Staff Team | Knock Presbyterian Church

Staff

The Team at Knock Presbyterian

Marty Gray

Minister

Marty was installed as the minister of Knock in June 2023 having previously served in the congregations of Ravenhill, Hamilton Road and Howth & Malahide. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological College in Belfast and is currently working towards a Doctor of Ministry degree through Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the USA. Marty is passionate about preaching, discipleship and making the good news of Jesus known to others.

Marty is married to Emma, and they are blessed to have three boys who keep their hands and hearts full. In his free time Marty enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves a game of 5-a-side football, snooker and golf. He also enjoys watching West Ham, Northern Ireland and Linfield play the beautiful game.

mgray@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

Associate Minister

Nathan Surgenor

Director of Music Ministry

Nathan joined Knock at the start of 2017 with his wife Eszter and daughter Éva. He enjoys playing and creating music with others both inside and outside the church as a means of worship. In the rarer moments when he is not involved in music or taking care of Éva he enjoys following and reporting on the local schools’ rugby, watching the NFL, and socialising with friends over modern board games. nsurgenor@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

Paul Brown

Director of Youth Ministries

Paul joined Knock in 2001. He is married to Pauline and they have two children Bethany and Timothy. Paul is passionate about young people and loves to help them discover their faith and learn to be disciples. Paul enjoys travelling, watching movies, cooking and watching sport particularly the Miami Dolphins. pbrown@knockpresbyterian.co.uk t: 07973 674777

Nicky Bradley

Children's Director

Nicky started her role in Knock in 2006. She loves working with children in the church and community, encouraging them to know Jesus and to grow as young disciples. She enjoys films, books and music. When not at Knock, Nicky can often be found at a coffee shop catching up with friends or family. nbradley@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

Family Ministry Coordinator

Jill Ashenhurst

Office Manager

Jill came to Knock in 2013 with her husband John and three boys William, Alan and Paul. She retired from teaching in 2016 and started work in the Church Office in 2018. She took on the role of Administrator in 2019. In this role her aim is to do her best to serve God, the Staff Team and the congregation. Outside work she enjoys reading, knitting and watching musicals. office@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

Ann Smith

Assistant Church Officer

Ann has been working in Knock since 2005, taking over from her sister Elizabeth. She enjoys keeping fit, going to the gym and going for walks around Victoria Park and along the sea-front. Ann enjoys meeting people and getting to know them and she particularly likes this aspect of her job.
annsmith5050@gmail.com

Assistant Church Officer