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I grew up in a Christian home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, and began my local preaching whilst working for a light engineering company. I continued my local preaching studies and tested my calling to the ministry by going to Cliff College in Derbyshire for a year, and have very fond memories of my time there. I returned to my home town, candidated for the ministry and moved to Queen’s College, Birmingham for my ministerial training. My first appointment was in Didsbury, Manchester, and from there we moved on to Knaresborough and then Otley, before moving to Baildon in 2007. My wife, Carol, and I are parents to Sarah who is a teacher, and Tim who is in his final year at university. |
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I am an Anglican Priest serving as a non-stipendiary Curate to Rev Sarah Jemison who acts as Vicar at Christchurch, Windhill LEP. I am also an Authorised Minister in the Methodist Church. Before being ordained Deacon in 2005 at the age of 70 and then Ordained Priest in 2006, I had been a Lay Reader in the Anglican Church at Windhill since 1974. I trained to be a Textile Designer at Salts Mill and worked there until 1974 shortly before the mill closed. I am married to Joyce, and have three children Mark, James and Ruth. |
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I’m Cheshire born, but Yorkshire bred, as are my children, it must be said, though they’re grown up, moved away- teenage step-daughters have come my way… this might be why my hair is greying, middle spreading – hear what I’m saying – or maybe it’s the jobs I do - one in the district, and one with you! Though I don’t do stress, well, not that much, and I work with humour, and a gentle touch. I relax with Julie, with books and walks - we both like films, but only I like sports (and though you wouldn’t know it, in my spare time, I’m a poet.) |
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I was born in Keighley and lived in the village of Cowling until I was 5 years old. I then returned to Yorkshire in 2003 to become the minister of Little Lane Church. Little Lane is a partnership of Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Christians and I am a Baptist minister. Before coming to Bradford I worked with a church in London for eight years. Other responsibilities include being a Mentor for Newly Accredited Ministers within the Baptist Union and Chaplain of 44F Squadron, Air Cadets based at Belle Vue Barracks in Bradford. I am married to Adam who teaches RE at Buttershaw High School and we share our home with four cats. Maggie, we acquired as a kitten when she was found in the church one Sunday morning. I am an avid reader of thrillers and crime novels and have just discovered a local author, Lesley Horton. I can recommend her books. |
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I came into the Bradford North Circuit from the East Anglia District where I was the minister of an Ecumenical Partnership comprising of ten churches, which included URC, Methodist and Anglican traditions. Having grown up in the New Forest and trained in Birmingham I have found that both hold a distinct spirituality. I am married to Tabitha and we share a wide and eclectic range of music, arts and crafts when time allows. We have also been involved in our local Scout Group and District. I’ve enjoyed being their Chaplain for the last three years. |
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Hello! I’m Stella Hayton and I’m the URC minister at Northcliffe Church in Shipley. I’m married to John, who is an unpaid minister at St John’s URC in Fagley, and we share our house with a menace (otherwise known as a cat) named Barney. For some reason I like lots of things that begin with the letter “c” - cats, chocolate, crosswords, celery and cake being the top five. Being a non-conformist, we’ll have to wait and see if “Circuit” gets added to the list! |
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My name is the Rev Keith W Hunt, I was ordained in 1982 and eventually transferred to the Methodist Church in 1991. From September 2009, I shall be in Pastoral Charge of Eccleshill, Thackley and Thornton Methodist Churches. I am happy in my ministry and find it quite fulfilling. I am a traditional Methodist Minister, so I believe that the Ordained Minister is set apart for the “Ministry of the Word and Sacrament”. I believe the aim of the church is to worship God and spread the Gospel to all people. Central to the Gospel is Christ’s atonement on the cross and His resurrection. When a person receives Christ into their lives, thus accepting His forgiveness, they are made right with God and are “Justified by Faith”. |
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I came to Shipley in 1997 as a Probationer, with pastoral charge of Saltaire Methodist Church and Christchurch, Windhill LEP (Anglican/Methodist) working alongside the Vicar until he resigned. From September 2009 I will be looking after Christchurch, Wrose and Crag Road Methodist Churches. I have worked in education in Bradford, Keighley, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, as a layworker at Touchstone and as a community development worker at the Hutson Street Project. I find great fulfilment in creative worship and activity, spiritual direction and engagement with local communities. I am married to John and have two grown up sons, T omand Luke. |
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I never did take a good photo! I was an Essex girl, (believe me; I’ve heard all the jokes) – before adopting the north of England as our home. I worked with children with special needs in a primary school before becoming a minister. My training was ecumenical, after which we moved to Cumbria in 1999, to a very rural circuit, working there during the Foot and Mouth crisis of 2001. We came to Bradford in 2004. I’m married to Bryan and we have three children. Simon and Chris, together with our daughter-in-law, Katherine, live with us and we have a daughter, Danielle, in Dundee. I’m looking forward to working across both Bradford circuits and the challenges it will bring. |
