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About Us

At Ivy Church we are a supernatural community that is all about Jesus.

We want to help people find their way back to God through the power of the Holy Spirit, becoming followers of Jesus who share the good news with others so that they become disciples too.

You are always welcome at Ivy.
Wherever you are in your faith journey, we’d love you to join us.

As a church we are:

Outward-looking

We are focussed on those who are finding their way back to God.

Adventurous

We will take risks for God and step into unknown things in obedience to his call.

Relevant

We want everything we say and do to be relevant, authentic and accessible.

Confident

We are confident in God that he will lead us forward, step by step, whatever the circumstances.

Welcoming

We extend an invitation to everyone, whatever their background and whatever their needs.

Empowering

We want to enable God's power to be released through God's people to equip us to be all that God has made us to be.

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Discipleship Pathway

We have highlighted 5 key areas in our walk with God which cover different aspects of being a disciple who disciples others.

Get to know the team

We are led by a team of staff and elders, a group of leaders with varied ministry gifts,
who together are responsible for the spiritual health and direction of the church.

Staff Team

Anthony Delaney
Senior Leader and Elder
Anthony Delaney

"I use my leadership gifts to equip others to make the most of theirs."

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Catherine Proudman
Central Support Team Leader
Catherine Proudman

"I’m here to help put plans into action! Within this I oversee the operations, finance and HR elements of all things Ivy."

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Chris Jackson
Ivy Kids
Chris Jackson

"I lead Ivy Buds for babies, toddlers and their grown ups and the Sensory Space in the Brockbank Centre for families, carers and professionals for those with additional needs who need a safe haven and an accessible environment."

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Emma Jeffery
LAUNCH Events Leader
Emma Jeffery

"I am the LAUNCH conference Events Leader helping global leaders to think about growing disciples who make disciples and healthy church multiplication."

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Gail Jackson
CAP Centre Manager
Gail Jackson

"I can mainly be found in homes around South Manchester offering free debt help. I am passionate about seeing people set free from debt and all of the pressures that it brings."

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Holly Heap
Ivy Kids 7 - 12’s Team Leader
Holly Heap

"I oversee Ivy Kids ministry and my main focus is to work closely with Kids and Youth leaders and Ivy families to inspire, equip and support parents and carers as they seek to disciple their children."

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Jen Quigley
Ivy Cafe Shift Supervisor
Jen Quigley
Jo Clark
Cafe Manager
Jo Clark

"I'm passionate about hospitality and lead the Ivy Cafe at Ladybridge Connect!"

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John Carlow
Ladybridge Connect Centre Manager
John Carlow

"I lead the day to day management of the Ladybridge Connect partnership, its site, buildings and the Ivy Café."

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Lisa Lee
Devote Team Leader
Lisa Lee

"I help to lead people in being wholehearted, devoted worshippers of Jesus Christ in their everyday lives."

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Louise Yuill
Develop Team Leader
Louise Yuill

"I head up leadership development across all of Ivy's different ministries."

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Luke Anthony
Ivy Youth Team Leader
Luke Anthony

"I not only have the best job in the church but the best job in the world! My main roles include helping to disciple 11-18 year olds, developing youth leaders and overseeing our midweek and Sunday programs."

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Mary Thomason
WTC Manchester Hub Director
Mary Thomason

"I coordinate the Hub, an effective worshipping and learning community, including communications, catalysing local student recruitment and delivery of WTC content on Hub evenings."

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Mike Ledger
Central Support Finance Assistant
Mike Ledger

"I process all of Ivy Church’s income and expenditure in accordance with biblical principles and government regulations."

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Ruth Pearce
Central Support Manager
Ruth Pearce

"I work with all of our team and ministries to support their events and communications, as well as looking after our office and the Didsbury building. I love being organised!"

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Steve Small
Deploy Team Leader
Steve Small

"I work with our partners and help everyone at Ivy to be engaged in action for the Kingdom out in the world, on mission, making disciples2"

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Lay Elders

Phil Booth, Julia Scott, Kate Allsup, Michelle Bucknor and Andrew Skae