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Introducing Our People
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Paul Heard, Vicar
Paul came to Sumner-Redcliffs parish from
Nelson in 2003, some might suggest to be closer
to the Canterbury ski fields. He has
a gift for teaching and has special interests in
the areas of Alpha, home groups and healing
ministry. He worked initially as Associate
Vicar, then in 2009 was appointed as Vicar. His wife Kay also has a calling
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Alan Wallace, Associate Pastor
Alan was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
He became a Christian at a charismatic
conference at the age of 17.
In 1979 he moved to London to train as a
Church Army Evangelist and studied theology.
After he was commissioned by the
Archbishop of Canterbury he became the Youth
Officer for the Diocese of Norwich, before
running a community centre in East London.
Following this he worked for Church
Mission Society as their National Youth Officer
and travelled to Nepal, Uganda, and Israel as
part of his work.
In 1999 he set up Affinity Events Ltd a
company to assist Christian organizations in
running their events, one of which was
the
Lambeth Conference in 2008.
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Sam Knight, Youth Pastor
Relating to young
people helps make a good Youth Pastor.
Sam has that talent and alongside his enthusiasm and popularity with our
young people, he also brings wisdom
and respect to his role. Five years after
giving his life to the Lord, Sam felt the call
to work with young people and in 2005 he offered
himself for the position of Youth Pastor at
Sumner-Redcliffs. He is supported in this
work by his wife Kim and they are parents to two
teenagers. Recently Sam completed a degree
course with Bible College of New Zealand.
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Liz Wallace,
Children's Pastor & Parish Secretary
Liz was born in Yeovil, Somerset but
spent most of her childhood in Chepstow South
Wales. Although brought up going to church, she
discovered a personal relationship with God at
University. After a degree in Primary Education
with English and Drama she taught in the UK then
spent 2 years teaching in Uganda before becoming
the National Youth Officer for Mid-Africa
Ministry a mission society working in Uganda,
Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo.
She visited schools, youth groups and
organized overseas teams.
While working in London she met Alan who
was the National Youth Officer for CMS and they
married in 1996.
Since 2000 she has worked alongside Alan
in Affinity Events Ltd.
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Denise McGill, Pastoral
Care Coordinator
Denise McGill heads our Pastoral Care Team.
Trained as a nurse, she has also worked for a
number of years in hospital chaplaincy - a
background which equips her ideally for her work
in pastoral care. Denise brings great
compassion to her role as she ministers to those
who are in need at times of grief, sickness or
misfortune. Denise is married to Andrew
and is currently enjoying the experience of grandmotherhood.
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