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250909_Nick_Johnston_WEB.png) 

  Nick Johnston 

Northern Ireland associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#nick-johnston) 

    ![20250909 Nick Johnston WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250909 Nick Johnston WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Nick Johnston

#### Northern Ireland associate (graduate scheme)

Nick is the Northern Ireland associate at the Evangelical Alliance. This involves conducting policy analysis, supporting events and undertaking research projects. He holds both an undergraduate and a master's degree in history and Spanish and has studied in Belfast, Barcelona and Exeter. In his spare time, he enjoys playing football and learning foreign languages. He serves in the youth team at his church and is looking forward to the year ahead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Wales

 [  ![Tim Rowlands](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Tim Rowlands](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Media.jpeg) 

  Tim Rowlands 

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Wales

 

   ](#tim-rowlands) 

    ![Tim Rowlands](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Tim Rowlands](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Tim Rowlands

#### Head of Evangelical Alliance in Wales

Tim Rowlands is head of Evangelical Alliance, Wales, and senior pastor of Festival Church, with congregations in North Wales, mid-Wales and Chester. He is married to Emily, has four adult children and enjoys music, poetry, and mountaineering.

 

 

 

 [  ![IMG 8358](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![IMG 8358](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8358.jpg) 

  Klara Ferreira 

Wales administrator

 

   ](#klara-ferreira) 

    ![IMG 8358](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![IMG 8358](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Klara Ferreira

#### Wales administrator

Klara lives in mid-Wales with her husband and three children. She has been in ministry for over 20 years in South Africa and the UK. She began working for the Evangelical Alliance in September 2023, and also works part-time as an operations manager. Klara is passionate about the local church and making Jesus known in every community. Klara has a degree in theology as well as a master's degree in practical theology.

 

 

 

 [  ![IMG 8347](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![IMG 8347](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8347.jpg) 

  Miriam Cummings 

Church engagement co-ordinator (Wales)

 

   ](#miriam-cummings) 

    ![IMG 8347](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![IMG 8347](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Miriam Cummings

#### Church engagement co-ordinator (Wales)

Miriam is our church engagement co-ordinator in Wales

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Scotland

 [  ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241209_Web_StaffPhoto_Lynne_Paterson.png) 

  Lynne Paterson 

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Scotland

 

   ](#lynne-paterson) 

    ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241209 Web Staff Photo Lynne Paterson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lynne Paterson

#### Head of Evangelical Alliance in Scotland

 

 

 

 [  ![Kieran Turner](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Kieran Turner](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Kieran-Turner_2022-06-22-114245_ajzv.jpg) 

  Kieran Turner 

Head of Public Leadership

 

   ](#kieran-turner) 

    ![Kieran Turner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Kieran Turner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Kieran Turner

#### Head of Public Leadership

Kieran joined the Evangelical Alliance Scotland team in 2012. Prior to this he worked for MSPs at the Scottish parliament for three years, with spells in both Edinburgh and Inverness. Before this he spent a number of years working in youth and community work in the housing estates of his native Glasgow. Kieran helps the Evangelical Alliance provide support and encouragement to churches, organisations and individual Christians trying to engage with wider Scottish society.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260417_Fiona_Stewart_web.png) 

  Fiona Stewart 

Public Leadership UK programme lead

 

   ](#fiona-stewart) 

    ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Fiona Stewart

#### Public Leadership UK programme lead

 

 

 

 [  ![20260417 Sheila Akomiah web](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260417 Sheila Akomiah web](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260417_Sheila_Akomiah_web.png) 

  Sheila Akomiah 

Intercultural unity lead (Scotland)

 

   ](#sheila-akomiah) 

    ![20260417 Sheila Akomiah web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260417 Sheila Akomiah web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Sheila Akomiah

#### Intercultural unity lead (Scotland)

 

 

 

 [  ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250818_Chris_Ringland_WEB.png) 

  Chris Ringland 

Public policy officer (Scotland)

 

   ](#chris-ringland) 

    ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250818 Chris Ringland WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Chris Ringland

