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Student Ministry at Kings

Welcome to Student Ministry at Kings! Whoever you are and wherever you are from, you will find a very warm welcome here!

If you are a new student do check out what’s on for you here.

A large number of students from all over the country and from all kinds of churches make Kings their home whilst in Durham.

We are a lively, Bible-based community church and we’re passionate about seeing students equipped to be life-long followers of Jesus who love God, serve the Church and make disciples! We’re linked to the Ichthus Christian Fellowship in London and are a member of the Evangelical Alliance.

We would love you to join us as we love and serve God together!

The Student Team

Sophie Bolton oversees Student Ministry at Kings. Originally from Norwich, she came to Durham in 2012 to study Geography and completed the Internship and Ministry Trainee programme after graduating. She has (almost!) completed an MA in Theology and Ministry. Alongside her work for Kings, she’s part of a local choir in Durham.

Matthew Jeal is originally from Middlesbrough and came to Durham in 2014 to study German and French. After graduating and completing the Internship and Ministry Training Programme, he is studying for an MA in Theology and Ministry alongside doing student work at Kings. He can usually be found drinking tea, singing, or talking about the North – you’ll probably hear him before you see him!

Sam Steemson came from Northumberland to Durham in 2015 to study law. After graduating, he was a UCCF Relay Worker, before serving as a Pastoral Volunteer at Kings. He is currently studying for an MA in Theology and Ministry alongside his work at Kings. Outside of church, he enjoys playing drums and writing in the third person!