Meet The Team
Elder
Pete Rennie
Pete is married to Anne and they have a daughter called Emily. Pete was born in Inverness and gained a theology degree from Aberdeen university through the International Christian College in Glasgow. In his spare time he enjoys walking his dog, drinking good coffee and supporting the mighty Inverness Caley Thistle.
Elder
Pete Lamont
Originally from Lochaber, Pete lived in the central belt until the early 90's when he and his family moved back to the Highlands and settled in Inverness. He has been married to Christine since 1981. They have four grown up children and four grandchildren. Pete spent his working life employed in various Administrative / HR roles; in Glasgow with the Health Board , and in Inverness with the Police and latterly with a Third Sector Charity. Pete enjoys watching football and rugby, pottering around in the garden and the occasional none too strenuous hill walk.
Elder
Josh Hamilton
Josh and his family moved to Scotland from the United States in 2017 to be involved in church planting in the Scottish Highlands. He and his wife Shaunda were married in 2009 and have five children: Julian, Tristan, Abigail, Eleanor, and Gavin. Josh holds a Bachelor’s degree in theology and a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University. He has served at Living Hope Church since the start of 2019 and is currently leading a new church plant in Nairn called The Table Church. He enjoys reading, drinking coffee, running and watching sport, especially baseball.
Kids Deacon
DI Murchison
DI grew up on the Isle of Skye. He is married to Jodie and together they have two sons. He acquired an honours degree in theology from the Highland Theological College and a professional graduate diploma in education from UHI Inverness. He works in a local Secondary School and in his spare time enjoys geeking out over mythology, fantasy and eating snacks.
Hospitality Deacon
Sue Hill
Sue is married to Charlie, they have three adult children and three grandchildren. She works for a local charity that supports the elderly and runs a part-time craft and baking business. In her spare time Sue enjoys walking her boarder collie, cooking and reading.
Music Deacon
Anne Rennie
Originally from Northern Ireland, Anne studied medicine at Glasgow Uni and is now a GP in Inverness. She is married to Pete and they have a daughter called Emily and a dog called Winston. Anne enjoys running, baking and playing the piano
Tech Deacon
Matthew Ilett
Matthew is married to Lydia and they have a son, Arthur. Matthew works in the support team at a local telecoms business. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, reading, playing his guitar and watching movies.
Deacon for Nairn
Kevin Reid
Kevin was born in Inverness. He's married to Mari and they have two teenage sons, Arran and Jamie. He works in IT support and enjoys running, chairing his local running club. Kevin serves as at deacon for the Table Church which is being planted in Nairn.
Gospel Worker
Peigi Mckellar
Peigi is a junior doctor who is taking time out of training to study at Cornhill Bible college and work with the church. She enjoys trying not to get lost in the hills in her spare time.
Gospel Worker
William Gwynn
Married to Fiona, together they have 2 children. Will works part time for Living Hope, and spends the rest of the week as a Marketing Manager for Highland Theological College. He enjoys running, the sauna, good coffee, endless DIY, and spotting local wildlife with his family.