SUNDAY'S: 9:30AM EARLY SERVICE & 11AM FAMILY SERVICE
PASTORAL TEAM
At Nantwich Elim Church people's wellbeing is very important to us. Therefore, we have a pastoral care team made up of pastors, members of Session and volunteers, to provide help and support within the church.
Pastoral care is about the spiritual well-being of each individual. The pastoral care team is here to listen to you, talk with you, pray with you and search God's Word with you, provide comfort and encouragement and help you grow spiritually in your faith in God.
Pastoral care may be given through visits, video chats, phone calls, or any other form of communication
If you would appreciate support or help from a member of the pastoral care team, this can be organised by contacting Pastor Rachael Woolley at rachaelwoolley@nantwichelimchurch.org or by contacting us directly, during office hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, 01270 626749. We regret that we are unable to offer 24-hour-a-day support.
If we feel there are other elements involved in what is shared, you may be referred to counselling; encouraged to join a group; or directed towards other services that are better equipped to help you.
RACHAEL WOOLLEY
LEAD PASTOR
Rachael formally joined the pastoral team in 2017 after completing her Theology degree at Regents Theological College and being accepted as a Minister in Training within the Elim Movement. Rachael completed her training and was ordained in 2021. Rachael grew up locally and was supported by Nantwich Elim to go on mission to the Philippines in 2013/14. Rachael is the lead pastor as of September 2024.
MC CHANG
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
MC Chang came as a missionary to UK from South Korea with his family over 20 years ago and was ordained in the Elim Movement in 2016. MC has served the Elim Movement in pastoral roles at Dewsbury and Nantwich. Pastor MC is married to Kyeong Sil (Esther) and is father of Luke, John and Maria. Pastor MC is Chaplain at Reaseheath College and co-leads our outreach to students at Reaseheath, as well as leading our Toddler Church which meets at Regents Perk cafe and providing pastoral care.
AMY EVANS
MINISTER IN TRAINING
Amy joined NEC in January 2024 as a Minister in Training / Café Coordinator. Amy is from Caerphilly, South Wales and has been a part of City Church Cardiff for 15 years. She has a BA in English Literature and a MA in Creative Writing. Amy has spent time in Rwanda volunteering with Tearfund and God has leading her towards ministry for several years, she started as a volunteer on 'welcome team' which led to a church internship and later becoming the church administrator. Amy is passionate about churches being inclusive for single people at all stages of life, as well as creating opportunities for those aged 25 - 35 to be rooted in church community.
NAOMI MUNKLEY
MISSIONS COORDINATOR
Naomi has attended NEC since 2009 and has been a member of the church for around 10 years. Naomi served many years as a deacon on our Church Leadership Team, she has led our Sunday School, and been NEC's Missions Co-ordinator. She now volunteers at our reception desk, in children's ministry, and as a pastoral care team member. Naomi leads a lunchtime group on a Friday as a drop in, so make sure to pop in if you could benefit from this.
BARBARA SCHULTZ
BOOK CLUB LEADER
Barbara has been connected to the church since 2011. Barbara has led discipleship groups and currently leads our book club. Barbara loves to read, write and care for people. Barbara has been involved in pastoral care in the church for many years and continues to volunteer in this way. Naomi leads a lunchtime group on a Friday for ladies to pop in to, so don't hesitate to drop by.
GRAHAM TALBOT
CONFERENCE CENTRE MANAGER
Graham is the Facilities Manager here at Nantwich Elim Church. He also serves as a deacon on our Church Leadership Team. For many years Graham has been heavily involved in church hospitality. He also is one of the leaders of our Men's Ministry. Graham is the leader of the men's ministry at NEC alongside a team of others. He conducts pastoral visits for the men to provide support and be a listening ear.
LINDA BARBER
PASTORAL SUPPORT TO TH ELDERLY
Linda oversees NEC's ministry to the elderly homes. She currently does midweek church services in 4 of the local homes. Linda also heads up the 'Bags for Joy' project at Christmas time, where Christmas presents are donated to bless the elderly in the care homes that she ministers in.
STAFF TEAM
GRAHAM TALBOT
CONFERENCE CENTRE MANAGER
Graham is a valuable part of our staff team here at NEC, he overseas the OliveGrove Conference centre. His role involves the day-to-day activities of the site such as room hire, communications with business owners on-site and booking accommodation for guests.
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Graham also in charge of the pastoral support for the overseas students that live in the OliveGrove accommodation and study at Cheshire College South & West.
ALLEN GAGE
SITE MANAGER
Allen is responsible for completing routine and emergency repairs to equipment, fixtures, fittings and the building. His duties include responding to reports of broken or faulty items & conducting routine inspections of the building.
MANDY BRANDERS
REGENTS PARK ADMINISTRATOR
Mandy has recently taken on the job job as administrator at Regents Park, her job role involves the oversight of admin for Regents Park business & bungalows. Her role mainly involves communication with Elim HQ, current tenants, potential tenants and visitors.