
Meet the team
Vicar
The church is currently in vacancy and we are seeking a new Vicar.

Tom Judge
Associate Pastor
Tom joined us at St Luke's in November 2021. He and his family moved here from Durham, though he originates from the USA. Tom has a particular focus on Growing and Making disciples. This includes supporting our small groups. He also leads on pastoral care.
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Tom, along with his wife and three young children, are really enjoying spending time with wider family who live nearby since they moved to Nottingham.
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M: 07821 175659

Sarah Sharpe
assistant Minister responsible for Connect Gamston
Sarah grew up just two minutes from our church and has been back with us on the staff team since 2017.
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Sarah leads the team that have established our Connect Gamston congregation at Pierrepont Gamston Primary School. She also
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On her day off, Sarah loves family time with husband John and their two children. They can often be found exploring the fields and footpaths around their home in Keyworth.
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M: 07394 929738
E: sarah@st-lukes-gamston.org

Claire Meese
Operations Manager
Claire has been Operations Manager since 2019. Before taking on this role she had a background working in education and various kinds of Christian ministry in different parts of the country.
A great day off for Claire involves a good spa day, walking in the countryside or doing some gardening followed by a glass of wine. She also enjoys working with children and young people and is passionate about improving children’s life chances.
T: 0115 974 5024
M: 07394 929736
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ETHAN SMITH
YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S MINSTER
Originally from Peterborough, Ethan joined the team as Youth and Children Minister, moving up from London in 2026. Ethan is passionate about investing in young disciples, encouraging them to grow a faith that is authentic and a foundation for a life-long journey with Christ.
When not at church, Ethan enjoys spending his time playing boardgames, watching movies, cooking, and creating art.
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T: 07394 929737

Joanne Pilkington
Administrator
Joanne and her family have been coming to St Luke’s for many years and she has worked in the Church Office since 2013. She enjoys welcoming people into our church building and getting to know our regular visitors.
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On her days off Joanne enjoys, running, baking, reading and walking with her dog. Originally from the North East, Joanne lives a short walk from St Luke's with her husband Nick and three children.
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T: 0115 974 5024
E: office@st-lukes-gamston.org
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SEAN WRIGHT
CARETAKER / CLEANER
Sean has been working for St. Luke's for the last couple of years and takes responsibility for looking after our building and grounds.
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He can be contacted through the church office.
Church Wardens & Pcc
The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council (PCC) are elected members of St Luke’s who support the church leadership team in their decision-making and the financial management of the church. St Luke's is a registered charity.
Our Church Wardens are Christine Holden and Lynne Miles. They oversee the ministry and mission of the church along with our PCC and Central Core Team.
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