Simeon and Ruth have been part of the leadership of City Church for many years, and Simeon now leads the team. He also finds time to work in the insurance industry. He and Ruth love nothing better than to see new people coming to understand God’s love for them; together they coordinate our Alpha courses and Encounter weekends. At the last count, they had four children.
Steve and Jan came to Worcester in 1987, for Steve to take up a new teaching post. From 2001 until recently, he has been working full-time for the church, mainly in administration. More recently, he qualified as a driving instructor, which is rapidly becoming a full-time job! Together with Jan, he oversees the children’s work and music ministry; they have three of their own children, and a tortoise that’s even older than Steve.
Rodney and Sonia returned to Worcester in 1998 after 16 years with Youth With A Mission. They have a strong desire to see people growing in their knowledge of God, and frequently take teams to other parts of the world, especially India. Rodney has a flair for photography, and Sonia gives private piano tuition. They have three grown-up daughters.
Graham and Ann also moved to Worcester in 1987. Graham teaches at the River School and directs the work of the Christian Schools' Trust in the UK. Ann works in Client Services and administration for a Business Development company, and heads the 11-13s WorldChangers Group on a Sunday morning. When he can, Graham enjoys exercise and hopes one day to run his second marathon! They have two gorgeous girls, Beckie and Lizzie.
Peter and Helen joined us from Manchester in 1993. Peter is an IT consultant, and Helen an infant teacher. Peter leads worship and chairs the trustees, whilst Helen is in great demand for her pastoral wisdom. They have two children, and a passion for Italian holidays and French wine.
Damian and Andrea have been living in Worcester and part of City Church for six years. Andrea has the pleasure of looking after their two boys and is involved in various activities in the church. Damian works for Spring Harvest and heads up their youth & student ministry. He also coordinates the regular City Church guest events. When not 'entertaining' their energetic boys they love meeting with friends, going to the cinema, drinking good coffee and chilling out.
Alastair and Melanie have lived in Droitwich for nearly 20 years. Alastair works as an I.T. manager for a manufacturing company, and Melanie teaches French at the River School. Alastair has a passion for justice and mercy and loves to see the church engage in local and global action. Melanie is involved in the Cedar Tree, where her heart is to show God’s compassion and love to teenage girls and women in need of support . They have five wonderful children, Jamie, Beth, David, Jonny and Anna, who have grown up far too quickly!
Chris & Patsy have both lived in and around Worcester all their lives and been involved with City Church for many years. Patsy was trained as a Podiatrist and after cutting her time with the NHS, maintains a number of private patients. Chris trained as an engineer with the former Royal Signals and Radar and works as a Design Engineer for an automated weighing machine manufacturer. They have both enjoyed significant involvement with The Alpha Course and love to see lives radically impacted by the power of God’s love. They both enjoy chilling out with their large family and friend networks including their son Tom, who shares his father’s love of vintage cars and engineering conundrums!
Neil and Jo Sprague moved into the area in 2006, after 6 years based in London and 10 years in Nottingham. They love helping to run the Celebrate Recovery course and see God transform lives! Neil plays cricket for his village team (and is always looking to recruit players); Jo tries to stay on a horse for an hour each week. They both work and have 3 children. In the Sprague household, Friday night is curry night.
Rick and Liz have been part of the leadership of City Church since it began, in their home, when Rick still had hair! Until recently, Rick led the team, but now they have been released to develop the wider ministry of the church, through regional links and church planting. Liz works with pre-school, special needs children and Rick does some part-time hospital medicine. Their own three children have all fled the nest, leaving only a bouncy black Labrador, permanently stuck in teenage.
