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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%271200%27%20height%3D%271681%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%271200%27%20height%3D%271200%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. 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 and research

 

   ](#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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 and research

Danny joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2008 and has held a range of roles in the advocacy team. He currently leads the advocacy and research team across the UK, including public policy work and engagement with the parliaments and assemblies and respective governments. Danny leads the Evangelical Alliance's research work, seeking to understand evangelicals in the UK, their beliefs, practices and attitudes. 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. He frequently provides comment on issues in public life and politics, 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27877%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

Theresa loves leading communications and engagement at the Evangelical Alliance. She has spent over a decade in public relations and communications within the global charity sector.

Before joining, she worked at Jersey Road, training over 70 senior leaders across charities, businesses and churches to handle media interviews with confidence, messaging and clarity.

As a former broadcast journalist and a keen performer, Theresa is deeply passionate about equipping leaders and members to share compelling stories well in the news media and in the public eye. She loves music and running too.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 public policy areas from immigration reform, freedom of religion in the UK and overseas, health and social care, to the role and importance of the church in addressing community cohesion.

Alicia leads the advocacy team’s parliament and Whitehall engagement and is focusing all legislative engagement 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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 the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland and coordinates the Public Leader: Northern Ireland course. Before joining the Evangelical Alliance in 2011, he worked as a solicitor and now represents the organisation on a range of government, civic and charitable forums. He serves in the space where faith, law, politics and culture intersect. Outside of work, he enjoys getting out in nature or getting stuck into a DIY project.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%271097%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. In 2025, he was appointed as an honorary canon at St Asaph Cathedral. Tim 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

Lynne Paterson has been head of the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland since 2024. She loves encouraging leaders, strengthening church unity across cultures and has a passion for prayer. Before joining the Evangelical Alliance, she worked for Royal Mail in marketing consultancy and operational management, and later at Tearfund as Scotland director and head of prayer. Lynne is part of Hope Church in Glasgow, holds a master's in theology and is on the board or advisory groups of several organisations, including 24-7 Prayer 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27713%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 head of gospel impact at the Evangelical Alliance. He loves seeing people meet Jesus and studying journeys of faith. Phil is the author of *Story Bearer: How to Share Your Faith, The Best of Friends* and, with Gavin Calver, *Good News People*. They also host a podcast with Premier expanding on themes from the book.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 and loves finding new parts of the city to explore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## Gospel impact

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27713%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 head of gospel impact at the Evangelical Alliance. He loves seeing people meet Jesus and studying journeys of faith. Phil is the author of *Story Bearer: How to Share Your Faith, The Best of Friends* and, with Gavin Calver, *Good News People*. They also host a podcast with Premier expanding on themes from the book.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 Heffer is head of mission at the Evangelical Alliance, passionate about equipping the UK church with confidence in evangelism, mission and discipleship. She has led on the Talking Jesus, Finding Jesus and Talking Toddlers research, and co-leads a Women in Evangelism network. Previously, Rachael spent 13 years with British Youth for Christ, most recently as Corporate Director on the leadership team, and four in the Diocese of Ely. Married to Darren, she has two teenage sons and is actively involved in her local church.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 and Public Leadership 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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 and Public Leadership co-ordinator

Heather is an ex-science teacher who has had the privilege of teaching in some far-flung places. She now enjoys applying her project management and analytical skills to improve the way things work, helping our projects run more smoothly.

 

 

 

 [  ![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 

Communications assistant (accelerator 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

#### Communications assistant (accelerator 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.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260910 Annie Hampshire website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260910 Annie Hampshire website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260910_Annie_Hampshire_website.png) 

  Annie Hampshire 

Gospel impact associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#annie-hampshire) 

    ![20260910 Annie Hampshire website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260910 Annie Hampshire 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)  

### Annie Hampshire

#### Gospel impact associate (graduate scheme)

Annie is our gospel impact associate on the 2026/27 Graduate Scheme. Before this, Annie studied physiotherapy and has a background in youth ministry. She is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and live out their faith in everyday life. In her spare time, Annie enjoys the outdoors and catching up with friends over a chai latte.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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 and research

 

   ](#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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 and research

Danny joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2008 and has held a range of roles in the advocacy team. He currently leads the advocacy and research team across the UK, including public policy work and engagement with the parliaments and assemblies and respective governments. Danny leads the Evangelical Alliance's research work, seeking to understand evangelicals in the UK, their beliefs, practices and attitudes. 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. He frequently provides comment on issues in public life and politics, 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 public policy areas from immigration reform, freedom of religion in the UK and overseas, health and social care, to the role and importance of the church in addressing community cohesion.

