Meet The Team
Rev'd Wil North
I was licensed as Rector of St Margaret's in January 2013, having previously been in Farnborough Hampshire and Nottingham.
In April 2022 our parish boundary changed, to include the village of Teston and the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Then in June 2024 I was seconded to a three year role as Associate Arch Deacon, for a two days a week. Whilst this is both challenging and rewarding, it has restricted my parish ministry, fortunately I'm supported across the parish by a fantastic ministry team.
The role of the parish priest is diverse, I have the privilege of coming alongside families and serving them at key stages in life (Birth / Marriage / Death).
I am actively involved with Barming Primary School and I am Chair of Governors.
Rector St Margaret's
Co-ordinator of Schools ministry
and our Ladies Ministry
Fliss North
I’m passionate about making the good news of Jesus known to people in a relevant way. I head up the fantastic Engage and praise team, our church congregation that meets in the village hall. I also help with the worship at other times such as our first Sunday of the month All Age service and our informal ones too (third Sunday in the morning)
I lead several ladies home groups and am also involved in the Community Prayer team and am a member of the social committee too!
Lastly, I organise and host St Margaret’s Ladies Breakfast three times a year.
Lay Reader
Paul Oakley
I am a Lay reader at St Margaret’s and Leader of Men’s Ministry.
Originally a non church person until I was 40,
(Then God got hold of me). I was Baptised and Confirmed at 43
I am married with three children, enjoy walking and swimming and was also an ex Scout Leader for Barming.
Pastoral Assistant
Debbie Spearing
I was elected as pastoral assistant at the Church APCM in May 2025.
I am a mother of five, and in my spare time enjoy working on my allotment.
On top of my pastoral role I'm also a member of the Yellow Wellies Gardening team, Sing in the Teston Choir and am Deputy Church Warden.
Curate in Training
Curate Bertie
I am a Curate in Training. I am available Thurs, Sat & Sunday. I can be contacted via email Barmingtestoncurate@gmail.com
Children's Leader
Christine Earl
I am St Margaret's Children's Leader and can be contacted on 01622 728346
Reader, Music Co-ordinator
and Toddler Group Leader
Sue Packer
Reader, Music Co-ordinator
and Toddler Group Leader
Safeguarding Officer 07847 724 889
Safeguarding
Emma Collins
Safeguarding Deputy / Assistant
Leah Gardner
Safeguarding Representative
DBS (Recruiter)
Justina McWilliams
DBS Officer
Phil Thursby
My focused role within the safeguarding team is to oversee the safer recruitment of volunteers
Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Church Warden
Gareth Owen
Church Warden
Debbie Spearing
Deputy Church Warden
Deputy Church Warden
PCC Secretary
Lucy Boyle
PCC Secretary
John Goldsmith
Treasurer
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Keith Sturrock
Assistant Treasurer
Sound and Web Support
Matt Bartlett
Sound Desk, Website Developer and Editor.
Website Manager & Editor
Laura Jenkins
I help with all aspects of the Website & Facebook (social media site) for St Margaret's.
Safeguarding Contacts
Emma Collins
Parish Safeguarding Officer 07847 724 889
Leah Gardner
Deputy Safeguarding Officer 01622 678 433
Phil Thursby
Deputy Safeguarding Officer (Safer Recruitment)
Justina MacWilliam
DBS Officer 01622 720 389
Greg Barry
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 01634 560000
greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org