Minister: Rev. Robert Beggs
Robert grew up in east Belfast and was called to trust Jesus in his late teens. He’s married to Karen and together they have a grown up family of their own and two grandsons. After a career in the Civil Service Robert was called into ministry serving first as Assistant Minister in Rathcoole church and then for over 5 years in Raloo church in rural east Antrim. He has been our minister in McQuiston since 2001.
Robert wants to see others trust Jesus as well. He has a deep desire to teach the Bible faithfully and is committed to the systematic preaching of God’s word. He longs to see members of the church use their gifts in ministry and service and to see the church re-connect with the local community. |
Assistant Minister: Alan Marsh
Alan is happily married to his wife Esther, and they have two young boys, Isaac and Jacob. By trade he is a Paediatric Nurse, and before training for Ordained Ministry, he worked in the Ulster Hospital. He is passionate about people, and about sharing with them, the Good News and Hope found in Jesus. Alan loves East Belfast, and can often be spotted working in local coffee shops, or walking along the Castlereagh Road. He’s not as scary as he looks! So don’t be worried if he says hi! |
Clerk of Session: Mr John Shivers
John grew up in the congregation and was heavily involved with the Boys' Brigade before becoming Clerk of Session (secretary to the Elders body) in January 2001.
He is recently retired (early) from the Education Authority after 40 years of service. John is married to Angela and they have two grown-up children Rachael and Jonathan who are both primary school teachers. John's big interest is rugby. He played for Instonians (many years ago) and is an ardent Ulster Rugby fan. |
Pianist: Mr Mark McKeown
Mark is a highly talented musician (not his own description) with wide experience who first came to the church in early 2003. He was brought up in south Belfast, studied music at the Queen’s University of Belfast, and is a graduate of the Pianotech Programme at the University of Western Ontario.
Mark has featured prominently in the Music @ McQuiston concerts in recent years and has a big interest in jazz music. Mark is also something of a sportsman. He plays golf, was a member of the under 18 Northern Ireland Soccer squad, and during the 1990-92 seasons played football for Glentoran. Now alas, he plays football only occasionally… |
Caretaker: Mr Sam McNerlan
Sam has been looking after the church buildings since the end of 2001. Apart from cleaning and tidying the halls and preparing the premises for various meetings, Sam is a keen gardener and enjoys keeping the planters at the front of the church building well stocked and in colourful display.
Over the years Sam has become adept at making tea and coffee for members of the congregation who are working around the building, and the many visitors who call to see members of the ministry team. |