Alicia leads the advocacy team’s parliament and Whitehall engagement and is focusing all legislative engagement 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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 is the co-founder and leader of Both Lives, a UK-wide initiative advocating for both lives in every pregnancy. Both Lives works toward a people and place that values the life and health of women and children, pre- and post-birth. Dawn has been part of the Evangelical Alliance since 2011. She is a mum to three girls and is finding a new interest in growing plants.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27790%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 leads church engagement in the advocacy team, which involves preaching, crafting resources and connecting with leaders across the church. She rejoined the Evangelical Alliance in 2021, having completed an internship in the Northern Ireland team after university. She has studied law in Dublin, Belfast and London, and hopes to study somewhere with better weather one day.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![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 

Researcher (accelerator 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

#### Researcher (accelerator scheme)

Mark is the Evangelical Alliance’s researcher. 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 and will watch just about any sport he can. He also enjoys playing guitar and going on dog walks.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe Website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe Website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260612_Inioluwa_Longe_Website.png) 

  Inioluwa Longe 

Advocacy and policy co-ordinator (Wales)

 

   ](#inioluwa-longe) 

    ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe Website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe 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)  

### Inioluwa Longe

#### Advocacy and policy co-ordinator (Wales)

Inioluwa Longe serves as the advocacy and policy co-ordinator for Wales, representing the voice of evangelicals to Members of the Senedd on key policy issues. Before joining in April 2026, she worked in policy and public affairs roles across the UK and qualified as a lawyer in Nigeria. When not working or studying for her PhD in social policy, Inioluwa enjoys reading Christian fiction and volunteering in her church.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260910 Eilidh Taylor website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260910 Eilidh Taylor website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260910_Eilidh_Taylor_website.png) 

  Eilidh Taylor 

Advocacy associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#eilidh-taylor) 

    ![20260910 Eilidh Taylor website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260910 Eilidh Taylor 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)  

### Eilidh Taylor

#### Advocacy associate (graduate scheme)

Eilidh Taylor is the advocacy associate as part of our 2026/27 Graduate Scheme. Before this, Eilidh completed a BSc in political science at SciencesPo Paris and a master's in development studies at LSE. She cares particularly about narratives in politics, lived experience of policy, and how to bring kingdom hope, dignity and justice into these spaces. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, drawing and exploring outside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## One People Commission

 [  ![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 

Interim intercultural lead

 

   ](#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%271200%27%20height%3D%271200%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

#### Interim intercultural lead

Rani Joshi is based in London and serves as interim intercultural lead. She was raised in a Hindu Gujarati family and came to faith in Jesus in 2012 following a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit.

She spent over 15 years in marketing before joining the Evangelical Alliance. She became the first woman to lead our South Asian Forum network and re-launched the *Discovering Jesus* course, which helps people of Asian heritage explore faith, identity and culture.

As well as helping train Christians for mission and evangelism across cultures and faiths, Rani mentors younger women, previously led a singles ministry, and currently serves on her church prayer and youth team whilst co-leading a connect group. She has a heart for serving others, loves seeing God move, and is passionate about people from every background encountering Jesus for themselves.

Outside of work, she enjoys poetry, travel, sharing food and hearing stories across the dinner table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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 the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland and coordinates the Public Leader: Northern Ireland course. Before joining the Evangelical Alliance in 2011, he worked as a solicitor and now represents the organisation on a range of government, civic and charitable forums. He serves in the space where faith, law, politics and culture intersect. Outside of work, he enjoys getting out in nature or getting stuck into a DIY project.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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 is the co-founder and leader of Both Lives, a UK-wide initiative advocating for both lives in every pregnancy. Both Lives works toward a people and place that values the life and health of women and children, pre- and post-birth. Dawn has been part of the Evangelical Alliance since 2011. She is a mum to three girls and is finding a new interest in growing plants.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260910 Olivia Reid website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260910 Olivia Reid website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260910_Olivia_Reid_website.png) 

  Olivia Reid 

Northern Ireland associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#olivia-reid) 

    ![20260910 Olivia Reid website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260910 Olivia Reid 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)  

