Leadership Team
Mike Warren became Vicar in 2004. He trained at Oak Hill Theological College, served his curacy at St John's, Tunbridge Wells and spent six years as Vicar in a group of seven rural churches on the Essex/Cambridgeshire borders.
Before ordination, he was a physiotherapist. Mike is married to Sarah and they have two teenage children.
Outside the parish, Mike is a member of the Oak Hill College Council, on the board of People International (UK) and a trustee of CrossTeach Trust.
He also enjoys playing golf and is a member of the indoor bowls club.
Follow Mike's blog by clicking this link:
http://stpetersmw.blogspot.com/
Lucy Payn is our Youth & Children's Worker. Lucy joined us in 2007.
She is a trained secondary school teacher and has worked at TWGSB and Cranbrook School as an Art Teacher. Lucy has also worked with primary aged children as a supply teacher.
Alongside her work with St Peter's she has been studying the Moore Theological College correspondence course and is currently receiving training at St Nick's in Sevenoaks.
Her interests include – Art, drama, music, singing, French culture and cuisine. She has also been known to knock up a few expressionist style paintings on the side!
Our Church Council
The Church Council meets at least four times each year and has 19 members who each then split out into one or more Ministry teams. These teams may also include other members of the congregation.
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Standing and Finance Committee
Aims:
- To carry out the business of the PCC between Church Council meetings.
Membership: The minister & church wardens (ex-officio), plus 2 elected from the PCC.
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Teaching & Corporate Worship
Aims:
- To oversee the provision of a biblically balanced & culturally relevant programme of bible teaching and corporate worship.
- To give biblical, theological guidance to the CC.
- Be a supportive fellowship and place of mutual accountability particularly for the Vicar.
Membership: Minister and readers.
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- To oversee & monitor the provision of a biblically balanced, culturally relevant and safe programme of bible teaching, corporate worship and other activities for 0–18 year olds.
- To ensure that good practice and the relevant policies are adhered to.
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- To develop the whole church family's partnership and support with fellow Christians in God’s Church, with particular focus on the approved Mission Partners.
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- To oversee the promotion and proclamation of the gospel, and to encourage people into the St Peter's church family.
The Evangelism Team has arranged a number, and diverse range, of events to date. Social events, such as men’s bowling or “’girls’ nights” are designed to just to enable folk to rub shoulders, regulars and especially guest, and to get to know each other and grow together.
More elaborate functions have involved inviting folk along to a breakfast or evening meal to hear a guest speaker or have our version of “Question Time”. The team are keen to progress to more and larger carefully selected events to try to fulfil our aims above.
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- To oversee, encourage and arrange events which enable the strengthening of good friendships within the church family.
- To oversee and encourage a good welcome for newcomers.
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- To oversee the provision of facilities necessary for St Peter's to fulfil its mission in a welcoming and safe environment.
- To ensure that all relevant health and safety law and best practice is followed.
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- To meet the spiritual needs of those unable to receive the benefits of meeting together at church meetings.
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