Carrubbers
Christian Centre
The pastors of Carrubbers have specific remits, to prepare the Church's congregation for works of service and to build it up as the body of Christ. They are ex-officio members of the board of elders but as employees are not regarded as charity trustees and are not involved in decisions which may cause a conflict of interest with their employed status (such as financial decisions).
Senior Pastor
Wayne is our Senior Pastor, a New Yorker by birth and originally an engineer by trade. He began his ministry at Carrubbers in 1991 as Student Pastor, and was called to be Senior Pastor in 1996.
Associate Pastor
David began training for pastoral ministry at bible and theological college in 2010 and has been working with our students at the same time. He took on pastoral responsibility for Youth and Students in 2014. He also lectures and writes.
Director of Women's and Evangelistic Ministries
Karen began working as our Pastoral Assistant for Women in 2014, leaving teaching and joining the staff full time in 2015. She oversees women's ministry at Carrubbers and heads up the Women's Ministry Leadership Team.
Director of Children and Families' Ministries
Linda began her role as Director for Children and Family Ministries in 2023. She has a degree in psychology and has worked as a primary teacher for over twenty years.
Our ministry apprentices are trainee staff members, and are not on the board of elders.
Pastor in Training
Sean joined as a Pastor in Training in 2021. He studied theology in Edinburgh, completed an internship with Christians in Sport, and then a ministry apprenticeship at the Tron in Glasgow. Sean is responsible for the students and young workers ministry.
Ministry Apprentice
Stephen joined as a Ministry Apprentice in 2023. He studied Chemistry in Edinburgh, before working for 2 years as a research scientist. Over the next 2 years, Stephen will receive biblical and theological training at Cornhill Scotland, whilst gaining ministry training and experience at Carrubbers.
Ministry Apprentice
Joy commenced a 2-year ministry apprenticeship in September 2024. While gaining ministry experience at Carrubbers, training also involves attending Cornhill to help develop Bible-handling skills. Prior to this, Joy has spent time studying the Bible and theology with New Tribes Mission and Belfast Theological School. She has also worked 20+ years in Environmental Health and Health and Safety related disciplines.
Our Elders act in support of the chairman to provide the primary decision making function for the church. They are split into Core and Care Elders.
The Core Elders have primary responsibility for the individual ministries in the church & their nurture, development and leadership. The Core Elders' meetings are chaired by Eric J Scott. The Core Elders are also responsible for Sunday services as well as implementing decisions which are taken by the board of Elders that relate to church finances, the church building & fabric, security, and health & safety. They also provide provide day-to-day oversight of the protection panel.
The Care Elders have primary responsibility for pastoral oversight of the congregation. The Care Elders' meetings are chaired by the senior pastor. The Care Elders provide spiritual leadership for the church as well as as well as biblical counselling and oversight & nurture of our home groups. They are responsible for development and leadership, men and women's discipleship, prayer, and the preaching of the Word. The Care Elders provide oversight for children's and youth ministry as well as the work of missions.
As well as our paid pastoral staff we have a number of other staff who are either paid by Carrubbers or partner with us, while working for different organisations.
Director of Church Operations
Doug is an elder and trustee of the church. He had a global career as a lawyer in the oil and gas industry and now volunteers in the church as its Director of Church Operations.
Church Administrator (Full Time)
Pat currently serves as Church Administrator having served as a Senior Administrator in Higher Education as a Project Officer at the The University of Edinburgh working on significant capital and corporate projects and latterly serving at New Tribes Mission.
Partner
Andris and Anouska served with WOL Hungary until 2012, when the Lord led them to return to the UK as missionaries to work with an emphasis on children's ministry.
In 2023 we introduced Deacons, to act in the layer between our Elders and our Ministry Leaders.
Wayne.Sutton@carrubbers.org