Meet the team
Vicar
- The Rev'd
Adam Denley
Adam joined us in January 2021. He was ordained in Portsmouth Cathedral in 2016 after finishing his training at Oakhill Theological College. He is married to Melanie and they have three children (Mya, Tyler and Joel) who are huge fun and keep Adam and Mel on their toes and on their knees. Adam loves all sports, most food, and above all he loves telling anyone who will listen about Jesus Christ.
Youth Minister
-Richard Heywood
Richard joined the team in September 2023. He is currently training for ordained ministry alongside his role as youth minister and is also involved in the music side of church life.
Richard is passionate about creating a culture that is centred around who we are as purposefully created image bearers of God.
God made us. God values us. God loves us.
Richard is married to Jo. and they have a son called Elijah. As a neurodiverse household there is rarely a dull moment, also aided by bear the cat and Obi the dog.
Children and Families Minister
- Debra Lewis
Debra came to St John's from a Christian children's charity in Gillingham. She works 20 hours a week and is involved in running Sunday Fun for school-age children during our main church service, some school assemblies during the week and our Twiglets group on Thursdays.
Church Treasurer
-Peter Edwards
Peter is a retired company director with a background in the newspaper industry and advertising. He is a Trustee of the Rainbow Centre, Folkestone, a Christian charity that helps support local homeless people and those in vulnerable housing situations.
Church Warden
- Vani Nadarajah
Administrator
-Jasmine Pritchard
Jasmine became our church administrator in August 2023. She is married to Craig and they have a young son. She enjoys trying new foods and getting to the gym time permitting.
admin@stjohnsfolkestone.org
01303 246422
Administrator
-Jim Taylor
Jim became our new hall hire administrator in July 2023. He is an ex-professional photographer, loves chocolate, football and motor bikes but in no particular order. is the father of three girls and grand father to nine, and they keep him on his toes!
admin@stjohnsfolkestone.org
01303 246422
Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)
- Clare Au
Clare passionately believes that the church should be a safe place for all. She moved to Folkestone in 1987 with her husband George and St John’s quickly became their home church. Since retirement, she has rediscovered the joy of cooking, gardening and Netflix!
Pastoral Care Coordinator
-Bertie Edwards
Bertie joined St. John’s with Peter a number of years ago. She loves music and is passionate about singing. She has four children and one grandchild who she adores! Bertie wants to make a big church feel small and make sure the whole church family is well cared for.
Bertie.edwards@stjohnsfolkestone.org