Staff 

Please find below an introduction to the staff team. To contact a member of staff please click on their name.

	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!
	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.
	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.
	Laura Fischbacher, Administrator Laura, after studying music, did the UCCF Relay programme with the music college in Glasgow. She then moved to Edinburgh and spent 2 years on the Ministry Associate Programme at Chalmers before joining the staff team in August 2022.  Laura is married to Peter. Laura enjoys music, art and spending time outdoors! Laura works Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm.
	Amy Conway, Leader in Training Amy served for 2 years on the Ministry Associate Programme at Chalmers and then worked for UCCF supporting Christian students at Edinburgh Napier and Queen Margaret universities.  As a Leader in Training at Chalmers she helps to facilitate teaching, training and discipleship amongst women in the church family.  Alongside this Amy studies at the Pastors' Training course at Cornhill Scotland. Amy loves having a go at anything craft related, and is part of a local soul and gospel choir.
	Adam Smith, Leader in Training Adam studied an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Theology before joining the Ministry Associate Programme in 2019.  Adam heads up the student work at Chalmers by equipping the student team and meeting with students.  Alongside this Adam studies at the Pastors' Training Course at Cornhill Scotland. Adam is married to Becca, and they both love board games!
	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.
	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.