Meet the team

Staff

Senior Staff

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  Jonathan Pryke

  Senior Minister

  email 0747 219 3371

  Sunday - Friday

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  Jonathan is the Senior Minister of JPC. He is married to Vivienne and they have three adult children, one daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. He joined the staff of JPC back in 1988. Before that he was a curate in Corby in the East Midlands, having worked as a civil engineer before ordination.

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  Ian Garrett

  Senior Assistant Minister

  email 0736 625 1569

  Sunday - Friday

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  Ian came to faith at 15, from a non-Christian background. After studying natural sciences then theology, he has served churches in Oxford and Cambridge before JPC. He is married to Tess. They have three children – one in heaven.

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  Ramzi Adcock

  Executive Minister

  email 0746 301 1142

  Sunday - Friday

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  Ramzi is the Executive Minister at JPC and the chair of the World Mission committee. He joined staff in 1998 and for many years coordinated the internationals work at the church. He and his wife have three children.

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  Liz Jackson

  Women's Worker

  email 0742 634 4278

  Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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  As Women’s Worker, Liz is responsible for overseeing many of the activities and groups that go on for women at JPC and aims to encourage and support many of the women in the congregation in their ministries. She had the blessing of being brought up in a Christian home, the gospel came alive to her at CYFA holiday camps as a teenager and her faith was tested and grown at University at Newcastle. In previous years she has worked for JPC as a Parish Assistant, student worker and after theological college worked again at JPC as a church worker. She had a break from work to have three lovely kids and most recently enjoyed teaching RE in a local school.

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  Dan McBride

  Head of Children and Youth

  email 0747 219 3881

  Sunday - Friday

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  Dan grew up in Northern Ireland and came to Newcastle for university. He oversees the 0-18s work at church, with a particular focus on teenagers. He is married to Becky and they have two young children.

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  Jonathan Redfearn

  Senior Assistant Minister (sick leave)

  
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  Jonathan is responsible for small groups, evangelism, discipleship and pastoral care. Having worked as a Parish Assistant at JPC, he then served as an Intern with Josh McDowell Ministry in the USA. He worked as a History teacher in North Shields before ordination having studied at Cranmer Hall, Durham. He was a curate in Kidsgrove in the North West before returning to JPC staff in 1997. He is married with 3 children.

Vicar (Emeritus)

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  David Holloway

  Vicar (Emeritus)

  
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  David Holloway is the Vicar of Jesmond. Having worked previously in the Sudan, Leeds and on the staff of Wycliffe Hall Theological College, Oxford, he was for many years a member of the General Synod of the Church of England. He then helped start the Christian Institute, Reform and Anglican International Development (AID). He's still involved in all of these.

Pastoral Staff

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  Pete Alston

  Church Worker

  email 0785 336 7631

  Sunday - Friday

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  Pete recently graduated from Oak Hill, a Bible college in North London. He is hoping to go to Japan as a missionary, sent and supported by JPC.

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  Matt Elder

  Church Worker

  email 0785 336 7698

  Sunday - Friday

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  Matt coordinates our student work. He became a Christian at a young age back in his native Northern Ireland. He came to Newcastle as a student several years ago and has been here ever since.

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  Catherine Robinson

  Church Worker

  email 0785 334 8407

  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

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  Catherine co-ordinates our Celebrate Recovery ministry. Thankful to God for her own recovery from anorexia and bulimia, she is passionate to tell others of God's desire to help them overcome life's hurts and destructive thinking and behaviour.

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  Carolyn Hosie

  Pastoral Visitor

  email 0785 336 7915

  Monday - Thursday

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  Carolyn became a Christian when she was a child and went to Capernwray Bible College at age 18. Her background is in nursing and Intensive Care Trauma, with an interest in Bereavement support, and she is also a qualified counsellor. Her role on staff is as a pastoral visitor and support for Prime Time. Carolyn moved from London 10 years ago and has been attending JPC since. She is married to Gareth and they have 3 children.

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  Benji Cook

  Student and International Co-ordinator

  email 0749 264 9463

  Sunday - Friday

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  Benji is originally from Cheshire and had the great privilege of growing up in a Christian home. He went to university in London and got stuck into student ministry there. After a brief spell working in the City he went back into student work at churches in London before making the move up to JPC in 2024. He’s married to Lin and has a daughter Noa. In his spare time he likes to read and complain about coffee.

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  Fi Alston

  Student and International Worker

  email 0785 336 7287

  Sunday - Friday

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  Fi moved up to Newcastle to study at university and joined our church family then. After a year working with students in Leeds, she has returned to Newcastle to join the student team at JPC.

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  Sam Reed

  Children's Worker

  email 0736 625 1726

  Sunday - Friday

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  Sam is originally from Newcastle and came to JPC with his family as a youth. Having become a Christian as a teenager he continued to grow in his faith during his time at Sheffield University. After spending two years at Christchurch Fulwood as a ministry trainee, Sam now works as part of the Children’s team here at JPC.

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  Hannah Keeble

  Families Worker

  email 0749 151 3055

  Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday

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  Originally from Cumbria, Hannah grew up in a Christian family and developed her faith at university in Newcastle whilst studying Biomedical Science. After graduating she joined the staff team as a Parish Assistant and now works as the Children's Worker, focusing mainly on work with 7-11 year olds.