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I was born and brought up in Zimbabwe, the youngest of twelve children and received my early learning at mission schools. I graduated in Business Management and had a successful career in retail. Later I offered my life to the service of God and trained at Cliff College where I graduated and came in September 2007 as a probationary Minister with responsibility for Calverley, Bolton and Thorp churches. I was fully ordained in July 2009 and look forward to taking charge in September 2009 of Bolton, Calverley and Saltaire. I live with my wife Dee, Son and Grandson. |
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My heart is to encourage people to know Jesus and to live our lives, both individually and corporately, to his praise and glory. That as Christian communities we are called to share Jesus and his significance to our own life stories, both within and beyond the church. I am a Baptist minister who is committed to be working with the Methodist Church, specifically Crag Road in Shipley, but also across the circuit and with ecumenical partners, to see people grow in their love for Jesus. May we know the leading of the Holy Spirit as we journey together! |
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I’m Beth Ashton, the Circuit Administrator based at Baildon Methodist Church. I’m a member at Eldwick Methodist Church so I’ll be a link between the Bradford North and Airedale circuits during this period of change. I recently graduated from Durham University having studied French, German and Italian and now that I’m home I can’t wait to be more involved in the life of the church outside of my role as an administrator. In my spare time I love going to the cinema and seeing my friends, and I can’t wait to get to know everyone in the new Bradford North circuit. |
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My name is Linda Atkin and I have been working as the pastoral visitor for elderly people in the old Bradford West Circuit. I am married to David and have 2 grown up children. My role is to visit older people who have been referred to me by the ministers and at present I visit approximately 60 people. I also am involved in an annual event which provides a “Holiday at Home” for our older people who are unable to go away and a monthly meeting called Tea and Talk. I look forward to getting to know you. |
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I am the Circuit Children’s worker and live in Baildon with my husband Neil and sons Daniel and Matthew and the latest addition to the family - Meg the border collie. Previously I was a nurse with a variety of experience from paediatric ward sister to district nursing. I love all things arty (as you will know if you have been part of an event I have organised) and I have a secret passion for engines and cars. I also love meeting up with friends for a laugh and a good old natter. |
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Married to Tom, two children and 9 grandchildren. PA to Finance and Operations directors in national galvanizing company. Member at Wrose Methodist Church. Local Preacher, Senior Circuit Steward, Member of District Grants Committee, Church Council Secretary and Church Steward. Favourite colour red.; Mad about Star Trek! Love to sing! |
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I have been asked to introduce myself to you all so here goes. I am 53 years old and have been married to Heather for 31years. We have two grown up sons and a very new grand daughter, called Connie. I retired from the police service in 2004 and have worked in SPCK bookshop in Bradford. I have been a local preacher for ten years in the Woodhouse Grove Circuit. |
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Hello everyone, I’m David Hogg, aged 61. I live in Wilsden, and worship at Wilsden Methodist United Reformed Church, where I have been a Steward for several years. I am married to Diana, and have four grown up children, Clair, Christopher, Sarah and Matthew, who have blessed us with eight beautiful grandchildren. I am a self employed joiner, and my hobbies include crown green bowling, rugby league, gardening and walking, indeed, all outdoor sports and activities. I am looking forward in faith and anticipation to serving the 18 churches in the new Bradford North Circuit. |
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My name is Pamela Hustler and I live with my husband Eddie. We have five children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.; My “paid” working life was as a legal secretary. In my leisure time I enjoy reading, gardening, ballroom dancing and Sudoku. We have worshipped at Haworth Road for many years where I am Secretary to the Finance & Property Committee, Envelope Secretary and The Leprosy Mission representative, and am particularly involved when catering is required. For the last two years I have served as a Circuit Steward and am looking forward to continuing in our new Circuit. |
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I grew up in the Shipley & Bingley Circuit at what was then Hall Royd Methodist Church (now Northcliffe LEP). I was also a member of Hall Royd Band for some twenty odd years; Some of you will know me as John Nixon's daughter as my late father was a local preacher with over 40 years' service. Some of you may have even heard me preach as I spent 5 years "on trial" in the Shipley & Bingley Circuit; a full-time job and two babies got in the way of completing my training. Those babies are now teenagers, and I'm still working full-time as an educational developer at the University of Bradford. I'm now a member of Thackley Methodist Church where I'm worship leader, organist and Church Council secretary. |
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Although we have moved from Saltaire to Wilsden since coming to West Yorkshire seven years ago, we have not changed churches - we had made too many friends and become too involved at Saltaire to contemplate leaving. One daughter and grandson live now with us though worship at the Salvation Army. Our other daughter and grandson are about to move to Somerset whilst our son and his wife work across three continents and have homes in Nice and Edinburgh. Now retired, I was first a teacher then Education Officer at York Minster. I am still involved with children through Open the Book assemblies and working with schools visiting Bradford Cathedral. My other interests are visiting churches, historic buildings and art galleries, reading and photography. I also spend too much time researching my family tree. |
