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Mark Oden, Senior Minister
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Roger Day, Associate Minister
Alongside regular preaching, Roger is responsible for small groups and leading the ministry associate programme at Chalmers. In 2017 he completed his Master of Theology at Oak Hill College, having previously worked for St Helen's Bishopsgate in London.
Roger is married to Jessi and they have two children. Roger is a keen BBQ'er and even likes to BBQ a turkey on Christmas day! |
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Jay Parsons, Associate Minister
Jay oversees work with children and young people, membership and Global Missions at Chalmers. He has a significant role in pastoral care and is part of the preaching team. After studying at Oak Hill Jay worked for 10 years on the staff team at Christ Church Banstead before moving to Edinburgh in 2020. Jay is married to Jo and they have three children, and is still holding onto the idea that he will one day play centre forward for Leeds United. |
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Naomi Wright, Senior Administrator
Naomi studied Spanish at St Andrews before moving to Edinburgh to join the Ministry Associate Programme at Chalmers for 2 years. She then joined the staff team in September 2015. Naomi is married to Andrew and enjoys gardening and baking which can be a challenge with her gluten and dairy free diet!
Naomi works 8.45am-4.30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 1pm-4pm on Wednesdays.
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Leah Robinson, Administrator
Leah studied visual arts practise at IADT in Ireland. Leah is a member of the church, a wife to James and mother to Hannah. In her spare time she enjoys water colour painting in nature, playing the cello and making crochet decorations. Alongside her creative passions, she plays video games and has been known to get a little competitive playing board games.
Leah works Monday-Thursday 9:15am-2:45pm. |
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Esther Eves, Administrator
Esther arrived at Chalmers (and Edinburgh) as an undergraduate student in 2017. She enjoys being outside, good food and podcasts. She helps with some of the youth work at Chalmers and does behaviour analysis with children across the rest of the week.
Esther works Monday 12-2pm, Tuesday 10am-4.30pm & Friday 9-4.30pm.
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Andrew Yong, Leader in Training
Andrew Yong came to Edinburgh to complete his studies in physics in 2018. Shortly after, he came to faith here at Chalmers from the Christian witness and preaching of the Word. After his studies, Andrew did the Ministry Associate Programme and is now a Leader in Training at Chalmers. He is also studying part-time at Edinburgh Theological Seminary. Andrew is married to Issy and they love having McDonald’s for breakfast. |
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Chris Turner, Leader in Training
Chris studied an undergrad in History, before working in the retail, Chris then joined the Ministry Associate Programme. Chris is now training for vocational ministry as part of the Leader in Training programme. Chris is responsible for the young adults network at Chalmers. This involves equipping small group leaders and pastoral care. Alongside this Chris studies at Edinburgh Theological Seminary.
Chris is married to EJ. If Chris is not found at Chalmers or ETS, you'll find him out walking Mac the dog.
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Adam Wallace, Leader in Training
Adam is originally from Coleraine in Northern Ireland, not far from the Giant's Causeway. Adam studied an undergrad degree in Business with Accounting then worked as a Business Advisor to start-up businesses, before joining the Ministry Associate Programme at Chalmers in August 2023. Adam is now a Leader in Training at Chalmers alongside studying at Edinburgh Theological Seminary. Adam is married to Róisín and together they love exploring Edinburgh and playing anything competitive! Adam is also a Chelsea FC supporter. |