WHo are we?
We are a friendly community of people made up from all ages and backgrounds who are committed to living with Jesus as Lord.
We know that we don’t live up to God’s holy standards and so need his forgiveness and grace. We are passionate about learning together from the bible about what it means to live with Jesus as Lord and encouraging each another in living that learning out.
We love our town and want to see Stockport flourish. We believe that the most effective way for this to happen is for the people of Stockport to hear who Jesus is, what he has done and to come to understand why that is extraordinary news for them. As such we are keen to welcome anyone to join with us as we seek to make Jesus, his cross and resurrection and his teaching clear and relevant to all people.
Ministers
senior MINISTER
Matt Thompson
Matt is responsible for vision setting, mission and planting strategy as well as teaching and pastoring the church community.
Matt is married to Lil and they have 2 children. Matt trained at Oak Hill Theological College.
Matt enjoys watching sport, especially his beloved Sheffield Wednesday. And can often be found dreaming up new ideas and strategies.
ASSOCIATE MINISTER
Jon Cawsey
Jon is responsible for the day-to-day running of church including teaching and pastoring the church community.
Jon is married to Kerry and they have 2 children. Jon trained on the job with Union School of Theology.
Jon enjoys playing music, especially the guitar and playing sport, albeit badly.
Leadership Council
CHurch Warden/WeLcome Team
Alasdair Weir
Alasdair is married to Hazel and they have a son. Alasdair is the point of contact for newcomers.
Treasurer
Michelle Hill
Michelle is married to Alex and they have 2 children. Michelle overseas the churches finances.
Women's Ministry
Grace Raven
Grace is married to Nick and they have 3 children. Grace is responsible for organising the pastoral care of women at CCS.
Children's TEAM
Jane Robinson
Jane is married to Luke and they have 1 son. Jane is responsible for organising the children’s groups.
Youth Team
Bekah Rowe
Bekah is married to Elliot and is responsible for organising the youth group.
Growth Team Leaders
Heatons Growth Team Leader
Luke Robinson
Luke is married to Jane and they have 1 son and 1 terrapin. Luke is responsible for leading the Heatons Growth Team which meets on a Tuesday.
Reddish GROWTH TEAM LEADER
Andy Swindley
Andy is married to Jane and they have 3 children. Andy is responsible for leading the Reddish Growth Team which meets on a Wednesday.
Davenport Growth Team Leader
Jon Cawsey
Jon is responsible for leading the Davenport Growth Team which meets on a Thursday.
Trustees
TRUSTEE
Pete Jackson
Pete is the Senior Minister of Christ Church Walkley and the Chair of the Christ Church Stockport Trust.
TRUSTEE
Catriona Senior
Cat is a committee member of the Northern Women’s Convention and Co-Host of the Plumb Line Podcast.
Trustee
Michelle Hill
Along with serving as CCS’s treasurer, Michelle is CEO of Talk Listen Change a charity based in the Northwest.
Bishops
AMiE BISHOP
Andy Lines
Andy is the AMiE Bishop who is responsible for AMiE ministers across the UK and Western Europe.
AMiE ASSITANT BISHOP
Lee McMunn
Lee is one of the AMiE Assistant Bishops. Lee is specifically responsible for providing pastoral oversight to Christ Church Stockport.