Our Team

Mike has been the vicar at All Saints since September 2018. Born in Romford, Essex, he got a degree in business studies at Bath University and before training to be a vicar in Oxford he was a satellite dish salesman, a TV marketing executive, a children’s and youth worker, and an itinerant evangelist.

He was a vicar in Northampton and Hastings before coming to Ilkley. He is married to Lisa with four adult children and five grandchildren, and enjoys walking the dogs, reading World War II history, playing his newly discovered sport of walking football, watching foreign language subtitled crime dramas and supporting West Ham United (although enjoy might not apply to the last one!).

“I am so delighted to be the vicar at All Saints and really believe that God has called me to be here at this stage in its mission and ministry. We have felt so welcomed by the church family and wider community that it feels like we’ve been here for much longer. I am really looking forward to continuing to help people to grow in the Christian faith and know more about the love and purpose that Jesus Christ brings to every day life. My prayer is that the All Saints Church family will use the resources that God has given us to be both a blessing to the wider community and a beacon for the Gospel.”

Adam joined All Saints as curate in July 2021, his first role since leaving Ridley Hall theological college in Cambridge. Coming to Ilkley was something of a homecoming for Adam, who was born in Huddersfield and went to Bradford Grammar School before studying Statistics at Warwick University.

After university he stayed in the Midlands working in pensions consultancy before returning to Yorkshire in 2017 to be nearer his then-girlfriend, now-wife Ann. Adam started at theological college in 2019 just as their first son Arthur was born. They have since had another little boy, Alexander, and are delighted to be able to raise them both as Yorkshiremen. 

When he isn’t working or playing with his sons, Adam and Ann both enjoy modern board games and tabletop roleplaying games. Adam also loves hiking, puzzles, and catching up on his backlog of fantasy, sci-fi and theological books to read.

Diana and her husband Hywel moved up to Ilkley in 2019 from a church in Northampton when Diana retired as Associate Vicar.

Diana says ‘We felt called to come to a church where we could make a difference in contributing to ministry and outreach. We love being in such a beautiful part of the country and exploring the Moors and Dales on foot or on bikes.’

They have three married children and five grandchildren and love having them to stay. Diana enjoys playing golf, and getting creative with her sewing machine.

Adam (yes, another Adam) joined the team in March of 2023. He comes with years of experience working for different churches and charities developing youth, children, families and school’s ministry. He comes from the Parish of Keighley where he has been the Children’s and Families worker for three years. Adam is currently studying a BA in Mission and Ministry at Cliff College which he enjoys whilst taking in the beautiful scenery of the Peak District. When he’s not working hard with the youth and children in Ilkley you might find him leading festivals and other events in his time off.

Whilst Adam loves the work that he does he also enjoys cooking his favourite meals, gaming, gardening, playing music and spending time with family, especially his fiancé Charlotte as they plan their wedding.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the work Adam and the team are doing with our young people, please get in touch with him, he loves any excuse hot chocolate and a cake!

Geri joined All Saints in November 2021 and co-ordinates the day-to-day running of the church.

She grew up in Wales and the South West before moving to Leeds as a teenager. After a few years away for university, she returned to Yorkshire and worked in restructuring and pension strategy.

After starting a family, Geri and her husband moved to Ilkley having enjoyed some lovely visits to the town and nearby countryside. Spare time is short to come by as they have three lively boys who keep them busy!

As well as spending time with family, Geri enjoys watching telly, listening to political podcasts, watching football and F1, and good food.