Our team

We only function as a church due the amazing team of volunteer leaders that we have who give their time, energy and passion to make church possible. This group of people are passionate about God and seeing him made famous in Edinburgh. Their love for God is the driving force behind their ministries and we have seen them benefit others and change lives with the work they do. Home group leaders and team leaders alike, they keep Destiny Edinburgh functioning and the spiritual well being of our church healthy. We cannot celebrate enough the wonderful group of people God has gifted us with and comissioned to make a difference to the lives of so many.

We also have a staff who's primary function is to care for the congregation that we have been entrusted with and to release and support our large volunteer base. We have paid and volunteer staff members. Here are some of the people who you might meet and what their roles are in the church.

		Peter Anderson (Lead Pastor) Peter started the church in the humble surroundings of his living room in 1998 while at the same time working for an architect’s firm in the city. He is married with two lovely children and is originally from Glasgow. Peter’s time is dedicated to directing the vision of the church, preaching and developing leaders.

Peter Anderson (Lead Pastor)

Peter started the church in the humble surroundings of his living room in 1998 while at the same time working for an architect’s firm in the city. He is married with two lovely children and is originally from Glasgow. Peter’s time is dedicated to directing the vision of the church, preaching and developing leaders.

		Graeme Williamson (Head of pastoral care) Graeme is an Overseer, heads up the pastoral* care at Destiny and is responsible for our Home Groups. He is from Northern Ireland and came onto staff just after finishing the Destiny College course in 2004.

		Owen Lima (Head of teams and volunteers) Owen is originally from South Africa and has a background in Photography. He is an Overseer and is responsible for coordinating and supporting the teams ministry and the many volunteers in the church.

Owen Lima (Head of teams and volunteers)

Owen is originally from South Africa and has a background in Photography. He is an Overseer and is responsible for coordinating and supporting the teams ministry and the many volunteers in the church.

		Roddy Macdonald (Psychotherapist / Counsellor) Roddy is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor. He is from the West Coast of Scotland (Argyll), is married and has two adult children. He heads up our counselling service, is a part of our pastoral team and has been on staff since 2007.

Roddy Macdonald (Psychotherapist / Counsellor)

Roddy is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor. He is from the West Coast of Scotland (Argyll), is married and has two adult children. He heads up our counselling service, is a part of our pastoral team and has been on staff since 2007.

		Jude Watson (Head of social action initiatives) Jude is originally from Hull, England and leads our social action programmes which assist people who find themselves in need. She is also a part of our pastoral team and has been on staff since 2008. Jude studied history at Edinburgh University.

Jude Watson (Head of social action initiatives)

Jude is originally from Hull, England and leads our social action programmes which assist people who find themselves in need. She is also a part of our pastoral team and has been on staff since 2008. Jude studied history at Edinburgh University.

		Andrew McGreehin (Finance and Operations Manager) Andrew grew up near Stirling and has a degree in mathematics. He became the administrator for Destiny College in Glasgow in 2007 before joining the Destiny Edinburgh Staff in 2009.

Andrew McGreehin (Finance and Operations Manager)

Andrew grew up near Stirling and has a degree in mathematics. He became the administrator for Destiny College in Glasgow in 2007 before joining the Destiny Edinburgh Staff in 2009.

		Emelie Lima (Event Manager) Emelie leads the worship team and manages internal and external events at Destiny. Originally from Stockholm in Sweden, Emelie has a degree in Business Management and Hospitality and became a full time staff member in 2009.

Emelie Lima (Event Manager)

Emelie leads the worship team and manages internal and external events at Destiny. Originally from Stockholm in Sweden, Emelie has a degree in Business Management and Hospitality and became a full time staff member in 2009.

		Nancy Hood (PA to Peter Anderson) Nancy is Peter’s Personal Assistant and the lead receptionist in our Gorgie venue. She is from Edinburgh and joined us on staff in 2009.

Nancy Hood (PA to Peter Anderson)

Nancy is Peter’s Personal Assistant and the lead receptionist in our Gorgie venue. She is from Edinburgh and joined us on staff in 2009.

		Brian Williams (Facilities Manager) Brian is our Facilities Manager for both the Leith and Gorgie venues. He is originally from Zimbabwe and came on staff in 2008.

Brian Williams (Facilities Manager)

Brian is our Facilities Manager for both the Leith and Gorgie venues. He is originally from Zimbabwe and came on staff in 2008.

		Anne Williams (Pastoral team) Anne Williams is on our pastoral team and connects specifically with women (single, mums, married). She also heads up our catering team and is originally from Zimbabwe.

Anne Williams (Pastoral team)

Anne Williams is on our pastoral team and connects specifically with women (single, mums, married). She also heads up our catering team and is originally from Zimbabwe.

		Catherine Corbett (Kids church leader for pre-school ages) Catherine is on part time staff and has the responsibility of leading the pre-school age groups in our kids church. Originally from Shetland, Kitty is married with two kids and has a BA in Social Sciences from Napier University.

		Naomi Barton (Kids church leader for primary school ages) Naomi is on part time staff and leads the kids church primary school age groups. She has had extensive experience in kids ministry having worked with Fischy Music and also having lead Clan Kidz. Naomi is married and has four kids.

Naomi Barton (Kids church leader for primary school ages)

Naomi is on part time staff and leads the kids church primary school age groups. She has had extensive experience in kids ministry having worked with Fischy Music and also having lead Clan Kidz. Naomi is married and has four kids.

*an overseer is someone who looks after the whole well being of the church. In traditional terms this title would be Elder.

**a pastoral role involves the spiritual care and wellbeing of the people in a church.