Meet our teams
The Benefice team
David Payne
Lay Reader
As a Lay Reader, I help with leading worship services at Tidebrook Church, with Betty, my wife, often illustrating the themes and seasons with her imaginative artwork. For the first 15 years of our marriage, we served with the church in Kenya coordinating community development and creation care projects. Since then I’ve worked with Hospice in the Weald and A Rocha International.
Kat Fisher
Pastoral Assistant for Families, Children and Youth
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Hi! As the children, families and youth worker here, I work with all ages from tinies to teens and their families with the help of a fab team of volunteers. (more needed too!)
We run regular activities during the term, as well as some in the hols too. I hope that whether you have always lived here, or whether you were new to the area, that you would find us warm and welcoming!
Jemma Johnson
Administrator
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If you call (01892 782141) or email the church office, or use the Contact Us button on this website, you'll get through to Jemma. She'll be able to answer most of your questions, and put you in touch with whoever else you need to speak to.
Rev Dr Paul Ratcliff
Vicar
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I am a former space scientist and a 'lapsed atheist'.
Having come to faith relatively late in life my passion is to help others come to know the Lord.
Rev Andrew Goy
Associate Vicar
Having grown up in West Kent and worked in Tunbridge Wells for several years, I may have crossed the border into Sussex but this part of the world still feels home to me.
I love being outside in creation and exploring the local area, so you're likely to encounter me wandering in the Weald or touring nearby castles, houses and maybe even the odd church or two!
The Benefice team
St Peter and St Paul, Wadhurst
Ruth Dunnett
Churchwarden
Ruth has put down roots in Wadhurst since 1986. She enjoys sharing meals with friends, watching the sky, the performing arts, reading, singing, growing flowers, dark chocolate…. and alchemy in the kitchen!
Michael Hardcastle
Churchwarden
I enjoy the great outdoors and look after a farm in Wadhurst where I have been lucky enough to live for most of my life. I also love sailing and walking.
Dominic Bolas
Safeguarding Officer
St John the Baptist, Tidebrook
David Barker
Churchwarden
I have lived in Tidebrook for over twenty years now. I practiced as a solicitor in London and since retiring have taken up golf again, with mixed results. I am keen to help ensure the Church continues to be an integral part of the Tidebrook community.
Beverley Boylan
Churchwarden/
Safeguarding Officer
Having enjoyed a successful career in London working at Barclays International and Deloitte I made a decision to leave the City to help raise my young family. It was after great personal loss and sadness that I truly felt that I needed to and could put my trust in the Lord and experience his Peace, Mercy and Love. My deepest longing is for others to come to know Jesus Christ as their beloved friend and Saviour.
St Peter, Stonegate
Neil Cameron
Churchwarden
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I grew up in East Sussex and have lived in Stonegate for over 30 years.
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I would like to see Stonegate Church to continue to be a place of welcome and community where people can develop a deepening relationship with Jesus.
Stephen Burley
Churchwarden
