Meet the team

Graham has been the pastor at York Elim since 1999. On a Sunday morning he leads the Teaching service at Archbishop Holgate’s School. He is also the chair of One Voice York, a York-wide organisation that unifies church leaders and ministries. He’s married to Penny and has two grown up daughters.

Matt is part of the leadership team. He has responsibility for the weekly Elim News and organises activities for the men, including Yorkie and football.

John is an Elder of York Elim, and looks after the church finances. He also co-leads Encounter our bi-monthly Sunday evening meeting.

Martin is an Elder at York Elim. Alongside fellow Elder John, Martin leads our Sunday Encounter service. Martin oversees the pastoral side of the church.

Susie coordinates the Youth and Students at York Elim. She ensures there is plenty going on for the young people, and also that the students are well-supported whilst they are worshipping with us.

Neil is the musical director at York Elim. He coordinates the Sunday morning music at the Teaching service and organises regular meeting for music team members.

Sian co-ordinates the International work at York Elim. She is an Elim Missionary and the founder of Biojemmss, a Christian project in Uganda that aims to nurture and care for children and young people in parental absence.