Who's Who

My name is Mucharutya Chisvo – you'd better call me Mucha!

I have been in the ministry for 27 years, of which 21 years were in Zimbabwe. I had various appointments during that time, which included Church representative to National Chaplaincy of the Army, Airforce, and Police, Christian broadcaster, and serving in Zimbabwe's Government of National Unity for 4 years in a senior role.

I am open in witnessing Christ as my personal saviour and the call to discipleship. I am keen that preaching should be my story resonating from the context of the Bible. I have passion in varied experience of worship, prayer, and healing. I am married with one son. My interests include exploring new ways of using IT, watching movies, travelling, caring for wildlife, playing chess, photography, music and reading, for reflection & meditation.

Revd Ann Varker

I joined the Circuit team in September 2025 and am beginning to get to know people and context in this area. I am excited to see what God will do as we work together in this locality.

I was ordained as a Methodist Presbyter in 2000 and have served in the Gordano Valley, Aylesbury, Exeter Coast and Country and South West Tyneside Circuits.

I am deeply committed to the ministry of the whole people of God and so seek to exercise ministry in collaboration with others. My personal calling is to proclaim the good news of Jesus to the next generation which I seek to do through interaction with individuals in the church and community.

Rev. Ilidio is Brazilian and has been in Methodist ministry since 1998. During this period in Brazil, he planted a Christian community in a slum area, participated in missionary projects and was involved in the revitalization of some ministries in Rio de Janeiro, as well as in Angola, Africa. He has previously always worked with young couples and adults in Christian discipleship and in consolidating a strong and well-founded leadership in biblical and doctrinal principles.

Rev. Ilidio is married and has 3 children and a granddaughter. He likes to listen to jazz and practice sports, especially diving.

Hi, I became a Christian at the age of 16. Being a proud Scot, I was ordained an elder in the Church of Scotland in Aberdeen, 1980. I have served as a Local Preacher since 1995 and as a Lay Minister for 13 years. I was a Sessional Chaplain at HMP Birmingham for 12 years. I am greatly humbled and feel privileged to be able to support my colleagues in our Circuit and to be of use in various ways. It is also a great joy to serve Christ in this way.