#### Public policy officer (Scotland)

Chris joined the Evangelical Alliance as public policy officer for Scotland in 2021. In this role he represents our membership of churches, organisations and individuals to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, seeking to make Jesus known. He has also completed the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. Previously, Chris worked in the Scottish Parliament. He is originally from Northern Ireland and completed degrees in both Geography & Politics and Public Policy in Scotland, and is a massive West Ham United fan (champions of Europe 2023). He is married to Eilidh.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_SusanaMcIntyre.png) 

  Susana McIntyre 

Membership engagement and communications assistant and Public Leadership programme support assistant

 

   ](#susana-mcintyre) 

    ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Susana McIntyre

#### Membership engagement and communications assistant and Public Leadership programme support assistant

As membership engagement and communications assistant, Susana enjoys finding creative ways to share what the Scotland team is doing and connecting with churches, organisations and individuals across Scotland.

Originally from Northern Ireland, she moved to Scotland to study French and Modern History at the University of St Andrews. Susana joined the Evangelical Alliance through its graduate scheme and has since taken on her current role.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250909 Lilli Schlossbach WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250909 Lilli Schlossbach WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250909_Lilli_Schlossbach_WEB.png) 

  Lilli Schlossbach 

Scotland associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#lilli-schlossbach) 

    ![20250909 Lilli Schlossbach WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250909 Lilli Schlossbach WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Lilli Schlossbach

#### Scotland associate (graduate scheme)

Lilli is a part of the Evangelical Alliance’s advocacy team in Scotland. She gave her life to Christ in 2023 after university and wants to share her experience of Christ’s restorative love with others. Passionate about sharing the truth in love and cultivating freedom, Lilli brings a background in law and business as well as experience from a church internship and hospitality. She is now exploring how to care for individuals through both personal relational connections and policy-level engagement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Unity

 [  ![Ben Jeffery](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Ben Jeffery](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Ben-Jeffery.jpg) 

  Ben Jeffery 

Head of church unity

 

   ](#ben-jeffery) 

    ![Ben Jeffery](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Ben Jeffery](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Ben Jeffery

#### Head of church unity

Ben is the head of church unity and also leads soulcity church, Stockport, which he planted in 2017. He is unapologetically passionate about the local church, reaching people far from God and seeing the movement of Jesus reproduced in others. He also loves good coffee, falling off surfboards and getting lost on mountains.

 

 

 

 [  ![Mark Hopkins](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Mark Hopkins](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Mark-Hopkins.jpg) 

  Mark Hopkins 

Regional unity champion

 

   ](#mark-hopkins) 

    ![Mark Hopkins](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Mark Hopkins](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Mark Hopkins

#### Regional unity champion

Mark is part of the unity team with a focus on the East Midlands. Alongside this he leads a church in Nottingham. He is part of the Ground Level Network national team and he runs their leadership and theology training course. Mark also helps oversee the unity prayer movement Nottingham City Prayer. He has a passion to see the local church equipped and empowered, working together for the sake of the kingdom. In whatever spare time is left he is a keen follower of sport and loves a good game of tennis.

 

 

 

 [  ![IMG 8403](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![IMG 8403](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8403.jpg) 

  Kate Butt 

Unity events co-ordinator and administrator

 

   ](#kate-butt) 

    ![IMG 8403](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![IMG 8403](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Kate Butt

#### Unity events co-ordinator and administrator

Kate joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2024 as part of the unity team. She previously worked for a school, organising trips and events. Kate leads the music ministry at her local church in Stockport alongside her husband Toby. She studied at The Royal Northern College of Music where she gained a degree in popular music. Kate loves singing, eating out and exploring new places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Public Leader

 [  ![Kieran Turner](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Kieran Turner](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Kieran-Turner_2022-06-22-114245_ajzv.jpg) 

  Kieran Turner 

Head of Public Leadership

 

   ](#kieran-turner) 

    ![Kieran Turner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Kieran Turner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Kieran Turner

