Leadership Team

Rector/Lead Pastor

Revd. Ian J Ferguson
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I am the Rector of Westhill Community Church. I also serve as Chaplain to the three Primary schools in Westhill as well as Westhill Academy. I am an Alpha advisor for Aberdeenshire. 
I am married to Heather and we have a son called Daniel who is married to Becky. My wife Heather leads up our Care in the Community Ministries.

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Youth Pastor

Daniel Ferguson
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My name is Daniel Ferguson and I am the Youth Pastor at Westhill Community Church. I am a DNA graduate and have an honours degree in Divinity from Aberdeen University. I am married to Becky, love Celtic & Liverpool FC and have a love for all things “Middle Earth”. My wife and I both grew up in Westhill and have a desire to see revival amongst the youth and the community of Westhill, Aberdeenshire and beyond!

Other Members of the Leadership Team

Steve Townsend

I have lived in Westhill and Kingswells, with my wife Jenny, since 1974. I am a retired academic, having worked mostly at the University of Aberdeen, but also at the University of Botswana for a couple of years. I  provide spiritual oversight for the Sound and Multimedia teams, and also serve on the Vestry and the Diocesan Synod as the church's lay representative. My main passion is in communicating the message of the Bible in preaching, writing, and various other ways; to find out more go to http://www.jennysteve.net 

Jill Benstead

I am married to Paul, we have 4 Children, and a dog. I work part time as a peripatetic teacher of children with a visual impairment. On my days off I love walking the dog and meeting friends. My passion is to hear from God and encourage others to grow.  In the church I oversee prayer ministry, missions and crèche, and I lead the Sozo ministry.


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Charles Cole

I moved to Westhill in 2001 and currently work in the oil industry. I am married to Toyin and we have two daughters. I have a desire to see Christians walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, growing and becoming more like Jesus Christ in all things and being fully equipped for whatever God has called them to do. I currently oversee the Men's ministry and lead the Young Adult's group. I enjoy most sport - particularly football, squash and the odd bit of running.

Sandra McGregor

I am a middle aged wife (of Calum) and a mum of four. I am passionate about spreading the love of Jesus and supporting and encouraging those who are going through hard times. I lead the WCC Prayer Ministry Team and oversee Mainly Music but I am equally at home serving up coffee and cakes in the Green Pastures Cafe! .... All-in-all I would say, I'm an ordinary woman seeking to serve an extraordinary God!

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Malcolm Stewart

I live in Midmar 10 miles west of Westhill. I am married to Lorna and we have three teenage children. I work as a children’s dentist at Aberdeen Dental School. I currently oversee the children’s ministries in the church, crèche, Roar, mini Roar and the All Age services. I also oversee the housegroup structure. I believe small groups are essential to our growth and development as Christians as a place where we can experience God in a new and meaningful way. If I have any spare time left I try to play basketball and act as my children’s personal chauffeur.

Support Team

Church Secretary

Vanessa Love
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Church Administrator

Lesley Mavor
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