Before ordination Marcus Gibbs worked as a management consultant in London for ten years, advising global corporations on their marketing strategies. Rugby is also a great passion and he witnessed Jonny Wilkinson’s winning kick for England in Sydney in 2003. He’s eagerly awaiting another English rugby renaissance, but in the meantime is delighted to support Northampton Saints! Marcus trained for ordination at Trinity College, Bristol and is Assistant Curate of St Giles, Northampton. 

Geoff heads up the teams who work with people in the 50 plus age group. Hymns of Praise, the midweek Holy Communion and Lunchclub Congregations, and Holiday at Home are the biggest things on his plate, but he loves getting stuck in with all ages at Church. Geoff knows there is nothing better in the whole world than telling people about Jesus. Geoff is married to Louise, who is an experienced early years practitioner, and they have two young daughters. Geoff has been at St Giles since 2002 - previously he worked for a Church in Bristol and studied theology at Trinity College (also in Bristol). Geoff wanted to be an astronaut, but is over the moon to be doing his present job. His first career was teaching Physics in a boys comprehensive School for 10 years. For family and professional reasons dementia is a major interest - and he wrote his MA dissertation (whilst  studying for ordination at Queen's Foundation, Birmingham) asking the question, 'Where is the person with dementia?' He likes cooking, photography, boats, bikes and cars; and is still nuts about the 'Apollo' Space Programme! He was revved up in 2008. 

Pete tries to pretend he’s younger than he is by hanging out with the young people of the church! Pete has been at St Giles for nearly as long as the Vicar; having previously worked in various youth work projects: secondary school, youth justice, club & detached work, homeless hostel. He is married to Nat and has two daughters. Pete enjoys reading, being with his family, fixing things at home, trying to keep fit by cycling everywhere, swimming, playing squash, sailing and reading some more.

Her other loves include... being part of and encouraging community- with all ages having a part to play, Muller Fruit Corners, Sharks and of course seeing children and families grow in their faith.

Jo is married and has four sons.

Jill joined St Giles in 2001. She is married to Steve and they both enjoy holidays walking (particularly by the sea) and watching Chelsea FC on TV. Jill likes playing badminton, watching thrillers on TV - sad to see the final series of '24', but has discovered 'The Killing' (Danish version) has good cliffhanger endings too! She also enjoys eating good food (often cooked by Steve) and reading.

Serena joined St Giles in 2011 after a long spell in the city of London working in an international insurance broking firm as an Account Executive. Serena enjoys going on holidays, and with relatives dotted round several countries it is a real blessing. She also enjoys walking, reading, eating [especially now that she is at St Giles, eating all the different food and cakes!] and watching murder mystery on TV.

Andy is on the Centre for Youth Ministry Course in Oxford but based at St Giles in the Youth team and he runs Boys' Alpha on a Friday evening and spends a lot of time studying. He plays rugby and cricket and doesn't like shaving!

Vini is Brazilian and is with us for a year from September 2011, working as a Careforce Intern.