OUR VICAR....
Howard is married to Helen and has four grown up children. He has been vicar at Four Marks since 2000 and vicar of Medstead and Four Marks since the parishes merged in 2024.
Howard trained at Trinity College, Bristol (1994-1996) and Moorlands College (1988-1990), and in the time between colleges worked as the pioneer of a district-wide Youth Ministry in Bury St. Edmunds. He has worked for the Civil Service and is also a graduate in Art and Design.
OUR YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MINISTER....
Virginia joined the Parish of Medstead and Four Marks in May 2024. She was born in a Christian family in northern part of India. Graduated with the degree of Bachelors in theology in 2011 and Masters in divinity in 2020. In 2022 moved to the UK as a Masters in Mission (Global Missiology) student and graduated in November 2023. Before moving to the UK, she was involved in the ministry with different mission organizations in India since 2012 and was regularly involved in helping youth and children to know God and grow in their faith.
She likes singing, playing badminton and carrom (board game).
OUR FAMILY WORKER....
Jane moved to Four Marks in 1998 and later joined the Church of the Good Shepherd in 2001. She is married to Mark and has three grown-up children. As a family, they accompanied Mark for a year whilst he was working in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2005.
Jane worked in Four Marks school as a Learning Support Assistant for twelve years before joining the church team in April 2017. Previously, Jane has enjoyed volunteering with Toddler groups, Friends of Four Marks School, Scouts and with children and Youth at church.
Jane enjoys, caravanning, cooking, both at home and under canvas, reading and walking Dexter and Millie, the family dogs.
OUR ADMINISTRATOR....
Matt joined the Church of the Good Shepherd in 2007 and he has worked for the parish since 2011. He is married to Natalie and they have two children - Harri and Toby.
Matt manages the Church Office, which is open from 9am until 12pm - Monday to Friday. He also teaches at a primary school in Winchester.
Matt enjoys photography, baking, juggling, and playing music with his band, 60ft Chicken.