LEADERSHIP
Elders
Our church recognises the biblical importance of having more than one church elder (shepherd, pastor or overseer) of God’s people. We currently have two elders (David Moss and Rob Scothern) who oversee the pastoral care, discipleship (growth) and outreach of Peak Trinity.
Rob Scothern - PASTOR
Rob Scothern is our full-time Pastor and, as an elder, co-leads Peak Trinity. He is married to Claire and is dad to Grace, Harry and Theo.
Rob has been assessed by A29 and is a member of the FIEC Pastor’s Network. Before ministry, Rob served in the army, played a lot of rugby and worked as a school teacher.
Rob is passionate about sport and loves to coach his own youngsters - although looks like it’s going to be the round ball these days…
Email: rob@peaktrinity.org
David Moss - elder
David Moss co-leads Peak Trinity. David is married to Heather and is dad to Oliver, Jennifer and Fraser and grandfather to Lily and Julia.
Before joining Peak Trinity, David was a 12 year elder and the Church Manager at Chessington Evangelical Church (now Kings Church) - an FIEC church in Surrey. David is the founder of Bakewell Walking Football Club.
Email: david@peaktrinity.org
charity trustees
Mary fry, Rob Scothern, David Moss & Trevor Archer
As a charity, Peak Trinity have trustees who are responsible for our legal governance and safeguarding. The trustees are our elders and two non elders (Mary Fry and Trevor Archer).
Deacons & Other Leaders
The elders are supported by other deacons and leaders. Deacons have key leadership responsibilities for both the practical affairs and regular activities of our church. These include areas of care, outreach and administration. Deacons are individuals who the Holy Spirit has qualified to serve in this role, and who demonstrate the gifting, character and conduct described in Acts 6:3 and 1 Timothy 3:18-13.
Treasurer
Mark Farrar
This deacon significantly supports the elder led vision with respect to the management and distribution of financial resources, in line with our annual budget and constitution. If you would like to support our work financially, then please do reach out to our treasurer directly - finance@peaktrinity.org.
Administration (and Children)
Andrea Barkley
This member of staff (part-time) significantly supports the elders and trustees with respect to the day to day running of our church - they are usually the first point of contact. This leader also significantly supports the elder led vision for investing in and reaching out to younger children and their families. Therefore, they take responsibility for the development and effective delivery of our Sunday School curriculum.
Youth
Kerry Hutchinson
This leader significantly supports the elder led vision for both the development of our own youth and outreach to the youth in our wider community. They have an active role in the leadership of the LMCU (Christian Union) and other church-led youth initiatives (e.g. youth time and youth group).
Homegroups
Tim and Helen Chester, Gareth and Elizabeth Blundell, Tony and Mary Fry, Mark and Cheryl Farrar, Kerry and Harry Hutchinson, David and Heather Moss, Rob and Claire Scothern.
These deacons and leaders significantly support the elder led vision to serve the practical and spiritual needs of a dispersed congregation. These deacons help cultivate a culture of hospitality, discipleship, prayer and evangelism. They also help mobilise the elders and church family, in order to ensure people are cared for in a time of difficulty (e.g. visits by the church and elders and/or the timely utilisation of our hardship fund).
Sung Worship
Claire Scothern
This deacon significantly supports the elder led vision for sung worship. This includes managing the process of updating our song repertoire and selecting (and if necessary) preparing musicians and singers to serve on Sundays.
Women
Elizabeth Blundell and Helen Chester
These deacons significantly support the elder led vision for a women’s ministry. They, therefore, help cultivate relationships and mutual support across our church family.
values & culture
peak trinity values
Our Peak Trinity values complement our basis of faith and describe the distinctively joyful and Christ glorifying culture we pray will be increasingly evident in our church.
WORD
We believe the Bible is God’s faultless, powerful word, so we are committed to shaping all of life through the Bible.
MISSION
We believe Christ sends us to proclaim his good news, so we are committed to shaping our lives around mission.
SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit gives saving faith and empowers God’s people, so we are committed to praying for God’s help.
COMMUNITY
We believe Christians are called to be a community, so we are committed to sharing our lives in love.
CROSS
We believe that on the cross Jesus took the judgment his people deserve in our place, so we are committed to repentance from sin and faith in Christ.
SOVEREIGNTY
We believe God is in control of everything that happens, so we are committed to trusting God’s care.
GRACE
We believe we are saved by Christ’s work and we don’t have to prove ourselves, so we are committed to enjoying God without fear.
Affiliations
gospel unity
Peak Trinity stands together and expresses Christian fellowship with all those who believe and preach the precious gospel - salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone!
Rural, Local, GB & global
We are a rural church affiliated with the FIEC (a UK network of independent churches), the Midlands Gospel Partnership, Acts 29 GB and The Rural Project.
Peak Trinity share a gospel vision that extends beyond the borders of the Peak District… to the ends of the earth!