### Olivia Reid

#### Northern Ireland associate (graduate scheme)

Olivia Reid is the Northern Ireland Associate as part of our 2026/27 Graduate Scheme. She graduated with a law degree from Queen's University Belfast and is passionate about advocacy and justice. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys all things music, from singing to playing the cello, or simply finding an excuse to make some noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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%271200%27%20height%3D%271097%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. In 2025, he was appointed as an honorary canon at St Asaph Cathedral. Tim 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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

 

 

 

 [  ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe Website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe Website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260612_Inioluwa_Longe_Website.png) 

  Inioluwa Longe 

Advocacy and policy co-ordinator (Wales)

 

   ](#inioluwa-longe) 

    ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe Website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260612 Inioluwa Longe 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)  

### Inioluwa Longe

#### Advocacy and policy co-ordinator (Wales)

Inioluwa Longe serves as the advocacy and policy co-ordinator for Wales, representing the voice of evangelicals to Members of the Senedd on key policy issues. Before joining in April 2026, she worked in policy and public affairs roles across the UK and qualified as a lawyer in Nigeria. When not working or studying for her PhD in social policy, Inioluwa enjoys reading Christian fiction and volunteering in her church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

Lynne Paterson has been head of the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland since 2024. She loves encouraging leaders, strengthening church unity across cultures and has a passion for prayer. Before joining the Evangelical Alliance, she worked for Royal Mail in marketing consultancy and operational management, and later at Tearfund as Scotland director and head of prayer. Lynne is part of Hope Church in Glasgow, holds a master's in theology and is on the board or advisory groups of several organisations, including 24-7 Prayer 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

Fiona Stewart oversees our Public Leadership programme, which is part of a long-term vision to establish a network of Christian leaders in every part of society. She loves helping people explore how God calls them to lead in their work and in wider culture. An experienced broadcaster on BBC Radio Scotland and Premier Christian Radio, she also writes and performs spoken word poetry and enjoys encouraging people to explore faith issues through the creative arts.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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)

Dr Sheila Akomiah joined the Evangelical Alliance in February 2026 after working with Church Mission Society as a lecturer in African theology. She now works with churches across Scotland, helping congregations from different cultural backgrounds connect, learn from one another and work together in mission. Sheila is a deaconess in the Church of Pentecost in Glasgow and sings in her local choir.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260910 Megan Chalmers website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260910 Megan Chalmers website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260910_Megan_Chalmers_website.png) 

  Megan Chalmers 

Scotland associate (graduate scheme)

 

   ](#megan-chalmers) 

    ![20260910 Megan Chalmers website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260910 Megan Chalmers 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)  

### Megan Chalmers

#### Scotland associate (graduate scheme)

Megan Chalmers is our Scotland associate as part of the 2026/27 Graduate Scheme. Before joining us, she studied sociology and Scottish literature at the University of Glasgow, where she was involved in Just Love. She is passionate about building community, justice, and prayer. In her free time, you can find Megan playing hockey, drinking an oat flat white, or watching foreign films at her local cinema.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## Unity

 [  ![20260507 Ben Jeffery WEB](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260507 Ben Jeffery WEB](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260507_Ben_Jeffery_WEB.png) 

  Ben Jeffery 

Head of church unity

 

   ](#ben-jeffery) 

    ![20260507 Ben Jeffery WEB](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260507 Ben Jeffery 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 Jeffery

#### Head of church unity

Ben is the head of church unity and has over a decade of experience in senior leadership and church planting. He is unapologetically passionate about the local church, reaching people far from God and seeing churches come together to make Jesus known. 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

Fiona Stewart oversees our Public Leadership programme, which is part of a long-term vision to establish a network of Christian leaders in every part of society. She loves helping people explore how God calls them to lead in their work and in wider culture. An experienced broadcaster on BBC Radio Scotland and Premier Christian Radio, she also writes and performs spoken word poetry and enjoys encouraging people to explore faith issues through the creative arts.

 

 

 

 [  ![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 and Public Leadership 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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 and Public Leadership co-ordinator

Heather is an ex-science teacher who has had the privilege of teaching in some far-flung places. She now enjoys applying her project management and analytical skills to improve the way things work, helping our projects run more smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27877%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

Theresa loves leading communications and engagement at the Evangelical Alliance. She has spent over a decade in public relations and communications within the global charity sector.

Before joining, she worked at Jersey Road, training over 70 senior leaders across charities, businesses and churches to handle media interviews with confidence, messaging and clarity.

