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Staff Team
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Rector
BOB KITELEY moved to Ashtead in 1999 with his wife Alison and their two children Sarah & Andy to become Rector, having served in two parishes in the Chester Diocese. It was in 1978 that God called him from his career in Geology to ordained ministry. His passion is to see every Christian in Ashtead realise their God-given potential. |
Associate Rector
SIMON BUTLER was ordained in 2006 and served his curacy in Nottinghamshire. He joined the Ashtead Parish team in late 2010. Simon's interests lie in the areas of theology and politics, economics, and business. Outside of work Simon is a Director of a Fairtrade clothing company and to relax drives racing cars. Rumour has it that he is the only ordained clergyman to have driven a modern Formula 1 car but that he is not the Stig.
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Curate
JAMES LEVASIER grew up in Devon but has lived from Edinburgh to Jersey and several places in between. James was a Building Surveyor before moving into Youth and children’s work for 15 years, lastly in Guildford. He then trained for the ministry at Wycliffe Hall Oxford he joined Ashtead parish July 2009. He loves gardening, running, photography and prayer. He is married to Jo and has two children, Joshua and Grace.
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Curate
JO LEVASIER joined the team in July 2009, having trained at Wycliffe College, Oxford . Jo was formerly a Youth & Children's Minister in Taunton and most recently at Christ Church, Guildford. She is married to James, has two children, Joshua and Grace and a dog called Tess. She is passionate about all age involvement in services and letting the Bible speak into our lives.
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Children
MARTIN DYER has been in full-time ministry since 2001 and moved from Plymouth with his wife Emma to join the team here in Ashtead in 2006. In 2011 Martin began working exclusively with the primary school age range and can be found leading our annual holiday club, visiting local schools, overseeing our Sunday children's ministry or planning various children's outreach events. When taking time out you’ll find Martin and Emma enjoying time with their son Micah, walking their dog Toby, Emma making cards and Martin playing guitar!
martin.dyer@ashteadparish.org
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Youth
GRANT EVERSON hails from the scenic shores of Cape Town, South Africa, and has been in the UK since 2005. He has been involved in youth ministry for the past 16 years and has a passion to see young people come to faith in God and be discipled into a growing faith. He has a curiosity about practical theology and about how the church reaches out appropriately. Other interests include, most sports, is keen about running, tennis and ultimate frisbee, and is a latent speed freak. He is married to Audrey and they have a gorgeous daughter, Zoe.
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Central Services
WENDY BRUCE underpins the work of this large church by overseeing the administration, finance, IT and HR functions.
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is available to help you with your life journey as well as your spiritual life, so do make contact with SHARON SEAL anytime.
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Parish Operations
ROBERT NEWHOUSE is responsible for communications, operations and events. He is married to Liz, has four children, and may be seen cycling around Ashtead.
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