Hiya! I’m Abs, and I have the privilege of being St Luke’s Church Administrator. I moved to Maidstone with my husband Ryan and toddler Samuel in 2020. We joined St Luke’s in 2021 and I joined the core team here later that year. It’s been non-stop ever since and I love it! It’s so exciting to be part of a growing, spirit led church where God is on the move and at work in people’s lives.

Favourite Food: Lasagne, cake or milk chocolate Favourite Tipple: Hot chocolate Favourite Sport: Spinning or swimming Favourite Space: The beach!

I’m Brad and I’m a Lay Minister at St Luke’s. I am excited to be part of all that God is doing here and it is a privilege to join in with His mission in Maidstone and beyond. I am passionate about seeing people equipped to live their ordinary everyday lives in the power of the Holy Spirit so that others can come to know the transforming love of God. For my day job, I head up HR Services for the C of E. I’m married to Esther with two human daughters and a Labrador fur-baby.

Favourite food: Indian Favourite tipple: A glass of Malbec or a real ale Favourite sport: Does dog-walking count!? Favourite space: The Algarve

Hello, I am Clare and I have the privilege of serving St Luke’s, coordinating Pastoral care. Dave and I arrived in St Luke’s in July 1988 with our young family and have seen many changes over the 30 odd years that St Luke’s has been our spiritual home. When our children did not need me so much I went to train at Canterbury as an ALM studying Ministry and Theology for two years and have been involved with pastoral care ever since. We love getting our extended family together, it’s such fun!

Favourite Food: Paella cooked by our middle son Favourite Tipple: Gin and tonic with ice and lemon Favourite sport: Rugby and athletics Favourite space: Lindisfarne or Holy Island in Northumberland

Hi there! My name’s Gareth and I have the joy of leading the church family at St. Luke’s. I moved to Maidstone with my family during lockdown in Aug 20. We love the church family at St. Luke’s and look forward to you joining us on God’s kingdom adventure.

Favourite Food: Indian Curry Favourite Tipple: Red Wine or Craft beer. Favourite Sport: Football Favourite Space: Polzeath Beach, Cornwall

Hi! I'm Gemma, and I have the pleasure of serving St Luke's, coordinating events we do. I joined St Luke's in 2011 when my now husband invited me to join him after me saying I was looking for a new church. St Luke's has been my spiritual home since, and I co-ordinated youth work for a number of years. I love planning and organising events that are fun, exciting and bring us together as a church family and draw in the wide community. Its lovely seeing people connect with each and have fun and for some experience God for the first time.

Favourite Food: Cake Favourite Tipple: Raspberry Lemonade Favourite Sport: Rugby Favourite Space: York or at my desk doing craft projects

Favourite food: Indian & South African Braai! Favourite tipple: Savana Cider with a slice of lemon Favourite sport: Running and Judo wrestling on the trampoline with my boys! Favourite space: With the family, outside ideally!

Hi, I'm Immy. I joined the staff team at St Luke's as Youth Pastor in September 2023. I love a silly, competitive game and a peaceful walk in the countryside. I'm married to the wonderful Peter and am proud cat mum to our crazy kitten, Suki!

Favourite Food: chocolate Favourite Tipple: Rum and cola Favourite Sport: Competitive Dobble competitions Favourite Space: Any walk or hike with a good view

Hi, I’m Josh, production manager for St Luke’s. I am married to the wonderful Kathryn and have two amazing boys Noah and Leo. We joined St Luke’s in 2022 and started to be involved in a mix of teams; sound and youth for me! Since then, I have been helping with the production at St Luke’s, to help all get closer to God in worship and praise!

Favourite food: Sunday roast Favourite Tipple: Tea Favourite Sport: To play, Badminton. To watch, Cricket Favourite Space: Anywhere there is a steam train

Favourite Food: Anything with potatoes Favourite Tipple: Hot chocolate or bitter lemon (depending on the external temperature!) Favourite Sport: Scooting, chasing children and long walks Favourite Space: Being beside the sea...Sheppey or the Seychelles!

Hi! My name is Mandy. I have the privilege of being the finance and bookings manager. I love crunching numbers. I have been coming to St. Luke's for donkeys years! I am married to Spencer and we have two children who have both flown the nest. Favourite Food: Vegetables Favourite Tipple: Craft IPA Favourite Sport: Tour de France Favourite Space: Isle of Wight

Hi! I’m Melanie and I have been at St Luke’s since 1987 when I joined with Clive and our young children. It’s great to be part of a growing church family and exciting to see what happens next!

Favourite food: Lasagne Favourite tipple: White wine Favourite sport: Tennis Favourite space: Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Hello! I'm Phil. I am studying as an Ordinand at St Mellitus College with St Luke's as my placement church. I help to oversee Life Groups & Mens Ministry amongst other things. I am married to Robyn, the Worship & Creative Pastor and together we have two children and a dog to look after!

Favourite food: Curry Favourite tipple: Corona Favourite sport: Surfing (in my dreams!) Favourite space: Beach

I’ve loved being part of the St Luke’s family most of my life, firstly with my parents as a child (it helped that we lived next door to the then Vicarage!) and then with my own family. After a Career in Local Government I had the joy of being ordained in 2002.

Favourite Food: Lasagne Favourite Tipple: Sherry, or the Houston’s Apple Juice Favourite Sport: Eating chocolate Favourite Space: Lyme Regis, Dorset

Hey everyone! I'm Robyn. I joined the staff team here as Worship & Creative Pastor in summer 2022. I love being a part of the St Luke's family, encouraging us all in worship of our amazing God. I am one half of a pair of Trainers with my husband Phil. We have two incredible children and a scruffy dog called Rufus.

Favourite food: Curry Favourite tipple: G&T Favourite sport: Outdoor adventuring Favourite space: Camping in the UK

My name's Susan Ghinn. After many years of serving St Luke's as Treasurer I now have the privilege  of serving  as Team Chaplain. We moved to Maidstone and St Luke's in 1988. 10 years later we moved, first to Rio de Janeiro for 3 years, then various other places. We returned to Maidstone, where we have family and St Luke's in 2012 when Edward retired.

Favourite Food: Apple pie and chocolate. Maybe not together, but I'll have the chocolate after the pie!! Favourite Tipple: Red wine Favourite Sport: Pilates (I don't do sport) Favourite Space: Norfolk

Hi, I’m Tony, and I have been at St Luke's since 1979 and a churchwarden since 2012. In real life I am a Town Planner. It is exciting to see St Luke's growing and expanding as it develops its mission to the community and build up the fellowship.

Favourite Food: Chocolate Favourite Tipple: Real ale Favourite Sport: Skiing Favourite Space: Rochester Forest