Leadership Team
Mark and Sarah Hopkins have been a part of The King’s Church since 1991, joining when they moved up to Nottingham. Mark has the privilege of leading the leadership team and the staff team, working full time for the church. Sarah oversees the Sunday morning Explode team and is also the creative force behind the church puppets Rosie and Nick.
They have two daughters (and a dog). Sarah teaches part-time in a local primary school and before working for the Church, Mark worked as a teacher in a local secondary school.
Rob and Eileen Burwood have been part of the church since 1990, joining upon their return from Pastoring in Cornwall for 6 years. Prior to this Rob was the Assistant Minister at Cornerstone Evangelical Church: which planted The Kings Church in 1987. They have a long standing interest and heart for the church in Arnold.
Rob works for Connexions, with 14-25 year olds; most of his caseload have learning difficulties and disabilities. Eileen works for Barnardos as the Volunteering Development Manager for the East Midlands.
They have a passion to see young believers discipled in the Word and Spirit, accountable and secure in God. They pioneered Fusion – an intergenerational cell group – and now lead another called Brink. Eileen has taught young people on Sunday mornings since 1994. Rob serves as a Trustee and he oversees the preaching and teaching. They share the vision to see the church restored to a New Testament pattern in our generation: dominated by the Holy Spirit and regulated by God’s Word.
Duncan and Heather Lyon have been in membership of the King’s Church since it was first established. They have lived in the Arnold and Woodthorpe area all of their married life. Duncan is also one of our Trustees, having particular responsibilities in the areas of Pastoral Care and the Home Group life of the Church. Heather is part of the Church’s worship team and is involved in our day-time Alpha course. Together they have acted as hosts on the Church’s Marriage Course.
A keen birdwatcher and naturalist, Duncan is by day a private client solicitor with Ellis-Fermor & Negus, a local three-office law firm. Heather is a teacher in a local primary school.
They have three children at different stages in their education and love making the most of the beautiful countryside just on the doorstep of Nottingham.
Jonathan and Sheena Highwood met at the King’s Church in the very early days, and have been serving the church together since 1989.
Jonathan has part responsibility for Evangelism & Outreach, overseeing youth work and missions; , as well as our work in a local prison.
Sheena is one of the worship learders.
They have two teenagers. Jonathan is a building surveyor and works for a Nottingham based general building contractor.
Matt and Helen McFarlane joined the King’s Church in 1992. Matt’s real passion is to make as much noise as he possibly can on his electric guitar when playing in the worship band. He strongly believes there is a place for raw power chords in worship – and is usually playing so loudly he is unable to hear any complaints to the contrary.
Matt also oversees evangelism and outreach activities, in particular Alpha courses, as well as other outreach activities.
Helen runs the very successful parent and toddler group and is by far the more sensible one of the couple. If you do need to speak to them – best approach her!
At Grapevine, Matt runs the volunteer security team so will probably try to get you to volunteer for it if you speak to him. They have two children.
Beth and George joined the church in 2000. Beth is part of the leadership team, plays piano and has oversight of the many mid-week activities for women and families and our Sunday Night Live events.
George is more than just a sermon illustration for Beth; he is one of the leaders of Ignite and Fuse (our Friday night youth activities).
They have 3 kids.
STAFF TEAM
Ruth Humphreys is the church administrator, doing a fantastic job in keeping the church organised. You can find her in the office on a Tuesday Morning, or Friday morning, or send her an E-mail
John Coates is the Centre Manager for the King’s Money Advice Centre.