Chris Thompson

Chris and his wife Hazel have been part of the Fellowship since 1987 after moving from Dublin, Ireland.  Prior to this he obtained degrees in Commerce and Management Science at University College Dublin.  Chris works for a national security company in IT as a Systems Development Manager.  In this he manages and controls all aspects of systems development to ensure maximum benefit is obtained from core systems and is closely involved with formulating IT strategy.

Chris has been a Christian for over 27 years and has received Biblical instruction through Campus Crusade for Christ and Workshop.  Before joining the Fellowship he served as a Sunday School teacher in The Methodist Church in Ireland, a leader on a Scripture Union Camp and a Boys’ Brigade officer.  He went on the Walk of 1,000 Men to Cornwall in 1995.

Chris has been involved with the Children’s Work from the early 1990’s and heads up the work for the 8-14 age range.  He played a major role in planning and organising a Holiday Club for 5-11 year olds in 2004.  He has also led Alpha Courses.

Together with Hazel he leads the Care Team within the Fellowship and they have also run Parenting Courses and homegroups.