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Mucha Chisvo
Revd Mucha Chisvo
Superintendent

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.

Nutan Suray
Revd Dr Nutan Suray
Minister

My name is Nutan Suray. I have been ordained for 18 years, serving in Leicester Trinity, Northampton and now in Birmingham West and Oldbury Circuit, though prior to this, I had been involved in churches' life and mission in various roles.

It has been a great joy for me at the age of 13 when I came to understand Jesus as my Saviour. As time passes by, I continue to acknowledge him as my Lord and surrender my life to him. And I continue to grow in my discipleship daily and to know that Jesus is my living God.

My aim in life is to preach the Gospel truthfully and make Jesus known by all means possible. I love reading, walking, listening to music and visiting new places. My husband Joseph is a superintendent minister in Halesowen and Blackheath Circuit. I am a proud mother of two handsome sons – Nikolei and Nathan.

Ilidio De Oliveira
Revd Ilidio Christino De Oliviera
Minister

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.

John Cowan
John Cowan
Lay Minister

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.

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Treasurer
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