Meet the Team
Great Ayton Methodist Church
relies on a great many people who help in many ways to support the worship and work of the church. From making coffee, helping tidy the building or helping with activities or events to taking on a leadership role, help is always welcome.
Under the direction of the church council, the minister and leadership team are responsible for day-to-day decisions and leadership. You can meet the leaders and other key people you may come across below.
Rev Rob Weir
Minister
Our minister is the Rev Rob Weir. Rob joined us in the Stokesley Circuit in September 2021 from Whitchurch where he served as minister for eight years. Rob is married to Fiona who will, soon, also be a Methodist minister. Rob and Fiona have two teenage children, Sam and Abigail.
For urgent support contact Rob on 01642 724968 or by email at robweir@albatross.me.uk


Ruth Smith
LEAD FOR CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY
EMAIL: gamc.secretary@gmail.com

Eileen Cowen
PASTORAL SECRETARY/LEAD FOR PASTORAL CARE
EMAIL: gamc.secretary@gmail.com

Sally Chaplain
LEAD FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
EMAIL: gamc.secretary@gmail.com

Chris Stokeld
CO-LEAD FOR WORSHIP
(INCLUDING HOUSE GROUPS)
EMAIL: gamc.secretary@gmail.com

Jeanette Hardy
CO-LEAD FOR WORSHIP
(INCLUDING HOUSE GROUPS)
EMAIL: gamc.secretary@gmail.com

Barry Thomas
SENIOR SERVICE STEWARD
(SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS)
EMAIL: gamc.secretary@gmail.com

Steve Smith
LEAD FOR IT AND COMMUNICATIONS
EMAIL: gamc.tech@gmail.com

Brian Hull
LEAD FOR PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATION
EMAIL: gamc.property@gmail.com

DAVID SILLS
CHURCH TREASURER AND FINANCE LEAD
EMAIL: gamc.treasurer@gmail.com

Peter Jackson
CHURCH SAFEGUARDING COORDINATOR
EMAIL: gamc.safeguarding@gmail.com
The leadership team is made up of people appointed by the general church meeting as church ‘stewards’. This is a specific term within the Methodist Church.
They can serve in this role for up to three years and can be elected for an additional term. Each are responsible for a specific area of the church’s mission.