Staff Team | Knock Presbyterian Church

Staff

The Team at Knock Presbyterian

Minister

The minister’s position is currently vacant

Associate Minister

Robbert Beggs

Pastoral Visitor

Robert joined the team in Knock in October 2022. He was raised in east Belfast, is married to Karen and they have a grown-up family of 4 and 8 grandchildren. After a career in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Robert was ordained to preaching and pastoral ministry serving in Rathcoole, Raloo and then McQuiston Memorial Presbyterian churches before his retirement in 2022. He fishes for trout during the season, likes to read history, especially naval history, and the family dog occasionally drags him out for a walk.
rbeggs@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

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

Nicki Jemphrey

Family Ministry Coordinator

Nicki is married to Alan and they have three children, Robbie, Erin and Alex. She loves the variety in her job and the opportunity to work with different age groups, from parents with young children to senior citizens. In her spare time Nicki loves reading and runs a library-based book group. She also enjoys listening to audiobooks while gardening or knitting. njemphrey@knockpresbyterian.co.uk

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