Staff & Gospel Partners

Paul Brennan

Paul Brennan studied law in Nottingham and then worked in the public sector until September 2012 when he joined our apprenticeship scheme. He then continued with us as a Minister in Training for 3 years, studying on the Pastors’ Training Course and has been Associate Minister in the Tron Church since June 2016. Paul is married to Stephanie and they have four children.

Contact Paul: paul.brennan@tron.church

Josh Johnston

Josh Johnston comes from Northern Ireland and studied theology at the International Christian College in Glasgow. He joined our ministry apprenticeship in September 2012, and completed the Pastor’s Training Course, having been a Minister in Training with us, in June 2017. He is an Associate Minister. Josh is married to Kate.

Contact Josh: josh.johnston@tron.church

Edward Lobb

Edward Lobb is an Honorary Associate Minister and shares in the pastoral ministry and regularly preaches at The Tron. Edward took a step back from the role of Director of the Cornhill Training Course in Scotland in 2022 but remains a key part of the Cornhill staff as a lecturer and tutor. Edward is married to Catherine and they have 4 grown-up children.

Contact Edward: edward.lobb@cornhillscotland.org.uk

Stephen Ballingall

Stephen Ballingall completed the Cornhill Training Course in 2011 and worked as an artisan baker until 2018 when he joined our ministry apprenticeship. In 2019 he became a Minister in Training at the Tron and he now oversees our student ministry. Stephen is married to Lynn and they have two sons.

Contact Stephen: stephen.ballingall@tron.church

Nathan Mackay

Nathan Mackay studied Philosophy at the University of Glasgow and completed our ministry apprenticeship programme in 2022. He is now a Minister in Training and is studying on the Pastors Training Course at Cornhill Scotland.

Contact Nathan: nathan.mackay@tron.church

Andrew Whitmarsh

Originally from Northern Ireland, Andrew studied Dentistry in Glasgow and spent 5 years in practice before joining the ministry apprenticeship in September 2021. After finishing his Apprenticeship, Andrew became a Minister in Training and he oversees our Farsi ministry. He is married to Laura.

Agnes Brough

Agnes Brough studied law at Cambridge and worked in the Lord Chancellor's Department for 8 years. Then she trained as a teacher and taught in a London primary school. She completed a year on the Cornhill Training Course in London and then moved back north to join the Tron in 2003. Agnes ministers particularly among women and young people.

Contact Agnes: agnes.brough@tron.church

Alison Hair

Alison Hair was our Church Administrator for 20 years until June 2020. She is now PA to William Philip.

Contact Alison: alison.hair@tron.church

Richard Henry

Richard Henry studied at Strathclyde University and worked in business in Glasgow for 19 years. Thereafter he studied on the Cornhill Training Course and joined the church team in 2008 as Church Manager. Richard is also our Session Clerk and he leads a Growth Group.

Contact Richard: richard.henry@tron.church

Fraser Nicholson

Fraser Nicholson, originally from Broughty Ferry, joined our ministry apprenticeship in September 2020 having completed a Law degree at the University of Glasgow. Upon finishing his apprenticeship, Fraser joined the staff team as Assistant Minister for Media Ministry. Among other things, he now oversees our AV teams for our Sunday services and produces our podcast.

Contact Fraser: fraser.nicholson@tron.church

Katie Piggot

Katie Piggot joined the team in 2010 after being an apprentice for two years in the church and also completing the Cornhill Training Course. Before this she studied in Aberdeen, worked abroad and then became a Modern Studies teacher in Glasgow. Katie mainly works with female students as well as women of all ages and teaches English as part of our internationals ministry.

Contact Katie: katie.piggot@tron.church

James Todd

James Todd joined our ministry apprenticeship in September 2020, leaving behind a job in banking in Glasgow. After completing his apprenticeship, James took on the role of PA to the church manager and is still involved in our ministries to students and Farsi speakers. James is married to Amy.

Contact James: james.todd@tron.church

Matt Wilkinson

Matt Wilkinson graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a degree in music performance and then completed our ministry apprenticeship in 2018. He then joined the staff team and is responsible for developing music ministry in the church. Matt is married to Eleanor and they have a son.

Contact Matt: matt.wilkinson@tron.church

Ruth Jackson

Ruth joined our ministry apprenticeship scheme in September 2022 having studied digital film production at SAE Institute in Glasgow. Ruth is involved in our student ministry and with Mainly Music.

Naomi Lawther

Naomi is from Northern Ireland and became a member at the Tron during her time as a student in Glasgow. Naomi joined our ministry apprenticeship in September 2023.

Joel Tay

Joel grew up in Singapore and came to Glasgow to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. As a student, he started coming to the Tron and was coming to our Student Bible study, Release the Word. After graduating with a degree in music performance, Joel joined our ministry apprenticeship in September 2022.

Kerr Sewell

Kerr grew up in Glasgow and as a part of the Tron Church family. Kerr studied Law at the University of Strathclyde before working for a few years in the Civil Service, first in Scotland, then in Derby. Kerr moved back to Glasgow to join our Ministry Apprenticeship in September 2023. Kerr is married to Sarah.

Timothy Groves

Tim grew up in Aberdeen and came to Glasgow to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Tim was a member of the Tron during his time in Glasgow as a student and in September 2023, he joined our ministry apprenticeship scheme and is studying on the Cornhill Training Course. Tim is involved in our student ministries and with our English Class.

Alan Clark

Douglas Hamilton

Richard Henry

Tom Magill

William Philip

Arthur Porteous