Lucy Moore works for BRF as the Messy Church team leader. She is responsible for developing the work of Messy Church nationally and internationally—writing, speaking, reflecting and developing Messy projects. She continues to help lead the local Messy Church in her own church, where her husband is the minister.
Before working full-time with Messy Church, Lucy was a member of BRF's Barnabas team, offering training for those wanting to bring the Bible to life for children in churches and schools across the UK, and using drama and storytelling to explore the Bible with children.
Her books include the Messy Church series, Bethlehem Carols Unpacked, The Gospels Unplugged, The Lord's Prayer Unplugged, Topsy Turvy Christmas and Colourful Creation (all Barnabas) and All-Age Worship (BRF, 2010), and she also presents the Messy Church DVD.
A secondary school teacher by training, she enjoys acting, walking Minnie the dog, marvelling at the alien world of her two children and reading eclectically.
Jane Leadbetter is the Messy Church team member with special responsibility for the team of Regional Coordinators. She is a former primary school teacher. She was also Children's Work Adviser in the Diocese of Liverpool for twelve years, where she now works from home and coordinates L19: Messy Church and L19: Who Let The Dads Out? once a month on a Saturday.
Jane's voluntary work includes leading a weekly Beaver Scout colony, and she is Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) of the Beaver Scouts in Liverpool South Scout District. Jane is passionate about all ages worshipping together. She is married to Ian, has two grown-up children and two adopted dogs. Brought up in the Midlands, she now feels Liverpool has adopted her as a real scouser! She has written Messy Nativity, Messy Easter, Messy Prayer and co-authored Messy Christmas.
Martyn Payne is the Messy Church team member with a brief for gathering information about Messy Churches and reflecting on the movement. He joined the Barnabas team in January 2003, having worked with CMS (Church Mission Society) for eight years as their National Children's Work Coordinator. Prior to his time with CMS, Martyn worked for 18 years as a teacher in East London.
He has written several books for BRF including Footsteps to the Feast, A-Cross the World, Bethlehem Carols Unpacked, Where in the World?, The People's Bible and The Big Story.
Annabel Simcoe works at BRF as the Messy Church, Who Let The Dads Out? and The Gift of Years administrator. Before starting at BRF, Annabel was on a customer service course while looking after her young son, Noah. She now lives and works in Abingdon, after moving there from sunny Cornwall in 2008. She is the friendly voice behind calls and emails.
Regional Coordinators
The Regional Coordinators volunteer their services to local Messy Church leaders to network, inform and support them—find out more.
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