Meet the team
Andy Rees
Lead Pastor
Andy is married to Grace with three delightfully energetic, young(ish) girls. He came to know Christ at a young age and marvels at God’s merciful saving kindness in his life.
He loves sharing Jesus though his word the Bible, with anyone who will listen.
Alongside leading CityGates Church, he enjoys watching niche indie bands that will never be famous, eating hipsters burgers and cheering on anything Welsh - which is currently mostly football and Gareth Bale related.
He loves sharing Jesus though his word the Bible, with anyone who will listen.
Alongside leading CityGates Church, he enjoys watching niche indie bands that will never be famous, eating hipsters burgers and cheering on anything Welsh - which is currently mostly football and Gareth Bale related.
Ashley Gardner
Associate Pastor
Ashley is married to Jodie and has four cheeky children. From Lincoln but trained in Scotland, he previously served as an Assistant Pastor at Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh.
Ashley is passionate about God and His word. Ashley preaches, oversees our small groups and is responsible for our ministry training programme.
When he isn’t feeding/cleaning/chasing his children, he likes to read theology or a novel, eat spicy curry, spend time in the garden or drink coffee/whisky/stout (he’s not fussy).
Ashley is passionate about God and His word. Ashley preaches, oversees our small groups and is responsible for our ministry training programme.
When he isn’t feeding/cleaning/chasing his children, he likes to read theology or a novel, eat spicy curry, spend time in the garden or drink coffee/whisky/stout (he’s not fussy).
Liam Turnbull
Assistant Pastor
Originally from Lancashire, Liam is married to Lauren and they have two daughters. Previously he worked as a secondary school teacher, before moving down to Norwich in 2022.
Liam is excited about seeing people come to know Jesus, and enjoys particularly working with students in our church family.
In his spare time, Liam loves family days out, exploring new areas, and visiting as many new football grounds as he can.
Liam is excited about seeing people come to know Jesus, and enjoys particularly working with students in our church family.
In his spare time, Liam loves family days out, exploring new areas, and visiting as many new football grounds as he can.
Bev Dubberley
Outreach Worker
Bev is married to Andy and they have 4 children. After university, she spent 16 years sharing the good news about Jesus with students in the UK and overseas.
Ever since becoming convinced at University, that Jesus is who he says he is in the Bible, Bev has been keen to help others investigate Christianity and to help Christians to communicate their faith relevantly.
In her spare time, Bev enjoys family walks with their badly-behaved dog, sailing on the Broads, and playing the clarinet in a local orchestra.
Ever since becoming convinced at University, that Jesus is who he says he is in the Bible, Bev has been keen to help others investigate Christianity and to help Christians to communicate their faith relevantly.
In her spare time, Bev enjoys family walks with their badly-behaved dog, sailing on the Broads, and playing the clarinet in a local orchestra.
Iain Ridley
Welcome & Integration Worker
Iain is married to Faith, and they have three children: Joseph, Talitha & Silas
He was in his early twenties when he came to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and understand how that changes everything. He’s loving serving the church family here at CityGates and helping others keep going and growing in their faith.
Likes: meeting new people, meals out with friends, growing veg, buying vinyl records, reading, and scrabble.
Dislikes: being on his own for too long, badly cooked steak, cycling up Kett’s Hill – if you know you know!
He was in his early twenties when he came to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and understand how that changes everything. He’s loving serving the church family here at CityGates and helping others keep going and growing in their faith.
Likes: meeting new people, meals out with friends, growing veg, buying vinyl records, reading, and scrabble.
Dislikes: being on his own for too long, badly cooked steak, cycling up Kett’s Hill – if you know you know!
Suzie Kerrison
Head of Children's & Youth Work
Suzie grew up in Norwich and moved to study at university in Manchester, where she worked as a primary school teacher.
Soon after returning to Norwich in the summer of 2021, she joined the CityGates staff team.
Suzie is very excited to combine her love of sharing the good news of Jesus and her passion for working with young people, and their families, in her job.
Suzie loves singing, spending time with family and friends, exploring the countryside and baking (especially brownies and cupcakes!).
Soon after returning to Norwich in the summer of 2021, she joined the CityGates staff team.
Suzie is very excited to combine her love of sharing the good news of Jesus and her passion for working with young people, and their families, in her job.
Suzie loves singing, spending time with family and friends, exploring the countryside and baking (especially brownies and cupcakes!).
Annie Creed
Children's & Youth Work
Annie is married to Jordan and has three little (but loud!) children: Eden, Noa and Jesse. She is so grateful to have grown up in a Christian family and to have known Jesus for most of her life. She used to be a primary school teacher, and is thankful for how the Lord has now brought her to serve families and children at CityGates.
