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Meet the VEC Team
We are a lively non denominational Church about 20 miles south of Central London.
Simon Duan
Pastor
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Having attended the church since 1996, Simon left his role as a Physical Education Teacher in 2000 and after training at Spurgeons has served the church as pastor since 2003. He is responsible for overseeing the leadership team and for the majority of the preaching. He is married to Natalie, has two children, loves playing and watching football (particularly Liverpool.F.C), running, nature, reality-tv shows and sharing great food and wine with friends |
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Chris Stiven
Elder |
After a career in banking, during which he lived for 16 years in Japan and the Americas (North, South and Central) Chris has been actively retired since 2002. He and his wife Sally have been coming to VEC since 1999. They have two grown-up children and four grandchildren. Chris enjoys learning, helping others to learn, extending hospitality, and playing golf. |
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Max Sinclair
Elder |
Max Sinclair is an Elder at our church. He is a former chartered accountant who was paralysed in a car accident but made a substantial recovery and walked out of Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Max and his wife Sue, a former teacher, are now in demand speaking at seminars and conferences on such issues as relationships and parenting and family life. They also teach the bible and share their experiences of handling life’s crisis’. They have three grown up children and six grandchildren, enjoy the countryside and love animals. Max is an author of four books, enjoys reading, watching tennis and golf and accompanying Sue on long walks in the countryside and by the sea.
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David Garrett
Youth Worker
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David has lived in the Sevenoaks area for 25 years, but after years of voluntary youth work and being Kemsing’s butcher, he’s now a full time youth worker. SAYT and Vine Evangelical Church [VEC] share his time, skills, contacts, talents and wacky ideas. Young people love being around David - he’s always on their wavelength: great fun, a great listener who can challenge & support young people. They trust him, love his crazy ideas and know he is passionate about working with young people - the ‘real deal’ ...
David’s long suffering wife Liz is a trained counsellor, and they have 2 boys: Simeon who does YWAM mission work in the Philippines and Aaron who loves drumming, comedy and Subway. |
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Joyce Dungan
Deacon/Discipleship and Care Coordinator
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Joyce is a member of the leadership team and also works for the Church coordinating the group work and leading the pastoral care team. She has a background as a Health Care Professional and a Counsellor. Joyce loves to walk alongside people as they move forward into a deeper relationship with God.
She is married with two sons. She loves gardening, the natural world, animals (especially her three loony Maine Coon cats) music, elephant jokes and swimming. Her dislikes include shopping (unless it’s for plants!) cooking and radishes! |
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Penny Walsh
Deacon
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Penny is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for the running of the Alpha courses that take place at various times throughout the year. She helps on the Cafe style team and is also on the Premises team who are responsible for the fabric/look of the building.
She has a heart for sharing Jesus with those who haven’t met Him yet and to show that having a Christian faith is not an outdated concept but is still relevant and revolutionary even in today’s culture.
She is a full time mum and wife and has two sons. Originally from Aberdeen in Scotland, Penny and her family have lived in London and then Sevenoaks for almost 8 years. She loves music, movies, hanging out with friends and family, eating out, walking, holidays and shopping! |
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Guy Knight
Administrator
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Guy moved to Sevenoaks with his wife shortly after being married, and they have attended VEC for 17 years. They have two children. Several years ago Guy stopped commuting after 36 years. Now he works as a part time administrator for VEC alongside other work such as financial management for local companies and taxi driving. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, music, sport and making jam. |
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Sally Stiven
Serving & Gifts Coordinator |
Sally has attended this church with her husband since 1999. Her role is to enable people to find the area of service which suits them best, and to try to get everyone involved in some form of ministry. She also leads ladies’ Bible studies. Outside of helping with the church she enjoys playing golf and racquetball, running a Child Contact Centre, and being grandma to four beautiful grandchildren. |
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