Who's who

Vicar: Revd Nicholas Pye

Nicholas is married with two young children. After eight years as a teacher, he trained for ordination at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. While studying at Ridley he developed a strong interest in the world church through visits to Africa and an exchange in the USA, where he met his wife. Having previously served in parishes in Epsom and Harrow, Nicholas became our vicar in 2003. He enjoys listening to classical music, supporting Coventry City FC and Essex County Cricket Club, visiting museums and historical buildings, and reading political biographies. He is an Arrow Graduate (www.cpas.org.uk/arrow/content) and spent six weeks of his recent sabbatical in Tanzania.

Assistant Minister: The Revd Mavis Crispin

Mavis is a widow with three sons and seven grandchildren with whom she is actively involved. She has been a member of St Paul’s since the early 1980s. After many years in teaching, Mavis studied Theology and Counselling at the London School of Theology from 2000 to 2003. Prior to taking up her present part-time Self-Supporting Minister position in 2006, she served for two years with the South American Mission Society in Peru, where she was ordained a deacon. Following a term’s study at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, Mavis was ordained to the priesthood in January 2009, at a service held at St Paul’s. She also serves for one day a week on the Chaplaincy Team of a London Hospital.

Children's and Families' Community Worker: Ro Willoughby

Ro joined the staff in January 2010. Married to Robert, with two grown up children, she studied theology and Christian ministry at the London School of Theology. She is a primary school teacher but in recent years has been a Scripture Union editor of church resources for children, families and schools. She is committed to helping children hear the stories of Jesus, discovering what it means to be loved by him. She longs to help parents grow in their Christian faith so they can pass it on to their children. She will be working with children and families within the church and in the local community. Ro loves writing, making music and entertaining and appreciates many forms of live sport and art.

Lay Assistant: David Marriott

David joined the staff team in September 2009 after graduating with a degree in Theology from the London School of Theology. His role is to provide ministry assistance (including practical tasks) to the church in general and the Vicar in particular. He is on staff until 2011 but we are in discussion about him staying on and transitioning his role into that of a Lay Pioneer Minister working among teenagers and young adults.

Administrator: Irene Mburu

Irene joined the staff team in September 2008 as our 20 hours a week administrator. She is a Kenyan national and married with four children and has many years experience in various PA/administrative posts, both in Kenya and the UK. She recently graduated with a degree in Psychology from Birkbeck College, London. Her role is to provide high-quality administrative services for the staff team and lay leaders, provide a friendly point of contact with the local community and manage the letting of our facilities.

The team works with our lay leaders, especially: Wendy Box and Ian Stewartson (Churchwardens); and Jenny Brown (Vice-Chair of the PCC & Prayer Team co-ordinator).