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Mark Hand

Mark Hand is married to Beth and they have three little girls. He has been a youth pastor since 2016 and his heart is to see young people reach their full potential and see the wider church family look beyond its own walls and into the local community.

Creating a safe space where young people can flourish

28 June 2023Each week, we have more than 100 young people connect with our youth groups. We offer a range of activities, from residential trips away to first aid training, from sports to baking classes. Our heart is to build deep trust-filled relationships with young people so that God’s kingdom is made known. Recently, I witnessed a young person step up and speak of their experience on a weekend away. For many of us this doesn’t sound unusual, but when we first met this young person they were shy, quiet…

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