Meet the team
Say hello to the senior staff team at LifeChurch. These are the people responsible for the day to day running of the Church.
(We also have a team of other staff members and loads of volunteers - but couldn't fit everyone on this page!)
Got questions? Contact us by clicking here.
Andy Barclay-Watt - Senior Leader
Andy has been leading LifeChurch Manchester since 2003. Andy is Chaplain of Altrincham Football Club and is married to Emma and has 2 children.
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Alastair Cutteridge - Associate Pastor & Location Leader - Sale
Alastair has been at LifeChurch since 2016 is married to Mel and they have 5 amazing children. Alastair loves all sport (except those that include horses) and loves nothing better than beating Andy at golf.
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Sue & Pete Fox - Location Leaders - Heald Green
Sue & Pete have been part of Lifechurch Manchester since 1995 and became the leaders of Heald Green in 2021. Sue and Pete love to fill their house with food and people.
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Derek Hughes - Location Leader - Eccles
Derek joined LifeChurch in 2021 and is also our Online Pastor. Derek loves mountains, running and taking risks
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Phil Watterson - Location Leader - Stretford
Phil joined LifeChurch in 2014 and became the leader for Stretford in 2019. Phil works as a French translator and is also a talented musician.
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Mark Instone - Youth Pastor
Mark has been working with young people for over 35 years and absolutely loves encouraging young people to experience the fulness that a life following Jesus promises. Married to Deb with three gorgeous girls, Charlotte,Gabriella and Sophie he enjoys holidays, watching sport and having a laugh.
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Board of Trustees
We have a wonderful team of trustees who provide wise governance and oversight:
Mark Smith (chair)
Angela Chard
Pete Morris
Ann Flatman
Nigel Thompson
Andy Barclay-Watt