Our Minister

Our Minister is....

Rev Kevin Johnson.

Welcome to the Hale Methodist Church Website. It is a great privilege to be in full time ordained ministry, however I have had other jobs, notably as a self employed furniture maker for a number of years. This carpenter does not come from Nazareth!!  

I starterd my first appointment in South Ribble from 1993-1999, looking after three churches and also being a part-time Prison Chaplain. This was a great time of learning and also quite a challenge! From there I went to Lytham St Annes 1999-2005 on the Fylde Coast. In 2005 I came to Altrincham and I have been the Superintendent Minster here, that means I have extra repsonsibility for four churches in this area. 

Preaching is a challenge that I enjoy, trying to interpret the bible for today. I value the importance of faith sharing in small groups within the life of the Church. A strong network of Pastoral care is important to my understanding of ministry. I try to encourage a variety of styles of worship, relevant to all ages, including all-age worship. 

My style of ministry is based on building relationships within and outside the Church. I enjoy working with people of all ages and seek to encourage everyone to be part of God’s family. My ministry is aided by a good sense of humour (apparently)!

 I long to see a God-centred Church serving the community with courage and vision. 

I have other interests which include Woodwork, playing golf, following sport especially Manchester City! (Is that sport) Caravanning and general reading.

I am married to Jane who is a nurse, we have a daughter Katie (recently married to an ordained Anglican) and a son Matthew who is a chef.

 Please contact me throught the website link.

Kevin Johnson

I recently came back from a three month Sabbatical (Long Holiday!!!) which included a two week trip volunteering in Romania. You can read something about the trip by clicking here