Our People

I started my adventure here as Minister back in September 2007 having spent four years as a curate in an inner-city Anglican church in Bradford. Prior to that I used to work in international development.

I’m married to Jo, who originally trained and worked in London as a textile designer, then became full-time mum to our three, now grown up children and now works in children's social care.

As a family we’ve lived in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Tanzania. Life has been wonderfully varied! I became a Christian in Zimbabwe when I was 19 and have been involved in a variety of churches over the years from house churches and Anglican cell churches in the UK, to the Anglican Cathedral in Kampala and the International Baptist Church in Dar es Salaam.

I studied Anthropology and Development Studies at Swansea and Sussex universities and theology at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. I used to love long distance running and tennis but arthritis has got the better of my hips so now I mainly road bike and swim. I also have a great love for the outdoors.

I was born and raised in Zimbabwe till I got married to my husband Paul, we are blessed with three special sons, who are currently in university and final stages of school. My parents Heather and Mike also live with us, so we’re a busy household and a happy one! Trinity has been our family church for a good part of 24 years now and a blessing to us.

I started my adventure working in global Ministry settings just over 6 years ago and I am so grateful to have joined Trinity. I have a background working in both not-for-profit organisations and commercial settings with a mix of Leadership, International Development, H.R., safeguarding, security, and governance portfolios.

Between studies and family life I have lived in Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, South Africa and the Netherlands and spent a significant amount of time in global roles which enabled me to travel and appreciate many wonderful cultures. It also allowed me to be part of vibrant youth ministries, prayer groups and churches of various denominations across the globe which have both blessed and shaped me with God’s grace.

Having completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Li Po Chun College in Hong Kong, I initially studied Social Work in the University of Cape Town before graduating with a degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of South Africa. I also completed a post graduate certification in Business Management with the Open University in the U.K. I am a keen fitness enthusiast and love to swim, dance and do weights, and my husband and I love our early morning walks in the forest with our dog Scooby Doo. I look forward to welcoming you to Trinity.

I’m delighted to serve as the Children’s Activity Lead at Trinity. After over 20 years teaching in Hong Kong, God led me here to Reading, where I’ve been serving in junior church. My passion is to help children know Jesus, grow in faith, and discover the joy of walking with Him every day.