Who We Are

Today we gather together people from right across Tyneside on a Sunday as well as in homes throughout the week. We have a strong mix of outreach, social action, discipleship mission and kids activities that all stem from our vision to be a church family that is enjoying God, making friends and changing lives.
Behind all that activity is a group of 100+ enthusiastic and hardworking volunteer leaders who make stuff happen! Supporting them and leading the church is our team of five elders, led by James Shepherd. Our E lders team work together to raise up and release other people into leadership and to steer the church towards everything that God has called us to do and be.
Our Elders, Pastors & Staff

JAMES SHEPHERD
Lead Pastor, Elder

SIMON WARREN
Executive Pastor, Elder

DUNCAN PODBURY
Elder

ANDY BRAMHALL
Communities Pastor, Elder

DAVID LYALL
Finance Pastor, Elder

BETH BRAY
Kids Pastor

KEN RILEY
Worship Pastor

ANNE FOTHERGILL
Prophetic Pastor

TOM NORRINGTON
Comms & Student Pastor

LINDA OGG
Operations & Admin Manager

PETER YOUNG
Finance Officer

SARAH DAVIES
Finance Assistant

SALLY HILL
Facilities Manager

DENISE COLE
Receptionist

BOBBIE PEARSON
Receptionist

JAMES MORROW
Facilities Assistant

CARLOS ROSALES
Facilities Assistant

DAVID LONGFIELD
Maintenance

LUCY GABRIEL
Cleaner

LULA ADAMU
Cleaner
IMPACT Interns
- Sarah Doherty – Sarah is serving us this year as part of our student leadership team
- Dan Ball – Dan is helping out with new communications projects, refugee DropIn & Youth work in Byker
- Emma Fukar – Emma is mainly giving her time to Action Language classes helping refugees and asylum seekers to improve their English.
FP Impact is a year of training and serving in local churches that are part of the NewFrontiers family. It’s a brilliant way to discover your gifts, grow in character and leadership skills. You can check it out HERE.