the team
The King’s Church Kingston leadership team, from left to right: Paul McArdle, Gordon Thorn, Simon Virgo and John Ford.
Paul McArdle is married to Belinda, and they have been part of King's Church Kingston since it was planted in 1994. They have four children (three of them live at home and one at university) and a dog called Bonnie. Paul has served on the leadership team since 1994, and was acting leader from 2005 until 2009.
Gordon Thorn and his wife Katie were both born in Kingston, and have been a part of the church for years. They have two young children. Gordon became a leader in 2004 and enjoys laughing, go-karts, cheese on toast and showers. Before this picture was taken Gordon fell into a garden pond, which is why he is wearing Simon’s clothes.
Simon Virgo recently moved to Kingston to join King's Church Kingston, which he now serves as lead elder. In December 2007 Simon married Caroline, who is a primary school teacher in Kingston.
John Ford and his wife Sophie have been at King's Church since they married in 2003. In the past both were teachers and between them they've taught all ages from reception children to university. John has been working for the church since 2006. John and Sophie have three young boys.