Annie loves cooking, ticking off as many different restaurants and cafes as possible, podcasts (a bit obsessed), Vinted and getting to know people.
Annie loves cooking, ticking off as many different restaurants and cafes as possible, podcasts (a bit obsessed), Vinted and getting to know people.
Elizabeth Cahir
Training & Discipleship for Women
Elizabeth is married to John, they have two children and have been in Norwich for over 18 years. Elizabeth originally made a commitment to Christ at around 13 years but drifted away in later teenage and University life. God in his graciousness brought her back to true repentance in her mid-twenties and she’s delighted to now be serving CityGates in women’s ministry. Previously Elizabeth ran her own company in tourism (skiing and alpine summer holidays) for 25 years and in her spare time likes skiing, obviously, dancing – ballet and modern, hiking and has just started cold water swimming!
Alex Huddleston
Ministry Trainee
Alex is very excited to be serving CityGates in the city of his heart, Norwich. He is looking forward to serving as the Ministry Intern this year after finishing his degree in Football Coaching. He is passionate about teaching the Bible so that people behold Jesus and is looking forward to growing as a disciple this year. Alex is blessed/cursed with too many interests; he is far too excited about old-school Dungeons & Dragons, games of all kinds, cinema, and very old books. He has an intense love-hate affair with the beautiful game, but perhaps that’s just the daily experience of being a Norwich City fan.
Claire Dove
Church Administrator
Claire grew up in Bury St Edmunds and gave her life to Jesus as a teenager. She started attending Surrey Chapel (as it was then) in 1991 and it was here that she met her husband, Phil.
After retiring from cardiology nursing in 2015, she took over the admin role at church. She feels so privileged to be serving God, the amazing staff team, the church family and the community, at CityGates.
When she’s not fighting with the photocopier she loves walking, holidays, bird-watching and cake-decorating
After retiring from cardiology nursing in 2015, she took over the admin role at church. She feels so privileged to be serving God, the amazing staff team, the church family and the community, at CityGates.
When she’s not fighting with the photocopier she loves walking, holidays, bird-watching and cake-decorating
Meet the team
Andy Rees
Lead Pastor
Andy is married to Grace with three delightfully energetic, young(ish) girls. He came to know Christ at a young age and marvels at God’s merciful saving kindness in his life.
He loves sharing Jesus though his word the Bible, with anyone who will listen.
Alongside leading CityGates Church, he enjoys watching niche indie bands that will never be famous, eating hipsters burgers and cheering on anything Welsh - which is currently mostly football and Gareth Bale related.
He loves sharing Jesus though his word the Bible, with anyone who will listen.
Alongside leading CityGates Church, he enjoys watching niche indie bands that will never be famous, eating hipsters burgers and cheering on anything Welsh - which is currently mostly football and Gareth Bale related.
Ashley Gardner
Liam Turnbull
Associate Pastor
Assistant Pastor
Ashley is married to Jodie and has four cheeky children. From Lincoln but trained in Scotland, he previously served as an Assistant Pastor at Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh.
Ashley is passionate about God and His word. Ashley preaches, oversees our small groups and is responsible for our ministry training programme.
When he isn’t feeding/cleaning/chasing his children, he likes to read theology or a novel, eat spicy curry, spend time in the garden or drink coffee/whisky/stout (he’s not fussy).
Ashley is passionate about God and His word. Ashley preaches, oversees our small groups and is responsible for our ministry training programme.
When he isn’t feeding/cleaning/chasing his children, he likes to read theology or a novel, eat spicy curry, spend time in the garden or drink coffee/whisky/stout (he’s not fussy).
Originally from Lancashire, Liam is married to Lauren and they have a one-year old daughter.
Previously he worked as a secondary school teacher and then as a Trainee Minister for City Church Manchester, before moving down to Norwich in the summer of 2022.
In his spare time, Liam loves days out with the family, exploring new areas, and visiting as many new football grounds as he can.
Liam is excited about people coming to know Jesus, and is looking forward to particularly working with students and young adults in our church family.
Previously he worked as a secondary school teacher and then as a Trainee Minister for City Church Manchester, before moving down to Norwich in the summer of 2022.
In his spare time, Liam loves days out with the family, exploring new areas, and visiting as many new football grounds as he can.
Liam is excited about people coming to know Jesus, and is looking forward to particularly working with students and young adults in our church family.
Bev Dubberley
Outreach Worker
Bev is married to Andy and they have 4 children. After university, she spent 16 years sharing the good news about Jesus with students in the UK and overseas.
