Neill Archer – Vicar neill@malmesburyabbey.com

Neill is 50 and has been the vicar here at Malmesbury Abbey since April 2004. His main passions and responsibilities at the Abbey are the leadership, teaching and worship of the church and the Malmesbury Monks basketball team. He is also vicar of Brokenborough, Corston & Rodbourne and the Area Dean of North Wiltshire. After graduating in music Neill worked for nearly 20 years as a professional opera singer – singing as a soloist at the Royal Opera House, Sydney Opera House, English National Opera etc. After his ordination in Derby Cathedral in 1999 he was a curate in Derbyshire then an Associate Minister in New South Wales. He is married to Marilyn, an Australian, who is the singing teacher at Malmesbury School, and they have three daughters Sally, Rosie & Grace.

Lee Barnes – Curate. lee@malmesburyabbey.com

Lee is from Derby but has spent the last ten years in Bristol. During that period he has spent a lot of time in various ‘theological’ places and has worked with the ex-offender and homeless communities in support and rehabilitation. Prior to Bristol, he hitched and travelled here and abroad. He has just completed an MA in Applied Theology at Trinity College. He is married to Mary and they have three children, Arianna, Nate and Evie. He enjoys nothing better than a fine ale, a sunny day, and a gathering of friends! Added to that; football, poetry, relevant missional conversations and talking about Jesus!

Katie Windle – Associate Minister. katie@malmesburyabbey.com

Katie is married to Roy and has 3 young children. She works as a part-time Chaplain at Malmesbury Primary School – which she loves. Her previous job was being a vicar in Bath, and before that she was a curate in both Hullavington and Nottingham. Katie taught English and Drama in secondary schools for 5 years and is passionate about helping young people get to know and love Jesus. She can mostly be found at home, having lots of fun, pretending that she doesn't live in a bomb site, dressing her own and other children up in fancy dress, singing the theme tune to Postman Pat and wishing that she'd got herself organised enought to do an online food shop.

Mandy Churcher – Associate Minister & May Moore Chaplain mandy@malmesburyabbey.com

Mandy arrived in Malmesbury at the end of June 2011. As May Moore chaplain she has responsibility for overseeing pastoral care to the elderly and the isolated.  She also enjoys being part of the worshiping life of the abbey.

Mandy lives with her cat and loves walking in the countryside and enjoying the company of others.

Paul Tilley – Associate Pastor, Youth & Children's Ministry. paul@malmesburyabbey.com

Paul has been working with young people since he was 18 years old.  He has a daughter Eloise and twin boys, Isaac and Reuben.  Before moving to Malmesbury, they were living and working in Chagford on Dartmoor where Paul also completed his BA in Youth and Community and Applied Theology with The Centre for Youth Ministry.  Paul plays guitar, drums and djembe and is therefore always tapping.  He also runs, mountain bikes and thinks he can surf and climb.  He is now pretty grey headed which he puts down to having twins, but finds that his curry making is his saving grace.

Pete Campbell – Lay Minister (Men's Ministry). pete@malmesburyabbey.com

Pete is married to Katharine and they have 3 children – Luke, Sophie and Oliver. They have attended the Abbey since 1997 and have been involved in the youth work (before there was a proper youth pastor!) and also Junior Church. Pete continues to be involved in midweek events for school aged children and supports Scripture Union based events locally. Pete also enjoys the challenge of ensuring the Abbey is a welcoming and down-to-earth place for blokes to come and enjoy, with special events often including good food and sports! Pete is a Social Worker and works for Bath Local Authority.

Linda Sullivan – Lay Minister.

Linda has been a Licensed Lay Minister since 1996 and has been at the Abbey since 2007. She is married to Chris who sings in the Abbey choir and is also a Steward at the Abbey. As well as leading and preaching at services, Linda’s work includes being part of the Pastoral Care team in a Listening and befriending role and she enjoys being a member of the Healing in the Streets team. In their spare time, Linda and Chris catch up with their large family of 6 adult children and 10 getting to be adult grandchildren

Sandie Brown – Parish Administrator

Sandie has been working in the Parish Office since 2004. She is married to Marc and they have two daughters, Amelia and Lucy and one crazy dog, Jess. Work for Sandie in the office is busy and varied – booking in weddings, baptisms and funerals and generally keeping the clergy and team leaders organised – no mean feat!

Mike Langtree and Diana Crowe– Churchwardens.

Mike and Diana serve the Abbey community as Churchwardens and take particular responsibility for the fabric of the church, the running of services and the wellbeing of the clergy and staff. Diana has particular responsibility for our 10.30am congregation, and Mike for our 4pm congregation.

Sarah McGrory – Youth Minister Student.sarah@malmesburyabbey.com

Sarah is 43, a mum of three and a carer for her husband Iain, who serves as a Street Pastor in Chippenham. "We have a very busy and chaotic household but God is at the heart of our family". After a number of years as a volunteer in youth work, Sarah is now studying at the Centre for Youth Ministries for a degree in "Youth and Community and Pratical Theology. She loves working with young people as they are the here and now and the future of the church. "It's amazing to see them grow in themselves and in their faith right in front of you".

Claire Gardner  - Pastoral Assistant

Claire is 23 and a music graduate who is exploring ministry at Malmesbury Abbey. She is passionate about the holistic worship of the church and oversees the small groups network, shares in the leading and preaching and is keen to promote fairtrade, green and ethical choices in the ministry of the Abbey. Alongside her work for the Abbey she also works at the Extended Services of Malmesbury School