#### Head of Public Leadership

Kieran joined the Evangelical Alliance Scotland team in 2012. Prior to this he worked for MSPs at the Scottish parliament for three years, with spells in both Edinburgh and Inverness. Before this he spent a number of years working in youth and community work in the housing estates of his native Glasgow. Kieran helps the Evangelical Alliance provide support and encouragement to churches, organisations and individual Christians trying to engage with wider Scottish society.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260417_Fiona_Stewart_web.png) 

  Fiona Stewart 

Public Leadership UK programme lead

 

   ](#fiona-stewart) 

    ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260417 Fiona Stewart web](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Fiona Stewart

#### Public Leadership UK programme lead

 

 

 

 [  ![Rani J png](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Rani J png](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/RaniJ.png.jpg) 

  Rani Joshi 

South Asian Forum co-ordinator and Public Leadership UK co-ordinator

 

   ](#bhav-joshi-west-midlands) 

    ![Rani J png](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Rani J png](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rani Joshi

#### South Asian Forum co-ordinator and Public Leadership UK co-ordinator

Rani Joshi lives in London and leads our South Asian Forum. Coming from a Hindu Gujarati background, Rani found faith in 2012 through an encounter with the Holy Spirit. She studied marketing and media and spent over 15 years in marketing working for various industries and businesses. Whether initiating a singles ministry in her church for those seeking community, contributing to the Race Equality Advisory Group for the Diocese of Coventry, serving for several years as part of the prayer ministry team or on the Parochial Church Council and deanery synod in her church, Rani has a heart to serve and draw people closer to Jesus. Rani is also involved in a prophetic mentoring group and mentors with Rise Women’s Network.

Passionate about sharing her faith, Rani launched ‘Couch Conversations with Rani’, a podcast aiming to normalise being brown and a follower of Jesus. Outside of her roles, Rani enjoys writing poetry, reading, traveling, being creative, growing vegetables, appreciating good music and food, and connecting with others to hear their stories.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_SusanaMcIntyre.png) 

  Susana McIntyre 

Membership engagement and communications assistant and Public Leadership programme support assistant

 

   ](#susana-mcintyre) 

    ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Susana Mc Intyre](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Susana McIntyre

#### Membership engagement and communications assistant and Public Leadership programme support assistant

As membership engagement and communications assistant, Susana enjoys finding creative ways to share what the Scotland team is doing and connecting with churches, organisations and individuals across Scotland.

Originally from Northern Ireland, she moved to Scotland to study French and Modern History at the University of St Andrews. Susana joined the Evangelical Alliance through its graduate scheme and has since taken on her current role.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Communications

 [  ![Theresa Stone](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Theresa Stone](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Theresa-Stone.png) 

  Theresa Stone 

Director of communications and engagement

 

   ](#theresa-stone) 

    ![Theresa Stone](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Theresa Stone](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Theresa Stone

#### Director of communications and engagement

 

 

 

 [  ![Tim Coysh](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Tim Coysh](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Tim-Coysh.jpg) 

  Tim Coysh 

Head of digital and membership

 

   ](#tim-coysh) 

    ![Tim Coysh](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Tim Coysh](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Tim Coysh

#### Head of digital and membership

Hailing from the sunny countryside of the Cotswolds, Tim joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2016. He previously worked for Onelife Leadership and was self-employed as a freelance web designer. He is a huge fan of technology, any sport, and could be the world's biggest extrovert. Tim has been designing websites since the age of 12 and now looks after the digital world of the Evangelical Alliance, including this website.

 

 

 

 [  ![Nicola Morrison](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Nicola Morrison](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Nicola-Morrison.jpg) 

  Nicola Morrison 

Editorial and media manager

 

   ](#nicola-morrison) 

    ![Nicola Morrison](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Nicola Morrison](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Nicola Morrison

#### Editorial and media manager

Before joining the Evangelical Alliance in 2022, Nicola had a broadcasting career that spanned over a decade at the BBC. Nicola is also the author of *Victory Is My Name*, a faith-based autobiography. As well as writing, Nicola is passionate about mentoring, outreach ministry and serving the underserved and volunteers as a befriender twice a week. She has also completed Level 1 in Christian British Sign Language.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Kitan Tinker](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Kitan Tinker](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_KitanTinker.png) 

