Meet the clergy!

Vicar - Rev’d Ian Greenwood

I grew up in Liverpool where Dad was a Vicar before we moved to Skelmersdale during the time that I was training to be a Primary School Teacher. I taught in Huyton for 12 years before accepting God's call to ministry. This meant re-training for a couple of years in Nottingham before a curacy in Burscough. After which I became Vicar of Aigburth in Liverpool for just under 13 years before once again accepting God's call to take up the post of Vicar of Christ Church Aughton.

You'll probably see me around the parish in a few different ways...running, riding a bike (either push bike or motorbike) or walking the dog! I love all kinds of outdoor activities and over the years have tried my hand at most sports!!!

I love spending time with my family and friends and when I'm not doing that I may be found at another place that holds my passion... Liverpool Football Club where I am a season ticket holder!

I'm also passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ who is my Lord, Saviour and Master!

Assistant Minister - Rev'd Graham Rutter

I grew up in Stockport and studied in Durham, where I met my wife, Rachel. Before I trained for ordination, I was a Children’s Worker for a church in Staffordshire and before that, an archeologist focusing on Israel and Jordan, exploring sites and artefacts from biblical times in particular.

Following ordination, I was Vicar of two parishes and Area Dean in South Derbyshire for seven years. Fast forward to 2020, I started a new day job as Lecturer in Old Testament at St. Melitus College North West, and was licensed as Assistant Minister here at Christ Church Aughton. 

I look forward to seeing you at church, or we may bump into each other in a bookshop, which is also a place I thoroughly enjoy!

Permission to Officiate: Rev'd Janet Roberts

My connection to Christ Church Aughton goes back to 1991, when I was Assistant Minister for 7 years. I loved it so much, that through the provision of God’s goodness I returned in 2020. In between, I was a Team Vicar and Team Rector in St Helens, and a Vicar in Crosby. 

In the community, you will see me walking on Clieves Hill with my black Labrador, exploring God’s wonderful creation.