Duncan was a history teacher before church ministry. He trained at Moore Theological College in Sydney and Oak Hill College, London. Duncan is married to Laura and they have four sons.
Duncan is a fan of almost any sport and a cricket tragic in particular.
The Pastor is accountable to Trustees and the Church Leadership Team which is supported by a church council elected from the congregation.
Trinity Church Sunderland is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and a registered charity #1154068
Ian is an external trustee and has a particular responsibility for helping with safeguarding. He is also the Vicar of St John's Church in the nearby area of Hebburn.
Ebiere grew up in Nigeria before coming to study in Sunderland in 2021. Two weeks after arriving in the city, she found a home away from home at Trinity and has stayed ever since! She loves to lead singing on a Sunday morning and always enjoys spending time with the many children that we have in the church.
Tom has been a member of Trinity since the church was formed in 2013. Tom is an elder of the church gifted in teaching and preaching and music in particular. Tom is married to Annie and they have 5 young children.
Richard came to Sunderland as a student in the 1980s and loved it so much he has stayed ever since. He is married to Linda and has two grown up sons. Alongside his role on church leadership Richard is a trustee of Trinity.
Ben is an external trustee and as a former accountant has particular responsibility for financial oversight. He is also a pastor of a church in Oxford.
Inga is a north east lass whose ancestory hails from Orkney. Inga has more godchildren than we can all count and brings a wealth of pastoral wisdom particularly through her experience with children and working in the NHS across the region.
Gary grew up in Barnes, loves SAFC and we think does something with paint for a living. He is married to the lovely Jo and has a young family. Gary is a gifted musician both for church and in a band.
Claire has lived in Sunderland all her life, loves her cats and is super creative. She loves a tidy cupboard at church after clearing up toddler play. Claire plays a key role in overseeing creche at Trinity.
Rachel loves numbers! She is also a dab hand at cooking and serving in so many ways. She is married to Rick and has two young daughters. Rachel always brings wise words in thinking strategically serving wholeheartedly in various areas of church life.
Mark has been at Trinity from when the church began in 2013. He is married to Hannah and together they have a young son. Mark is a great pianist and well known for wearing shorts whatever the weather.
Osa' is a strategic thinker and a noble father. Combining a passion for counselling and evangelism, Osa' is also a professional accountant who is ever willing to serve. He is married to Dr. Ezinne and they have two sons and a princess.
A proud Yorkshireman by birth, Tom has lived in the North East since 2014. He's a big fan of sports, reading and enjoying countryside. He's married to Anna and they have two children. Tom is responsible for helping the church to run smoothly so that it can do what it does best - love God, love each other and make disciples.
Tom is also the church's Lead Safeguarding Officer. You can email him with any safeguarding concerns at: tom.widdowson@trinitychurchsunderland.org