  Kitan Tinker 

Marketing communications co-ordinator

 

   ](#kitan-tinker) 

    ![20241217 Kitan Tinker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Kitan Tinker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Kitan Tinker

#### Marketing communications co-ordinator

Before joining the Evangelical Alliance, Kitan worked in administration at her mum’s private podiatry clinic. She is passionate about scriptwriting, music and travelling. In her free time, she likes to volunteer on the worship and production team at KXC (King’s Cross Church) and spend quality time with her family and friends.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Paul Berry](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Paul Berry](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_PaulBerry.png) 

  Paul Berry 

Creative content assistant

 

   ](#paul-berry) 

    ![20241217 Paul Berry](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Paul Berry](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Paul Berry

#### Creative content assistant

Paul brings over five years of experience in digital marketing and serving on his local church’s production team. This combination of skills fuels his enthusiasm for supporting the mission and ministry of the Evangelical Alliance.

Beyond his passion for media production, Paul enjoys connecting with community groups and addressing local needs. His diverse experiences include teaching salsa dancing at university, co-leading a running group in Headington, and volunteering with Homeless Oxfordshire.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Bryony Lines](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Bryony Lines](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_BryonyLines.png) 

  Bryony Lines 

Editorial assistant

 

   ](#bryony-lines) 

    ![20241217 Bryony Lines](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Bryony Lines](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Bryony Lines

#### Editorial assistant

Bryony joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2024. Before that she worked in communications for Wycliffe Bible Translators and as a project manager for a translation agency.

At university she studied German, followed by an MA in literary translation. From novels, podcasts and plays to comics, films and video games, Bryony loves a good story in any form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Membership

 [  ![John Gibson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![John Gibson](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/John-Gibson.jpg) 

  John Gibson 

Director of membership, finance and operations

 

   ](#john-gibson) 

    ![John Gibson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![John Gibson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### John Gibson

#### Director of membership, finance and operations

John joined the Evangelical Alliance in June 2022 as the director of finance and operations following 12 years on the leadership team of Frontline Church in Liverpool. As well as responsibilities for services and worship, John was also the CEO of the trust behind the church which gave him primary responsibility for finance, operations and governance. John is the founding trustee of Imagine If Trust and loves creating structures that enable people to bring their best and most transforming contributions. John is married to Nicky and they have three children and four grandchildren – ‘Grampa’ is definitely one of John’s favourite titles! John loves playing golf, watching football and playing guitar.

 

 

 

 [  ![Tim Coysh](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Tim Coysh](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Tim-Coysh.jpg) 

  Tim Coysh 

Head of digital and membership

 

   ](#tim-coysh) 

    ![Tim Coysh](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Tim Coysh](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Tim Coysh

#### Head of digital and membership

Hailing from the sunny countryside of the Cotswolds, Tim joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2016. He previously worked for Onelife Leadership and was self-employed as a freelance web designer. He is a huge fan of technology, any sport, and could be the world's biggest extrovert. Tim has been designing websites since the age of 12 and now looks after the digital world of the Evangelical Alliance, including this website.

 

 

 

 [  ![John Goddard](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![John Goddard](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/John-Goddard.jpg) 

  John Goddard 

CRM and membership lead

 

   ](#john-goddard) 

    ![John Goddard](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![John Goddard](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### John Goddard

#### CRM and membership lead

John joined the Evangelical Alliance in October 2021, after serving as Coordinator of Merton Street Pastors for 11 years. John lives in South West London with his wife and three children. He is passionate about God, people and sports with a particular love for seeing the Church working together in unity to transform the community.

John has studied Computer Science and Theology; worked for IT companies and charities, so is hopeful he can use all his experience to help his colleagues make the most of the new CRM system.

