Families and children’s worker

Gary writes: “I am 39 years old and have been a paid church youth worker for the last seven years. Within this role I have looked after six churches and four schools, and built up lots of other great community relationships in that time. I have also done voluntary youth work for many years, helping to lead many youth groups, junior church groups and serving on tech teams, as well as helping out anywhere else I can. Before I became a youth worker I was a retail manager, so am very much used to lots of hard work! Come and talk to me if you see me around – even before August.
Currently I am studying on a part time basis and hope to finish my course before I join you in August. This will give me a higher certificate in Theology, Ministry and Youth Ministry. As someone who has only just been found out that they are dyslexic because of my study on this degree level course, I now have an explanation as to why I always get told off for my bad grammar and spelling, so hopefully you are all going to be very forgiving for this.
I have four godsons, I love kayaking and running mission trips to Uganda where I have been supporting a local school for the last six years. I have been on other mission trips for the last 14 years.
I am really excited about coming to Steyning and building relationships with you all in church, but most importantly building relationships with the local community. Together we can work to reach the goals of the five-year vison that you have all put together. I’m looking forward to exploring Steyning and seeing how St Andrew’s & St Cuthman’s can support the mission of building God’s kingdom in the local area.”