Kirkliston Community Church is currently led by five elders and three deacons along with a staff team of five (two of whom are elders) with the support of a group of Ministry Team Leaders.
The Elders Board
Elders are appointed, in accordance with scripture, from amongst the men in the fellowship who have been baptised on their personal confession of faith and who demonstrate the character and qualities outlined in passages such as 1 Timothy 3 v 1-7 and Titus 1 v 6–9.
What do elders do?
The elders’ primary role is to provide spiritual oversight to the church. This function is discharged specifically through the provision of pastoral care, guidance, teaching, and discernment of God’s will for the church. Elders may also be directly involved with specific ministries of the Church.
The model, as demonstrated by the Lord Jesus and emphasised by scripture, is that of servant leadership.
What do deacons do?
Deacons are primarily responsible for ensuring that the behind the scenes practicalities of the church are well-organised and run smoothly. In doing so they are serving and supporting the ministry of the elders, enabling the elders to focus on their primary responsibilities of teaching, prayer and pastoral care, without being distracted by topics such as finance, communication and building maintenance. Deacons spot practical needs and then take the initiative to meet them in an efficient manner. They also seek to anticipate future practical matters and put in place helpful solutions.
Our Staff Team
Kirkliston Community Church has a staff of five overseeing the day-to-day life of the church in conjunction with the Ministry Team Leaders
Clive Parnell – Teaching & Development Pastor
Clive is involved in teaching the word at KCC. He develops the teaching materials for a Sunday and supports and trains others that are teaching/preaching too. Clive has a passion to engage with the Bible and culture and helps train folks with events like “The Big Breakfast” as well as other theological input. He leads the KCC staff team. Clive helps develop and implement vision along with the elders.
He previously studied a BA in Theology and an MTh in Biblical interpretation. He previously worked as a singer/songwriter, a youth pastor, and a trainer for UCCF for 9 years. He has been teaching/development pastor at KCC since 2012.
On a day off you will find him sipping speciality coffee and going for country walks with his wife Grace. He has three grown up kids and is still an avid Liverpool fan.
Colin MacPhie – Church & Community Pastor
Colin is married to Margaret and they have three children. He was a department manager with House of Fraser in Glasgow before leaving to train for full time Christian service at Tilsley College in Motherwell. From there, he lived and worked as part of a team in View Park near Motherwell establishing a community church. Colin was a church leader there for 21 years and was also involved in the local primary school and a wide variety of children and youth work as well as community projects.
In 2009 the family moved to Kirkliston where Colin became pastor. He has a heart for the local church and being involved in the local community. As Church & Community Pastor, Colin is licensed to conduct weddings and funerals.
Some of his favourite things include music, concerts, sport, reading thrillers and watching movies.
Pip Lind – Youth Pastor
Pip is married to Alec and they have three boys. Pip moved to Scotland from N.Ireland after taking a GAP year with SIM to Uruguay. She studied Theology in Aberdeen and lived there for almost ten years. After graduating, Pip worked with Young Adults in their church and really enjoyed it.
She has been looking after their children for the last six years and was delighted to receive the Youth Pastor role at KCC. Her desire is to see young people grow in their faith and love for God.
Most of her spare time is spent in parks, at the beach and in forests.
Emily Gill – Operations Manager
Emily joined the team as Operations Manager in June 2024. She also serves on the Worship, Refreshments and Youth teams. Prior to this she worked in Event Management for 10 years. She studied Hospitality Management at Edinburgh Napier University. Emily enjoys the variety of her job and loves supporting the KCC family and helping things to run smoothly.
Emily is married to Cammy and her favourite sort of day would involve a day at the beach followed by a hot coffee and cake by a fire.
Samantha Wynne – Family and Children’s Worker
Samantha joined the staff team as Family and Children’s Worker in April 2021. Before this she worked in marketing and corporate communications, having graduated from university in Stage Management and Theatre Production. She has served in children’s ministry and outreach events over many years. Her desire is to see children grow in their friendships with Jesus and know the unconditional love of God. She enjoys coming alongside families helping and supporting them in their journey of faith.
She is married to Dan and has two young children. She loves to spend her days out walking and enjoys the company of others!
Ministry teams
We have a range of ministry teams which cover all aspects of church life:
- Building and maintenance
- Technology
- Communication
- Youth and Childrens work
- Women’s and Men’s Ministry
- Prayer
- Pastoral Care
- Local and Global Missions
- Worship
- Stewarding and Welcoming
- Catering and Refreshments
- Café
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