 

 

 

 [  ![IMG 8335](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![IMG 8335](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/IMG_8335.jpg) 

  Chrisma Stephen 

Membership co-ordinator

 

   ](#chrisma-stephen) 

    ![IMG 8335](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![IMG 8335](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Chrisma Stephen

#### Membership co-ordinator

Chrisma joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2024 as part of the membership team. With years of experience in the dental sector, she followed her passion for software development and design, bringing a unique skill set to her role. Chrisma loves connecting with people and serving wholeheartedly, reflecting her faith and commitment to helping others. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family and enjoys long drives.

 

 

 

 [  ![Ellie Genevier](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Ellie Genevier](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Ellie-Genevier_2021-05-18-100725_ezbd.jpg) 

  Ellie Saidu 

Membership administrator

 

   ](#ellie-genevier) 

    ![Ellie Genevier](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Ellie Genevier](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Ellie Saidu

#### Membership administrator

Ellie joined the Evangelical Alliance in August 2018 after spending the last few years working in the social and criminal justice sector. Ellie enjoys serving on the prayer team at her church and discovering secluded pockets of London or frequenting old haunts to enjoy good food and coffee.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260121 Sharon Partridge Underwood WEBSITE](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260121 Sharon Partridge Underwood WEBSITE](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260121_Sharon_Partridge-Underwood_WEBSITE.png) 

  Sharon Partridge-Underwood 

Membership administrator

 

   ](#sharon-partridge-underwood) 

    ![20260121 Sharon Partridge Underwood WEBSITE](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260121 Sharon Partridge Underwood WEBSITE](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Sharon Partridge-Underwood

#### Membership administrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Finance and operations

 [  ![John Gibson](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![John Gibson](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/John-Gibson.jpg) 

  John Gibson 

Director of membership, finance and operations

 

   ](#john-gibson) 

    ![John Gibson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![John Gibson](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### John Gibson

#### Director of membership, finance and operations

John joined the Evangelical Alliance in June 2022 as the director of finance and operations following 12 years on the leadership team of Frontline Church in Liverpool. As well as responsibilities for services and worship, John was also the CEO of the trust behind the church which gave him primary responsibility for finance, operations and governance. John is the founding trustee of Imagine If Trust and loves creating structures that enable people to bring their best and most transforming contributions. John is married to Nicky and they have three children and four grandchildren – ‘Grampa’ is definitely one of John’s favourite titles! John loves playing golf, watching football and playing guitar.

 

 

 

 [  ![Wendy Pawsey](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Wendy Pawsey](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Wendy-Pawsey.jpeg) 

  Rev Wendy Pawsey 

Head of giving

 

   ](#wendy-pawsey) 

    ![Wendy Pawsey](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Wendy Pawsey](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rev Wendy Pawsey

#### Head of giving

Wendy has a deep love for the UK church, a passion for unity and a desire for God's people to follow in His footsteps and live abundantly generous lives. Her previous roles in finance, current role as Head of giving with the Evangelical Alliance and co-pastor of a fantastic church, alongside serving as a trustee for Regents Theological College, continue to provide ample opportunity to see the blessing, Kingdom growth and changed lives that generosity facilitates as articulated in her book, Generous with a capital G.

 

 

 

 [  ![Jon Warner](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![Jon Warner](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/Jon-Warner.jpeg) 

  Jon Warner 

Finance manager

 

   ](#jon-warner) 

    ![Jon Warner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![Jon Warner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Jon Warner

#### Finance manager

Jon joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2019 having previously been at New Wine and a small accountancy firm prior to that. He manages the finance team and is responsible for ensuring the money in and out is recorded correctly. Jon is on several teams at his local church and has served at the Soul Survivor summer events either in the chat room or on the prophecy team.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260121 Marcus Pawsey WEBSITE](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260121 Marcus Pawsey WEBSITE](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260121_Marcus_Pawsey_WEBSITE.png) 

  Marcus Pawsey 

Fundraising specialist

 

   ](#marcus-pawsey) 

    ![20260121 Marcus Pawsey WEBSITE](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260121 Marcus Pawsey WEBSITE](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Marcus Pawsey

#### Fundraising specialist

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Rachel Walker](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_RachelWalker.png) 

  Rachel Walker 

People and operations co-ordinator

 

   ](#rachel-walker) 

    ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rachel Walker

#### People and operations co-ordinator

Rachel Walker has spent her life trying to figure out what following Jesus looks like. In recent years she has been increasingly captivated by God's heart for justice and the hope and joy he gives in the most challenging of circumstances. She currently works in the Evangelical Alliance's people and operations teams, and is the co-author of *The Hopeful Activist*. She loves golden retrievers, well-told stories and a good cup of tea. She finds the latter difficult to locate in London, where she lives with her husband, George.

