Leadership and staff teams

Kirkliston Community Church is currently led by six elders along with a staff team of four (two of whom are elders) with the support of a group of Ministry Team Leaders.

The Elders Board

Elders are appointed, in accordance with scripture, from amongst the men in the fellowship who have been baptised on their personal confession of faith and who demonstrate the character and qualities outlined in passages such as 1 Timothy 3 v 1-7 and Titus 1 v 6–9.

What do elders do?

The elders’ primary role is to provide spiritual oversight to the church. This function is discharged specifically through the provision of pastoral care, guidance, teaching, and discernment of God’s will for the church. Elders may also be directly involved with specific ministries of the Church.

The model, as demonstrated by the Lord Jesus and emphasised by scripture, is that of servant leadership.

Our Staff Team

Kirkliston Community Church has a staff of five overseeing the day-to-day life of the church in conjunction with the Ministry Team Leaders

Clive Parnell

Clive Parnell – Teaching & Development Pastor 

Clive studied a BA in Theology and an MTh in Biblical Interpretation awarded by Aberdeen University. Clive leads the staff team and is involved in teaching, discipleship, home groups and vision/strategy. He is passionate about teaching God’s word and seeing people grow.

Clive is married to Grace, and has three children. He is a Liverpool supporter (a lesson in endurance), enjoys running, football, reading, music and coffee

Colin MacPhie – Church & Community Pastor

Colin is married to Margaret and they have three children. He was a department manager with House of Fraser in Glasgow before leaving to train for full time Christian service at Tilsley College in Motherwell. From there, he lived and worked as part of a team in View Park near Motherwell establishing a community church. Colin was a church leader there for 21 years and was also involved in the local primary school and a wide variety of children and youth work as well as community projects.

In 2009 the family moved to Kirkliston where Colin became pastor. He has a heart for the local church and being involved in the local community. As Church & Community Pastor, Colin is licensed to conduct weddings and funerals.

Some of his favourite things include music, concerts, sport, reading thrillers and watching movies.

Colin MacPhie

Pip Lind – Youth Pastor

Pip is married to Alec and they have three boys. Pip moved to Scotland from N.Ireland after taking a GAP year with SIM to Uruguay. She studied Theology in Aberdeen and lived there for almost ten years. After graduating, Pip worked with Young Adults in their church and really enjoyed it.

She has been looking after their children for the last six years and was delighted to receive the Youth Pastor role at KCC. Her desire is to see young people grow in their faith and love for God.

Most of her spare time is spent in parks, at the beach and in forests.

Stephie Phipps – Operations Manager

Stephie joined the team as Church Administrator in May 2016 and now works as the Operations Manager. She also serves on the Deacons team. Prior to this she worked in Marketing, Business Development, and, Publishing roles within the Financial Services and Legal industry. She studied LLB Law at University of Reading. Her role was expanded in 2020 to oversee more of the operational elements of church life. Stephie enjoys the variety of her job and loves supporting the KCC family and helping things to run smoothly. Stephie is married to Edd and they have two children.

Her favourite sort of day would involve a winter walk, a new book, and a good cup of tea.

Samantha Wynne – Family and Children’s Worker

Samantha joined the staff team as Family and Children’s Worker in April 2021. Before this she worked in marketing and corporate communications, having graduated from university in Stage Management and Theatre Production. She has served in children’s ministry and outreach events over many years. Her desire is to see children grow in their friendships with Jesus and know the unconditional love of God. She enjoys coming alongside families helping and supporting them in their journey of faith.

She is married to Dan and has two young children. She loves to spend her days out walking and enjoys the company of others!

Ministry teams

We have a range of ministry teams which cover all aspects of church life:

  • Building and maintenance
  • Technology
  • Communication
  • Youth and Childrens work
  • Prayer
  • Pastoral Care
  • Local and Global Missions
  • Worship
  • Stewarding and Welcoming
  • Catering and Refreshments
  • Café

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