BSC Hons
Katie has over 10 years’ experience of children’s work after working in New Zealand and the Philippines, and in Zimbabwe with Scripture Union. She has also been involved in local children’s work and training.
BA
Stuart is married to Jan and they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He is a retired Head Teacher of a local secondary comprehensive school of nearly 1,500 students and is currently a Governor of a Bournemouth primary school. Stuart is concerned about how little young people know about the Christian faith and believes PACE plays an important role in schools which he is keen to support.
FMAAT
Sue runs her own accountancy and book keeping practice, is the treasurer of her church and is responsible with her husband Paul for the children’s work at The Vine in Poole. Sue also oversees all the financial side of PACE.
Garry is a retired businessman who moved to Bournemouth with his wife Chris in 2016 to set up Town Pastors. They have two daughters who are both teachers and Garry has a heart for young people. He is also a Trustee of the local Food Bank and is involved with Sleepsafe in helping the homeless.
Debbie Nurse
Debbie is married to Rick, has 3 children and is
grandma to almost 4! For most of the last 40 years she has been involved
in church-based children’s work in Mid-Sussex, Plymouth and now Christchurch,
and has led holiday clubs, Bible weekends, an after-school club and all-age
meetings. Debbie has also worked in a pastoral capacity in a secondary
school and served as a parent governor. She has a passion for children to
know God and live for Him, and leads the 7-11s work at GodFirst Church in
Christchurch. Her interests include knitting and baking, walking in the
beautiful local area and spending time with her grandchildren.
SCHOOLS WORKERS
BA Hons Applied Theology and Youth Work
Dave Pegg leads the schools work for PACE. Dave and his wife (Chrissi) both grew up in Bournemouth and returned in 2016 after 15 years of youth and schools work in Exeter. Dave has experience in teaching and leadership roles in churches and schools. He is part of Citygate Church Bournemouth and has two girls – who are at one of the schools PACE serves. Dave loves being part of the PACE family and when he is not working loves watching films, making music and asking people big questions!
BA in Ministry
Andy did a year with PACE in 1999, again in 2002, and now he's back for more! Andy is married to Allana and they have a daughter Hope and a dog called Teddy. He's actually an Anglican Vicar (Andy that is, not the dog) who until recently worked in the parish (Kingswood, Bristol) where John Wesley preached his first open air sermon. Andy is a bit of a film buff, avid book worm, loves creative writing and wishing he did more exercise!
BA in Theology and Family & Community
Sarah joined PACE as a Pastoral Care Worker at Hillbourne in 2010. When she left to have her first child she took on the role as Children's Pastor at Sunnyhill Church. Sarah is married to Scott and they have two children. Sarah loves drinking coffee, eating chocolate and going on holidays.
Keith has been involved with schools work for nearly 25 years in Bournemouth, Chelmsford and Salisbury. He was a PACE Pastoral Care Worker from 2001-2005, and has also been involved in local church leadership. Keith is married to Charlotte and they have two daughters, Maddy and Katy. He enjoys watching a good film with the family, and spending time on holiday with them too, especially when it involves walking along a beach.
PASTORAL CARE MANAGERS
BSc Hons Psychology, MA Counselling Studies, Certificate in Supervision
Pauline Horder joined PACE in 2002 and is a professional counsellor and psychologist with many years' experience in the field of youth work and counselling. Pauline is responsible for the ongoing support and
professional supervision of the Pastoral Care Workers and provides 1-to-1 supervision and tailored training to ensure the quality of the provision.
BA
Applied Theology, NYA Youth and Community Work, Foundation Degree in Christian Theology and Ministry
Lynley has been actively involved with youth work for over 25 years, both in training and supervision of workers. She set up and worked as a Transitional Worker with a School Pyramid in Poole and spent time in Uganda training youth workers and teachers to support students at a local secondary school in the Kinkiizi region. Lynley continues on a private basis to work with women who have been abused.
Lynley has been actively involved with youth work for over 25 years, both in training and supervision of workers. She set up and worked as a Transitional Worker with a School Pyramid in Poole and spent time in Uganda training youth workers and teachers to support students at a local secondary school in the Kinkiizi region. Lynley continues on a private basis to work with women who have been abused.
ADMINISTRATOR
BOOKKEEPER
Anita does an excellent job as our bookkeeper. She has been involved with PACE since the beginning and has worked in Hamworthy Park Junior School as one of our Pastoral Care Workers since 2001. In her spare time Anita enjoys sunny weather, walking her dog by the sea, holidays, cooking and eating paella!!
