We are a team of two dozen people, lay and clergy, who
provide chaplaincy to a number of workplaces in
South Yorkshire. Some of us are full or part-time
paid staff, and some are unpaid and contribute on a
sessional basis. If you contact the office, you are likely
to encounter one of the following members of the team;-
Chris Chesters is the
Chief Executive. Chris is a Church Army
Captain and his job is to co-ordinate the work of
SYWC. A trainer on the national industrial mission
course, he has particular interests in improving
the quality of the service we offer, training and
theological reflection.
Catherine Brown is the Administrator.
She is an Anglican lay person.
Her main interest outside of the church is Brass
Banding.
John Freeman is the accounts
administrator and a Fire and Rescue Service
chaplain. He is a Methodist lay person with
particular interests in prayer and drumming.
Tony Singleton, is becoming a
frequent visitor to our office, he chairs the
Board of Directors as well as being a
lay member of the Catholic Diocese of Hallam.
David Whiteheadis our Multi
Faith Chaplaincy Coordinator.
Prior to earning his degree in Theology at Cliff
College Derbyshire, David worked for 8 years in
a Chaplaincy role delivering pastoral and
welfare care to deep sea fishermen around the UK
coast and outer islands. David's interests
include sailing, walking and golf.
Any of us will be glad to hear from you. Please contact
the office.