Pastor Gordon Allan is the Senior Leader here at Edinburgh Elim. He is responsible for teaching, pastoring and equipping the congregation and for the direction of the vision of the church. He is married to Heather and dad to Laura, Fraser, and Finlay. Gordon has been a pastor since 1999 and has served in churches in Beeston (Nottingham) and Clydebank. Our leadership team comprises of 4 elders and 3 deacons and they provide pastoral and practical oversight of the church. Our staff ensure smooth running of the church and its ministries and provide support to Gordon. Read more below….
Meet the Team
Gordon Allan
PastorAs well as pastoring Edinburgh Elim, Gordon is also the Regional Co-ordinator for Elim in Scotland. His passion is to see people becoming fully alive and in a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Gordon’s favourite bible verse is “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13)
Alvin Pedzai
Elder Alvin has oversees Students at Elim – make sure you catch up with Alvin if you’ve come to Edinburgh to study!
He also leads the Sunday morning prayer meeting.
Winifred Richardson
ElderWinifred oversees several church ministries including the ladies ministry and ‘Rendezvous’, a new lunch time ministry for the community.
Winifred is married to Bill and has 2 sons.
David Hindmoor
ElderDavid helps oversee the men’s ministry, WANTED, here at Edinburgh Elim. He works full time as a support worker for Teen Challenge and is qualified as a Christian Counsellor. David is married to Helen.
David’s favourite bible verse is: ‘being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 1:6)
Sydney Rennie
DeaconSydney oversees the men’s ministry, WANTED, here at Edinburgh Elim, having a heart to engage with and connect men into church.
Sydney is also the church Treasurer.
Sydney’s favourite bible verse is: ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 4:6-7)
Sue Hewitt
DeaconSue has recently joined the leadership team as Church Secretary. Sue also co-ordinates our stewards on a Sunday morning – you’ll most likely find her at the entrance!
Sue is married to Nick.
Fiona Crow
ElderFiona is our Worship Director. She works on staff at the church and leads our worship team. She is also the regional co-ordinator for Elim Sound. Fiona is married to Geoff and is busy looking after her two children.
Ewelina Piszczałka
StaffEwelina has recently joined staff at Edinburgh Elim. She manages the church books and most issues related to money! She is married to Marcin and has 2 young boys.
Luke Thomson
StaffLuke works with students and youth at Edinburgh Elim and in the community. If you’re new to Elim make sure you connect with him in the foyer after church on a Sunday!
Luke’s favourite bible verse is: ‘The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.’ (Psalm 28:7)
Gordon Allan
PastorAs well as pastoring Edinburgh Elim, Gordon is also the Regional Co-ordinator for Elim in Scotland. His passion is to see people becoming fully alive and in a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Gordon’s favourite bible verse is “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13)
Alvin Pedzai
Elder Alvin has oversees Students at Elim – make sure you catch up with Alvin if you’ve come to Edinburgh to study!
He also leads the Sunday morning prayer meeting.
Winifred Richardson
ElderWinifred oversees several church ministries including the ladies ministry and ‘Rendezvous’, a new lunch time ministry for the community.
Winifred is married to Bill and has 2 sons.
David Hindmoor
ElderDavid helps oversee the men’s ministry, WANTED, here at Edinburgh Elim. He works full time as a support worker for Teen Challenge and is qualified as a Christian Counsellor. David is married to Helen.
David’s favourite bible verse is: ‘being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 1:6)
Sydney Rennie
DeaconSydney oversees the men’s ministry, WANTED, here at Edinburgh Elim, having a heart to engage with and connect men into church.
Sydney is also the church Treasurer.
Sydney’s favourite bible verse is: ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 4:6-7)
Sue Hewitt
DeaconSue has recently joined the leadership team as Church Secretary. Sue also co-ordinates our stewards on a Sunday morning – you’ll most likely find her at the entrance!
Sue is married to Nick.
Fiona Crow
ElderFiona is our Worship Director. She works on staff at the church and leads our worship team. She is also the regional co-ordinator for Elim Sound. Fiona is married to Geoff and is busy looking after her two children.
Hannah Wilson
StaffHannah provides practical and admin support to church ministries. She also leads the Relevant Student and Young Adult Group. She is married to Robbie, who serves on the worship team.
Ewelina Piszczałka
StaffEwelina has recently joined staff at Edinburgh Elim. She manages the church books and most issues related to money! She is married to Marcin and has 2 young boys.
Luke Thomson
StaffLuke works with students and youth at Edinburgh Elim and in the community. If you’re new to Elim make sure you connect with him in the foyer after church on a Sunday!
Luke’s favourite bible verse is: ‘The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.’ (Psalm 28:7)