The Nehemiah Group
The Nehemiah Group is the elected body of church members who meet 6 to 8 times a year to support the staff team with the major practical and financial decisions that will enable the church’s vision and mission to be fulfilled.
How is the Nehemiah Group Elected?
11 members of the church are elected at the annual general meeting having been proposed and seconded by CORE church members. The Minister in Charge is automatically on the team and he appoints one other person to join the team.
Who’s on the Nehemiah Group?
Anne Marie (MacMahon) is married to David Gibson, she is from Limerick but lives in South Dublin. Ann Marie served for 2 years with Concern in Bangladesh and has worked in Human Resources with various organisations. She received a Higher Diploma in Education (Adult and Community) from St.Patricks College and currently works in Adult Education. She is also studying Applied Theology at the Irish Bible Institute.
Clodagh has attended St. Catherine’s since 2004 and since her return from Vancouver in 2009 she volunteers with the Junior Leaders club & Solas Project. She has also served with Kidz Klub and CORE Kids. She works as a financial analyst for a telecommunications company and enjoys being outside as much as possible in her free time! She is a member of the Nehemiah finance sub-committee.
Dorothy has been part of St. Catherine’s since 2003. She has participated in various ministries; including women’s ministry, CORE Kids and prayer ministry. Dorothy has two grown-up children, and is a Speech and Drama teacher. She is a Director of Clowns of Haiti- a charity dedicated to rebuilding communities in Haiti following the earthquake in 2009. In 2010, she visited Haiti – a trip she found fulfilling and rewarding. Her interests are art, drama, reading, playing piano and being part of the team here at St. Catherine’s.
John has been attending St. Catherine’s since 2009. Currently he is involved with Solas Step-Up and the sound team. John works in operations management and being around him might tell you that he is most alive during the group excitement of planning and delivering a project, laughing for hours at ANY sense of the ridiculous and watching large crowds of people enjoy themselves (e.g. the 2 Take That gigs he’s seen!)
Mick has been attending St. Catherine’s Church since 1997. Having helped out with St. Catherine’s Worship team from early on, Mick continues to serve in an area in which he is most passionate. Living in Ballymun, he is married to Helena, who is involved in Mainly Music. They have three children; Alex, Jack and Catherine. Mick has worked in the supply end of the Construction Sector for the past 8 years. He is a member of the Nehemiah finance sub-committee.
Peter joined St. Catherine’s in 2004 and has been involved in Kidz Klub for 3 years. He was involved in bible-based ministries for many years and spent a year teaching bible classes in Amsterdam where he witnessed too and married Moira! They are now happily separated, have 2 adult kids and run a charity shop in Ballybrack. Peter helps run a charity called Clowns for Haiti and also runs a contract cleaning business. He is nuts about football and wearing shorts all year!
Philip has been a member of St. Catherine’s for over 13 years and is involved with Prison Ministry and the Nepal Support Group. Philip and his wife Daphne live in Lucan and have 3 children Adam, Victoria and Emma-Rachel. Philip holds an M.Sc in Strategic Management from UCD and is a qualified Reality Therapist. He enjoys cooking and travel and works as Sales Director with Aspera Solutions in Clondalkin. Philip is the Chairperson of the Nehemiah Group.
Sarah has been attending St Catherine’s since 2009. Originally from Tasmania in Australia, she has lived in Dublin since 2008 and is currently in her final year of Applied Theology at Irish Bible Institute. Sarah is passionate about culture, music and the arts and is currently a part of Nehemiah’s image team as well as being on the welcome team.