The Team

Jon Pedley

Youth Pastor

jon@ad33.org.uk

07813 530 688

Jon has been involved in youth work for the past 11 years and recently completed his MA in Youth and Community Work. He may look 12 years old and bear a passing resemblance to spider-man, but before becoming AD33’s Youth Pastor, Jon was a primary school teacher and spent several years working at a local school in Stourbridge. When he’s not working, you’ll probably find him watching or playing sport, plugged into his iPod or enjoying a big cup of tea and a massive book.

Lucy Pedley

Lucy has been involved with AD33, as a young person and now a leader, for the last 12 years. Having studied Psychology at Exeter University and gained a Graduate Certificate in Counselling, she is a pretty useful person to have in the team. When she’s not studying or volunteering, Lucy will probably be found dancing at Severn Valley School of Dance or drinking tea out of vintage teacups with friends!

Dave Yair

Dave has been doing youth work in Kinver for many, many years (in fact we think we’ve found his name mentioned in the youth work section of the Domesday Book!). Described by some youth as the ‘fount of all knowledge’, Dave’s skills range from his vast knowledge of engineering to creating the most random team games imaginable! He loves bare-foot running and can often be found running around the Kinver countryside avoiding holly and other spikey objects.

Alison Haynes

Alison is another Psychology graduate, meaning all the team members are in constant danger of analysis from multiple angles! She has also made the transition from young person to leader and is one of our team representatives on the board of trustees. She is currently studying for a PGCE, but in her spare time, Alison also works as a support group facilitator for selfharm.co.uk, running sessions for their online support programme, Alumina.

Steve Edwards

Steve is our very own Mr Incredible! He has been doing youth work for years (though he’s obviously nowhere near as old as Dave!) and helps run many of our groups and events. His vast experience is awesome when planning events such as our weekend away and he is never afraid to get stuck in. In fact the only time we might lose him for a few days is if the new FIFA has just come out, at which point he goes into a gaming coma.

Alison Saunders

Ali is in charge of all things J Team where her creative secondary school teacher skills can flex their muscles. She comes up with all sorts of awesome things for us to do and ensures that J Team is the fun and exciting place to be on a Friday afternoon. When she’s not doing youth work or helping out at Church on the Edge, Ali is likely to be spending time with her awesome family or playing with their dog, Charlie.

Alex Haynes

Alex has been a member of the AD33 team for a couple of years now and is one of our Life Group leaders, as well as regularly leading worship at Church on the Edge. He is ultra-competitive and claims to be unbeatable in a penalty shoot-out! In fact, a few years ago, he was so determined to win a table tennis match, he didn’t stop for 36 hours… though publically the reason was to raise money to build a school and church in Romania!

Tom Simm

Tom is another of our team representatives on the board of trustees and gets involved in the running of Alive and Kicking and Church on the Edge. He is a naturally gifted musician and uses his talents to lead worship at local events and services and to support our youth-led band. Tom is currently touring the country with our former Youth Pastor, James Baskett, and the other members of his band, Clutching at Straws.

Jes Harris

Jes has been involved in the Church in Kinver all of her life. Having recently completed her Law Degree at Birmingham University – where she was a CU Hall Group leader – we are delighted that she has returned to AK to be part of the leadership team and hope that she will use her expertise to lay down the law and keep Jon and Dave in check!

Simon Cross

Having recently become an AD33 leader, Simon brings a range of talents and skills to the team. As well as being our technology expert, he helps lead several AD33 groups and is also a founding member of youth worship band, Harmony. No longer just a lookalike for Ben from Outnumbered, Simon’s sense of fun and enthusiasm ensures that we are always kept entertained and go home smiling.

Chloe Tissiman

If there was an annual award for dedication to youth work in Kinver, Chloe’s name would be on the trophy! Over the last 12 months, she has been involved in almost all of the groups and events run by AD33, using her vast array of talents to support, empower and encourage young people. She is currently studying at Bath Spa University, but continues to contribute to the leadership of AD33 in a range of fun and creative ways.

Jordan Armostrong

Jordan is our very own Matt Redman, writing, performing and leading worship regularly at AD33 events. He is the leader of youth band Harmony, who have grown from a group of friends who would meet up to play a few instruments now and again, to a well-respected local worship band who are booked for events and services all over the area.

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