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Jorien Pueyes](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Jorien Pueyes](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_JorienPueyes.png) 

  Jorien Pueyes 

Receptionist and facilities administrator

 

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    ![20241217 Jorien Pueyes](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Jorien Pueyes](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Jorien Pueyes

#### Receptionist and facilities administrator

Jorien moved from the Netherlands to London in 2015 as a missionary and started working part time for the Evangelical Alliance in 2024. She loves getting to know our member churches and charities when they come to use our meeting rooms.

She is married to Enoc, who is from Chile, and they are both active with a mission organisation in Camden and Hackney Wick. Jorien leads the outreach and evangelism ministry there. She has a big heart for counselling and seeing people heal as they get closer to God.

 

 

 

 [  ![20250312 Ada Prisco](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20250312 Ada Prisco](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20250312_AdaPrisco.png) 

  Ada Prisco 

Finance assistant

 

   ](#ada-prisco) 

    ![20250312 Ada Prisco](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20250312 Ada Prisco](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Ada Prisco

#### Finance assistant

From working as a finance officer to embracing a new calling to share Jesus, Ada is on an amazing journey of walking by faith. She spends her time balancing life between her family, sharing the good news and working passionately for unity in churches. She also enjoys gardening, salsa dancing and cherished moments with family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## People and culture

 [  ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/C2FA60B3-EE7F-43CF-91DD-7217142F9F29_1_201_a.jpg) 

  Hil Sewell 

Director of people and culture

 

   ](#hil-sewell) 

    ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![C2 FA60 B3 EE7 F 43 CF 91 DD 7217142 F9 F29 1 201 a](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Hil Sewell

#### Director of people and culture

Hil is responsible for all things people and culture here at the Evangelical Alliance. She is passionate about establishing the Evangelical Alliance as a great place to work, championing its ethos, culture and values. She joined us from the world of education, where most recently, she set up and led the HR function across a group of four London schools following an 18-year career break. In addition, she brings almost 30 years of experience of leading churches with her husband Jem prior to his sudden death in November 2020. She is a self-declared chocoholic, charity shop addict and loves to play and watch netball. She is happy to be the mum of the office especially now her four grown-up children have all left home!

 

 

 

 [  ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20241217 Rachel Walker](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20241217_RachelWalker.png) 

  Rachel Walker 

People and operations co-ordinator

 

   ](#rachel-walker) 

    ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Rachel Walker

#### People and operations co-ordinator

Rachel Walker has spent her life trying to figure out what following Jesus looks like. In recent years she has been increasingly captivated by God's heart for justice and the hope and joy he gives in the most challenging of circumstances. She currently works in the Evangelical Alliance's people and operations teams, and is the co-author of *The Hopeful Activist*. She loves golden retrievers, well-told stories and a good cup of tea. She finds the latter difficult to locate in London, where she lives with her husband, George.

 

 

 

 [  ![20251003 Grace Dagunduro WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20251003 Grace Dagunduro WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20251003_Grace_Dagunduro_WEB.png) 

  Grace Dagunduro 

People and culture associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#grace-dagunduro) 

    ![20251003 Grace Dagunduro WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20251003 Grace Dagunduro WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  

### Grace Dagunduro

#### People and culture associate (graduate scheme)

Grace previously completed her studies at the University of Bath and recently returned to the southeast of England, where she now works as the Evangelical Alliance’s people and culture graduate. Grace has been involved in church service from childhood. She now serves in the worship and social media team at her local church. Outside of work and church Grace enjoys cooking and baking. She is particularly known for her warm cinnamon rolls.