Ever since becoming convinced at University, that Jesus is who he says he is in the Bible, Bev has been keen to help others investigate Christianity and to help Christians to communicate their faith relevantly.
In her spare time, Bev enjoys family walks with their badly-behaved dog, sailing on the Broads, and playing the clarinet in a local orchestra.
Ever since becoming convinced at University, that Jesus is who he says he is in the Bible, Bev has been keen to help others investigate Christianity and to help Christians to communicate their faith relevantly.
In her spare time, Bev enjoys family walks with their badly-behaved dog, sailing on the Broads, and playing the clarinet in a local orchestra.
Iain Ridley
Welcome & Integration Worker
Iain is married to Faith, and they have two children: Joseph & Talitha.
He was in his early twenties when he came to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and understand how that changes everything. He’s loving serving the church family here at CityGates and helping others keep going and growing in their faith.
Likes: meeting new people, meals out with friends, growing veg, buying vinyl records, reading, and scrabble.
Dislikes: being on his own for too long, badly cooked steak, cycling up Kett’s Hill – if you know you know!
He was in his early twenties when he came to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and understand how that changes everything. He’s loving serving the church family here at CityGates and helping others keep going and growing in their faith.
Likes: meeting new people, meals out with friends, growing veg, buying vinyl records, reading, and scrabble.
Dislikes: being on his own for too long, badly cooked steak, cycling up Kett’s Hill – if you know you know!
Suzie Kerrison
Annie Creed
Head of Children's & Youth Work
Children's & Youth Work
Suzie grew up in Norwich and moved to study at university in Manchester, where she worked as a primary school teacher.
Soon after returning to Norwich in the summer of 2021, she joined the CityGates staff team.
Suzie is very excited to combine her love of sharing the good news of Jesus and her passion for working with young people, and their families, in her job.
Suzie loves singing, spending time with family and friends, exploring the countryside and baking (especially brownies and cupcakes!).
Soon after returning to Norwich in the summer of 2021, she joined the CityGates staff team.
Suzie is very excited to combine her love of sharing the good news of Jesus and her passion for working with young people, and their families, in her job.
Suzie loves singing, spending time with family and friends, exploring the countryside and baking (especially brownies and cupcakes!).
Annie is married to Jordan and has three little (but loud!) children: Eden, Noa and Jesse. She is so grateful to have grown up in a Christian family and to have known Jesus for most of her life. She used to be a primary school teacher, and is thankful for how the Lord has now brought her to serve families and children at CityGates.
Annie loves cooking, ticking off as many different restaurants and cafes as possible, podcasts (a bit obsessed), Vinted and getting to know people.
Annie loves cooking, ticking off as many different restaurants and cafes as possible, podcasts (a bit obsessed), Vinted and getting to know people.
Elizabeth Cahir
Alex Huddleston
Claire Dove
Training & Discipleship for Women
Elizabeth is married to John, they have two children and have been in Norwich for over 18 years. Elizabeth originally made a commitment to Christ at around 13 years but drifted away in later teenage and University life. God in his graciousness brought her back to true repentance in her mid-twenties and she’s delighted to now be serving CityGates in women’s ministry. Previously Elizabeth ran her own company in tourism (skiing and alpine summer holidays) for 25 years and in her spare time likes skiing, obviously, dancing – ballet and modern, hiking and has just started cold water swimming!
Alex is very excited to be serving CityGates in the city of his heart, Norwich. He is looking forward to serving as the Ministry Intern this year after finishing his degree in Football Coaching. He is passionate about teaching the Bible so that people behold Jesus and is looking forward to growing as a disciple this year. Alex is blessed/cursed with too many interests; he is far too excited about old-school Dungeons & Dragons, games of all kinds, cinema, and very old books. He has an intense love-hate affair with the beautiful game, but perhaps that’s just the daily experience of being a Norwich City fan.
Claire grew up in Bury St Edmunds and gave her life to Jesus as a teenager. She started attending Surrey Chapel (as it was then) in 1991 and it was here that she met her husband, Phil.
After retiring from cardiology nursing in 2015, she took over the admin role at church. She feels so privileged to be serving God, the amazing staff team, the church family and the community, at CityGates.
When she’s not fighting with the photocopier she loves walking, holidays, bird-watching and cake-decorating
After retiring from cardiology nursing in 2015, she took over the admin role at church. She feels so privileged to be serving God, the amazing staff team, the church family and the community, at CityGates.
When she’s not fighting with the photocopier she loves walking, holidays, bird-watching and cake-decorating
Ministry Trainee
Church Administrator