Ben Griffiths
Rector
Ben has been Rector here at Newbold Parish Church since 2016, is also an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands and is a member of the North East Deanery leadership team. Ben is married to Clare and they have two teenage sons, Aaron and Noah. He is passionate about exploring different ways of being church, from the traditional to the modern, and loves to talk about the Christian faith with anyone who will listen! Read full biography...
Rhoda Blackwell
Assistant Curate
Rhoda is the assistant curate and started in July 2019 having trained for ordination at St Hild’s College. Rhoda is married to Robin and has one teenage son, Jacob. She loves people, and is very excited about her new role at Newbold Parish Church and is looking forward to getting to know the church family and wider community. Read full biography...
Chris Barnes
Reader
Chris was licensed as a Reader in 2002 in the Diocese of St Albans. He moved to Newbold in 2019 and was licensed to the Derby Diocese in December that year. Born and bred in Manchester, he spent 15 years in and around Sheffield before moving down south to pursue a career in local economic development. Read full biography...
Richard Peet
Church Warden
Richard has been a church warden since being elected at the APCM in 2014, after a number of years as a deputy warden. He administers the chalice, intercedes, chairs Littlemoor Charity, is on the pastoral group, represents our church on the CNC, and Churches Together and helps at the Monday Club. Richard has worshipped at Newbold for over 25 years. Read full biography...
Lesley Howard
Church Warden
Lesley began worshiping at St John's in the mid-1970s and was confirmed at this time. She is excited about the Parish Centre project and the opportunities that will be available to welcome more people to church. Read full biography...
Sue Wheeler
Church Administrator
Sue joined the team in June 2020. She has lived in the Parish for over 30 years with her husband Tim and they have two grown up boys Josh and Sam, a lovely daughter-in-law Hannah, and two grandsons Rowan and River. Read full biography...
Jean Lee
Womens Group Leader
Jean has attended Newbold St John's Church all her life. As a girl she was a member of The Girl's Friendly Society, Guides and later on the Church Youth Club. Jean trained as a primary school teacher and taught for over 30 years in Chesterfield schools Read full biography...
Stuart Watkinson
Organist and Choirmaster
Stuart joined the choir at the age of nine in 1952 and became organist in 1989. He is a lifelong member of the Royal School of Church Music and holds the Bishop's Badge award for lifetime services to the music of the Anglican church. Read full biography...