We’re a church that doesn’t have a paid pastor but are an ‘all involved, all serving’ church led by a team of eight, read on to find out a bit more about each of them. These are just some of the faces who are helping drive Message Community Church forward.
Andy and Michele Hawthorne
Andy founded and now helps lead The Message Trust, out of which Message Community Church was born. He loves Man Utd, test cricket and hanging out with friends over food and drink. Michele is an artist, cook and community worker. She loves people, travel, food and most of all God. Andy & Michele have two grown up children, Sam & Beth.
Danielle Campsall
Danielle is the CAO at The Message Trust and has many stories of God’s faithfulness through tough times. She has a heart to see people not defined by their past but by all that God has called them to be.Danielle is married to Andy.
Neale and Heather Hayward-Shott
Heather is part of the Children's Work and Neale helps coordinate the Local Groups and Bible classes. Heather and Neale have caring responsibilities which gives them particular insights into children and adults with additional needs.
Ben Jack
Ben works at the Message Trust where he oversees Advance, a movement that equips and encourages the global church for evangelism. Ben is married to Naomi. They enjoy travel, walking their pug Toshi, and try not to fall out over Nays love for Manchester United and Ben’s long suffering allegiance to Leeds United.
Karl and Vicky Guttormsen
Karl and Vicky have both been Christians for over 20 years. They have a newborn son called Matty. Vicky is a user experience designer in Fintech, and Karl works in the NHS. They have a love for our church community and seeing God glorified in Manchester. Vicky and Karl are passionate about encouraging people to come to know Jesus and living life in all of its fullness. They lead a local group at their home, love walking in nature and bring the experience of their corporate careers to our leadership team.