Our Staff Team
Rev Andy Day – Superintendent Minister
Hi, My name is Andy Day, I am the incoming Superintendent, or Supernintendo as some might say!
In one of the Indiana Jones movies, they go over several huge waterfalls as they make their journey onwards, and I think that my journey to faith and into ministry feels a bit like that, risky and exhilarating in equal measure.
Sarah and I have been married 27 years so far, and one son, Reuben, who now lives in Bournemouth, where Sarah and I met doing youth work in local churches.
I have studied at Cliff College, the Urban Theology Unit in Sheffield and York St John College. Someone must have thought I needed it all. I’ve been a Methodist Minister since 2007, when I was sent as a Probationer, into the Barnsley Circuit in South Yorkshire, where I spent my first five years serving a number of former mining villages and regularly baptising anyone who moved! My record being 14 children baptised in 3 weeks.
After five years, the Lord told me it was time to move and so through Stationing, I was matched with Plymouth and Devonport Circuit, where we spent the next seven years.
It was during my time there, that I felt a call to offer for Superintendency and this eventually led us to the Liskeard and Looe Circuit, which is where, like many we sought to continue to be The Church, when we could not meet in the church building, and is where I was first blessed with working alongside Rev Chloe Jones.
Now, the Lord has led Sarah and I to the West Somerset Circuit, and we are very happy to be here. We hope to be a blessing as we have already been blessed by the folks we have met.
I hope that we will have chance to meet and build a friendship, and find what Jesus has in store for us in the times to come.
Rev Chloe Kingdon – Minister
I am one of those there local’s, born and bred on Exmoor from one of the many families that have lived in the same house since the 1600s – not joking! After university studying music, I started my working life as a Youth Worker for the Exmoor Deanery in a mission which is now the Exmoor Youth Project, from there I taught music, did a bit of performing, organist, administrator, choir leader until I ran out of jobs within the church and answered the call to ordained ministry.
I read Theology at Oxford and languished in a wonderful year of sacred music and hymnody for my MA. After over a decade in the Church of England, I found myself working for a Methodist circuit in Cornwall when I realised that spiritually, I had come home. I completed my coming home by moving back to West Somerset in 2021 where I now work within the Methodist Circuit.
I have 5 children (yes, I know) love God, my Dogs and my husband, in that order- joking this time. I believe that we are the hands and feet of Christ upon earth; that we can bring about the Kingdom of heaven by dropping tiny drops of love into the world. Love will overcome evil as sure as the day follows the night, and that transformation begins with me – and you.
Jess James – Lay Outreach Worker
Hi, I’m Jess! I’m really excited to be working for the West Somerset Circuit.
I’m a wife and a mummy to 2 little people (who keep me on my toes!) I also enjoy singing and musical theatre when I’m not working or running around after the children!
I have spent the last 11 years working for the Exmoor Youth Project, working with all the schools and churches across Exmoor. In 2021 I did a course to get a certificate in Lay Pioneer Ministry. I felt called to a new challenge, and applied for the job as Community Outreach Worker! I’m really looking forward to walking alongside the communities in Watchet and Williton and seeing where God is at work and what he wants me to get involved with.
I look forward to meeting, worshipping and working with you all.
Priscilla Woodhall – Toddler Group Co-Ordinator
My name is Priscilla, I have moved to the area in the past year with my husband and 3 beautiful children.
I have been overwhelmed with the love and support from the community. After travelling around the country for many years I feel like we have found a home here.
My background is varied but I have always had a passion for teaching and supporting young people in their journeys.
I can usually be found on the beach with my well-loved kayaks and boards and I enjoy a spot of archery occasionally too.
I am really looking forward to working with the toddlers and meeting you all along the way.
Alison Beaven – Little Fishes Assistant
I’m Alison. I’m a mum with a love for the outdoors and a passion for travelling — I feel most at home exploring, foraging, and crafting with natural materials.
I’ve been working with children for over 12 years, and as a forest school leader I’m passionate about creating spaces where children can grow in confidence, curiosity and a deeper connection with the world around them.
I feel called to support children and families in a way that nurtures both well-being and a sense of belonging, and I’m grateful to be part of the Little Fishes team as Assistant, walking alongside our youngest members and their families.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all and sharing in the journey together.