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  Becky Turner

  Youth Worker

  email 0758 822 9414

  Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday - Sunday

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  Becky decided to follow Jesus at the age of 11 and has grown in her faith and love for God ever since. She came to Newcastle to study Mechanical Engineering at University, she loved the city a lot more than the degree. Staying in the area but doing something she enjoys, she is now a grateful part of the kids and youth team at JPC!

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  Liam Chilton

  Music Co-ordinator

  email 0788 812 6687

  Sunday - Friday

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  Liam grew up in London and started following Jesus at 16 years old. After studying at university in Sheffield, he spent time as a ministry trainee at a church. He worked as a music coordinator in London before moving to Newcastle in 2023.

Support Staff

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  Andrew Shaw

  Facilities Manager

  0785 336 7561

  Sunday - Friday

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  Through witness of Christian parents, Andrew committed his life to Christ at an early age. He first arrived in Newcastle in 2003 to study Town Planning. As Facilities Worker, Andrew manages the buildings at JPC. He is married to Nicole.

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  Claire Leith

  Finance Administrator

  email 0191 212 7408

  Monday - Wednesday & Friday

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  Claire became a Christian when she came to Newcastle University to study. She has been a member of the church family at JPC for many years. Since joining the staff at JPC she has studied Accountancy and is a qualified bookkeeper.

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  Jolene Cooley

  Finance Assistant

  email 0191 212 7404

  Monday - Wednesday & Friday

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  Jolene grew up in County Durham and became a Christian in her second year at Northumbria University and grew her faith at JPC. She is married to Scott, and they have three children. She works in antenatal education and volunteers with the pastoral team in her spare time.

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  Becky McBride

  Senior Administrator

  email 0191 212 7414

  Tuesday - Wednesday

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  Becky grew up in Northumberland in a Christian home and came to know Christ as a young teenager. She joined the staff team in 2011 and now heads up the Admin team. She is married to Dan and they have two young children. 

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  Pam Flux

  Admin Assistant

  email 0191 212 7405

  Monday - Friday

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  Pam grew up in a church-going family in Newcastle and began attending JPC as a teenager, shortly after becoming a Christian. She spent 9 years working for the Civil Service before joining the church staff full-time as an Admin Assistant in 2016. 

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  Nicole Fu

  Communications Worker

  email 0191 212 7403

  Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

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  Nicole came to Newcastle to study in 2008. She became a Christian through the international ministry at JPC the same year and worked as a translator before joining staff in 2018. Nicole is married to Andrew.

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  Ettie Tate

  Video Production Co-ordinator

  email 0798 562 9879

  Sunday - Friday

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  Having grown up in the sea-side town of Scarborough, Ettie gave her life to Christ aged 19, shortly before moving to Newcastle to study maths. Her new found faith was cemented here at JPC, where after graduating she joined the staff as a Parish Assistant. Ettie now works as our Video Production Co-ordinator, as well as the Executive Producer for Clayton TV.

Ministry Trainees

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  Jess Clapperton

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0736 625 1341

  Saturday - Thursday

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  Jess grew up in Newcastle and started attending the youth groups at JPC in 2013, she became a Christian at the age of 17. She studied Adventure Sports Science in Bangor, Wales and is now back as a Ministry Trainee, with a focus on children's and youth ministry.

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  Susannah Costain

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0749 085 4983

  Sunday - Friday

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  Susannah grew up in Kent and was raised in a Christian family. She has recently graduated from university out in the States and has returned to the UK to work as a ministry trainee at JPC.

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  Kate Downey

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0785 336 7391

  Sunday - Friday

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  Kate grew up in Surrey and became a follower of Jesus as a teenager. She moved to Newcastle and attended JPC as a uni student and has now joined the student team as a Ministry Trainee.

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  Nathaniel Evans

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0749 264 9020

  Sunday - Friday

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  Ben Gillson

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0740 210 4161

  Saturday - Thursday

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  Ben grew up in a Christian household in West Cumbria. He gave his life to Christ at the age of 13 at a Christian youth camp in Keswick. In 2021 he came to Newcastle to study Economics and Business Management and attended JPC as a student. After graduating he stayed at JPC to join the Kids and youth team as a Ministry Trainee.

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  Rebekah Morton

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0736 625 1076

  Sunday - Friday

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  Rebekah came to Newcastle in 2021 to be closer to the sea and also, but not as importantly, to study geography. Having grown up as a Christian, Rebekah finally decided to get baptised at JPC in May 2024. She has joined the music and tech team as a ministry trainee.

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  Freddie Reed

  Ministry Trainee

  email 0784 678 2540

  Sunday - Friday

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  Freddie has grown up in Newcastle and at JPC. He confirmed his faith as a teenager, and continued to grow in his faith through his time as a student at Northumbria University studying Design for Industry. Having graduated in July 2024 Freddie now works as a Ministry Trainee at JPC within the student team.

Church Wardens

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  Andrew Coulson

  Churchwarden & Accountant

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  Andrew is a native of Tyneside and joined JPC in 1983. He is married with two children.

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  Will Tufton

  Church Warden

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  Originally from Cumbria, Will came to faith as a student at JPC in 1998 and has been part of the church ever since. He is married to Liz and they have three children. He has been a GP in North Shields since 2006.

Verger

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  KC Kwok

  Verger

  
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  KC and his wife Emily have been involved in the life of the JPC Church family for many years. KC took on the role of Verger on top of his full time job. His behind-the-scenes responsiblities include opening and locking up the buildings before and after events and Sunday services and looking after the church grounds.