Ministry Team, PCC and Church Centre Staff

At the heart of our church community is a dedicated team of individuals committed to serving and enriching St Barnabas Church. Our Ministry Team, Parochial Church Council and Church Centre staff work together to support the spiritual, pastoral, operational and administrative needs of the church, ensuring that we continue to grow and thrive.

Ministry Team

Revd Emma Sykes - Vicar

Vacant Role - Children and Families Missioner

Abbi Wells - Children and Families Mission Enabler for Sutton Coldfield and Aston

Hermine Brown - Lay reader in church

 PCC

The PCC is the 'Parochial Church Council'.  This is a group of volunteers elected by the church to work with the Vicar and Churchwardens in overseeing the life of the Church and Parish. The PCC can also make representations to the Bishop of Birmingham and the Deanery Synod on matters affecting the welfare and pastoral care of the parish. The members of our PCC are:

Revd Emma Sykes

Simon Dodson - Churchwarden

Becky Helmn - Churchwarden

Louise Ordidge - Parish Safeguarding Officer

Jane Wood

Sholadoye Bababunmi

Revd Margaret Robinson

Hermine Brown

Emily Sewell

Erol Simpson

The PCC meet regularly and give their time freely to help guide the church. We are extremely grateful for their ongoing support. 

Church Centre Staff

Steve - Operations Manager

Natalie - Community Hub Manager

Ann - Finance and Resources Officer

Hannah - Parish Administrator

Jackie - Parish Facilitator

Liam - Facilities Assistant

Laverne - Cleaner

Stephen - Cleaner

John - Maintenance Assistant