About Us

Vicar: Revd David Byrne

Margaret and I came to serve at St Chad’s in June 2002. I enjoy meeting and listening to people, especially when there is an opportunity to talk about what God is saying and doing in the world. I particularly value the opportunities in church life to get to grips with the Bible’s teaching and how it is relevant to everyday issues. I am keen to encourage the church to fulfil its commission from Jesus to share his Good News with people.

When we have time away from church responsibilities I enjoy the countryside, classical music, history and occasionally do a spot of gardening. If you live in Patchway or Stoke Lodge you may have seen me on my three-wheel pedal cycle. Give me a wave next time you see me and, if possible, I’ll stop and say Hello.

Methodist Minister: Reverend Yemi Jaiyesimi
 

The Reverend Oluyemisi Adetounbo Jaiyesimi BSc (Hons) Political Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, PGDE, Ahnadu Bello University, Zania, Nigeria.
 

I commenced my teaching career in 1978 at Government College, Umuahia and then in 1979 returned to my alma mater, Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, Nigeria. I remained at the school until 1984, had a break until 1985, and continued there until 2001. During the years 1979 to 1996 I taught various subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge, Economics, Commerce and Government. Between 1996 and 2001 I was Deputy Head of the school and in 1999 was given the Merit Award of the Third Best Deputy Head in the Lagos state teaching service.
 

Having been commissioned as a minister of Christ in the Methodist Church in 1982 I served as school chaplain from 1982 until 2001. In 2002, I assumed the post of Head of Igbobi College, a secondary school in Lagos, owned jointly by the Methodist and Anglican Churches. From September 2003 until the end of 2005 I served as a Methodist minister in King’s Lynn during which I did some part-time chaplaincy work at the Park High School, Gaywood. I am married to Mojisola who is a solicitor of both the Nigerian and British Law Society. We have a son, John, who is in his final year at the University of Leeds studying Mathematics.

 

 Youth Worker:  Mike George  

I am 21 years old and come from Torquay in Devon. This is my 4^th year with South West Youth Ministries (SWYM) and am currently doing a Bachelor of Theology degree.

SWYM work across the south west of England placing and training youth workers in association with local churches. Prior to being at St Chad's I spent a year at St Kea Church Truro doing youth work whilst completing SWYMs foundation course: “Be Transformed”.

This will be my 3^rd year at St Chad's and I am involved with both Church and Schools youth work. I am passionate about Jesus and His guidance in my life.