OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Property
This team, along with the dedicated attention of our Property and Administration Manager, oversees the maintenance of our facilities. These include the church and chapel, the St John’s Centre, Troup House, Spinks Cottage, and the manse. if you have (or would like to get) experience in dealing with property-related matters, please consider joining our team.
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the St John’s Church office from 5-6.30pm.
Contact David Wood
Finance
Meeting quarterly in February, May, August, and November, the finance team manages the budget and investments of St John’s. We aim to continue to provide spiritual and educational programmes, as well as fund routine maintenance and upkeep of the Church itself.
If you have financial or economical qualifications and/or experience, we’d love to help you gain experience in the charities/not-for-profit sector.
Contact Ross Chesney
Outreach
This group ensures that St John’s actively participates in outreach activities both in our local community and further afield. We build ongoing relationships and provide financial support to groups and organisations as we bring our mission to life in practical ways.
If this sounds like something you’d like to be involved with, let’s talk about how you can contribute. Find out more about our Outreach activities.
Contact Marie Cross or Kevin Jeong
Christian Education
The Christian Education Committee (CEC) oversees the learning activities of the whole church, including children, youth and adults. We support many aspects of church life, including our small (home) groups, St J’s Kids, and youth group.
If you’re interested in being part of this vital area of our church ministry, please get in touch.
Contact Catherine Gibbs
Communications
Our role is to serve the mission of St John’s by keeping our community connected with one another and by sharing with the wider city that we are a church alive in Christ and active in service.
Our work includes creating the billboards on Willis Street, maintaining this website, and collating and publishing our annual report, as well as developing brochures, posters and other publicity materials as required.
If you’ve got an interest in writing, website, or graphic design, then please let us know - we’ve got lots of projects you may be able to help with.
Contact Emma Reid
Social
Our team works behind the scenes at special events. We prepare, serve drinks and refreshments, and then clean up.
If you’d like to be part of this team, please let us know.
Health and safety
Health and safety is all about looking out for each other and ensuring our shared life together is safe, caring, and life-giving. We proactively address potential hazards, improve accessibility, and plan ahead for onsite disruptions.
If you have any health and safety issues or concerns, please let an elder or a member of our ministry team know. They will pass it on to our health and safety officer, Karin Duncan.