As a former broadcast journalist and a keen performer, Theresa is deeply passionate about equipping leaders and members to share compelling stories well in the news media and in the public eye. She loves music and running too.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260527 Reuben Grace Website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260527 Reuben Grace Website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260527_ReubenGrace_Website.png) 

  Reuben Grace 

Editorial assistant (maternity cover)

 

   ](#reuben-grace) 

    ![20260527 Reuben Grace Website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260527 Reuben Grace 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)  

### Reuben Grace

#### Editorial assistant (maternity cover)

Before joining the Evangelical Alliance in 2026, Reuben worked in communications for OMF International, a global fellowship of Christians with a heart for East Asia. He is the author of *A Taste of Asia*, a devotional adventure book helping families explore God’s love for all nations.

 When he’s not writing or editing, you can often find him with a good book, at his local model railway club or listening to the latest episode of ‘The Rest is History’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 and lives in South West London with his wife and three children. He is passionate about improving our processes and systems so that every member feels connected and valued as we make Jesus known together. His favourite moment of the month is the online prayer meeting where members from across the UK join together to seek the Lord on behalf of the Evangelical Alliance.

 

 

 

 [  ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27938%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

Sharon Partridge-Underwood helps onboard churches and organisations that choose to join the Evangelical Alliance. Her favourite part of the role is getting to speak to church and organisation leaders and hear about all the good things happening across the UK church. Sharon loves the local church and has served in church leadership, youth and pastoral work, as well as being a qualified counsellor. She lives in Bedfordshire with her husband, Will, and their two daughters.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260528 Emily Hammer Website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260528 Emily Hammer Website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260528_Emily_Hammer_Website.png) 

  Emily Hammer 

Membership administrator

 

   ](#emily-hammer) 

    ![20260528 Emily Hammer Website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260528 Emily Hammer 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)  

### Emily Hammer

#### Membership administrator

Emily Hammer joined the Evangelical Alliance in May 2026 after working as a solicitor in family law. She welcomes new members and supports existing members, whether churches, individuals or organisations, answering their queries and helping them make the most of their membership. A born-and-bred North Londoner, Emily enjoys seeing West End shows and has a particular passion for ABBA tribute bands.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260819 Rebecca King Website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260819 Rebecca King Website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260819_Rebecca_King_Website.png) 

  Rachel King 

Membership administrator (maternity cover)

 

   ](#rebecca-king) 

    ![20260819 Rebecca King Website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260819 Rebecca King 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)  

### Rachel King

#### Membership administrator (maternity cover)

Rachel King joined the Evangelical Alliance in August 2026 as maternity cover for our membership administrator after studying at London School of Theology and working as a teaching assistant in a primary school. She loves supporting our members and onboarding new members. Rachel is passionate about her local church, where she leads the youth group with her husband Will, and enjoys perfecting latte art at home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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 Pawsey is passionate about the UK church and helping people discover the joy of living generously. With a varied professional background across several sectors, she joined the Evangelical Alliance in 2021 and serves as head of giving. She also co-pastors a thriving church, is a trustee for two Christian charities, runs a fundraising consultancy, and is the author of *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

 

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    ![Jon Warner](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27791%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

 

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    ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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

 

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    ![20241217 Rachel Walker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260612 Vicki Davies Website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260612 Vicki Davies Website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260612_VickiDavies_Website.png) 

  Vicki Davies 

Finance assistant

 

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    ![20260612 Vicki Davies Website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260612 Vicki Davies 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)  

### Vicki Davies

#### Finance assistant

Vicki Davies joined the Evangelical Alliance as our finance assistant in May 2026. Before that, she was part of the finance team at New Wine for 11 years and loves hearing stories of how God transforms people’s lives. Vicki lives in Essex with her husband Lee, their two older children, and Olive, their golden retriever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

## 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

 

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    ![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%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%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%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%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.

 

 

 

 [  ![20260910 Rosie Bridgewater website](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)  ![20260910 Rosie Bridgewater website](https://cdn.eauk.org/people/_800x1066_crop_center-center_82_none/20260910_Rosie_Bridgewater_website.png) 

  Rosie Bridgewater 

People and culture associate (graduate scheme)

 

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    ![20260910 Rosie Bridgewater website](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27675%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)  ![20260910 Rosie Bridgewater 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)  

### Rosie Bridgewater

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

Rosie Bridgewater is our people and culture associate as part of the 2026/27 Graduate Scheme. Her architectural studies degree means she’s fascinated by how people interact with different spaces and how architecture can be viewed through the lens of human dignity. An extrovert through and through, she can regularly be found creating collage art and maintains a lifelong adoration of dogs.