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.

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.

I became a Christian as an adult and, over recent years, have become increasingly involved in the life of the Methodist Church through pastoral care, discipleship, worship and mission. I have recently joined the Circuit as a Local Lay Pastor and am excited to see where God will lead me in this new role. I have a particular passion for pastoral ministry and for finding new ways of helping people explore and experience Christian faith.

Before moving to Birmingham, I was involved in my church at Northampton where I ran a monthly brewing faith social group, served as a Street Pastor and volunteered on a soup run for people experiencing homelessness. More recently, I have established a small group in which people who are not Christians can come together to discuss faith in an informal and welcoming environment.

Outside church, I have a background in the corporate world and a longstanding interest in history, heritage and the communities in which I live. I am particularly interested in how the Church can build relationships beyond its traditional boundaries and create spaces where people feel welcome to ask questions about faith.