There are many people who serve in a leadership capacity at Acorn CC - helping the various ministries and areas of the church to function effectively. We believe that it is a privilege to be called to lead within the body of Christ and we greatly value those who contribute in this way. Leadership is of course hard work and often involves sacrifice. The heart of leadership is to love people and to serve diligently with Jesus himself being the role model and example for any leader.

Acorn – Leadership Team
Acorn Community Church has an overall Leadership Team of 5 people who oversee and care for the church, as well as helping others to develop their own leadership skills.

The current Leadership Team…

Phil Glover (Minister)
Phil became the minister at Acorn in January ’07 after leading Youth for Christ in the region for 20 years. Phil is married to Wendy (his childhood sweetheart) and they have two children – David & Amy. Wendy is currently doing her Masters and is also a Lead Practitioner in science education. Phil enjoys sleep, golf, Derby County and tea.

Sheila Hodgson
Sheila has been happily married to John for 27 years. They have 3 wonderful daughters and 1 beautiful granddaughter. John teaches in a local high school. Sheila has a career in finance and has a dry sense of humour - she loves to entertain and enjoys long walks in the country with John and their cute dog Daisy.

Colin Stanbury
'Colin and Rhona have five children and five grandchildren. Colin has recently retired after 36 years service in the YMCA/YWCA International Youth Movements. Rhona is social work trained and works with Deaf people. They have a heart for, and links with, Deaf Churches in East Africa. They like to travel and explore new places and different cultures, particularly in warm places!'

Julia Wilthew
Julia is married to Ray, has 2 grown up kids and is believed to be Acorn CC’s youngest looking Grandma! She loves to walk, preferably out in the countryside avoiding as many steep climbs as possible although she says the view is always worth it. Julia loves curry, Jooles Holland & the Greek Islands.

Gary Brewis
Gary and Lorraine have been married 19 years. They have three wonderful children, Laura, Becca and Nathan. Gary works with people who have learning disability and complex needs. They have been at Acorn Community Church for 10 years where he also leads worship. He plays all kinds of sport and enjoys riding the best Christmas present his wonderful wife has ever had bought for him, his Honda CBR 600 (God loves bikers too!)

There is also a Church Board, which meets quarterly and includes: Phil Glover (Chair), Julia Wilthew (Church Secretary), Roy Lemberger (Hon Treasurer), John Walker (Buildings Manager), Rev. George Laffey, Jane Tuck, David Atkinson, Mike Carr.
Church Administrator – Anne Holmes