Pastor Mick is the lead pastor of COTS, overseeing the charity and the church. Committed to the cause, he’s always out and about serving his community wherever there is need: outside McDonald’s, in the van, at The Hub and all over Burnley. Mick is passionate about standing in the gaps of injustice and is proud that COTS offers a safe structure for employees, friends and communities to come together as equals. In his spare time, Mick prays and spends time with God. He also enjoys the company of his wife, Sarah – and a long walk with his dog, Ozzy.

Mick is also an ordained Bishop with The International Christian Church Network.

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Emma has a passion for seeing women develop and grow and be set free from the struggles of life that hold them back. Emma was ordained in 2022 and joined COTS as Assistant Pastor in 2023. You will find her providing pastoral support in Preston, Burnley, and Barnoldswick and is currently developing the COTS Recovery Academy.

Hello, I am Bea Wilkinson, your ordained Chaplain within COTS.

My role as a Chaplain is to go out into the community and share the Gospel with all those, who need it. I visit people in hospital, at home or in their place of need and provide a listening ear and practical help based on my interpretation of ‘ministry’ as “an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith.”

I have a calling to share God’s word and his love through helping others.

For me that is an active commitment to love others in a practical and meaningful way, whenever and wherever God puts it on my heart to do so, or places me to be, whether I am prepared for it or not and in all circumstances, without judgment and with a pure heart. In other words, to serve God and other people, just like Jesus did.

Anne is married to Jacques and between them they have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. She feels she has the perfect job, serving God and doing administration for COTS. Her previous jobs include deputy head teacher, running a bed & breakfast in France, then working at a chateau there. When not at work she loves doing puzzles and reading.

Trudi works closely with Pastor Emma supporting Emma’s work in Burnley and on the Recovery Academy. Most of the time Trudi can be found up in the Pastoral Office, but loves popping into the COTS café for a chat, keeping up to date with the team, and ensuring the work in the office is benefiting the COTS community. Trudi joined COTS when her and her husband were looking for a church in Burnley, they stayed because they experienced and could see the love of Jesus! When not working at at COTS Trudi can be found looking after her little girl as well as in an allotment causing havoc!

Nicola came to COTS after working in local council for thirteen years. Now, she provides one to one support for people who struggle to get access to housing and benefits as well as managing the growing number of partnerships. Wherever the need is, Nicola will be there: at her desk, taking time to listen – or making a brew. She loves COTS’ vision and thinks it’s a very special place to work. Once she’s back home, Nicola unwinds by cooking a delicious meal, or reading a book. Like the rest of the team, she also loves a scenic walk!

Meet Chris Brooks, a 46-year-old individual on a remarkable journey of redemption and transformation. Emerging from a challenging past where he spent 18 years entangled within the confines of prison due to struggles with substance abuse and the repercussions of his actions, Chris has now embarked on a profound quest for change.

At the heart of his endeavours lies Chris’s involvement with Church on the Street, where his role in supporting Pastor Emma in the delivery of The Exodus Project—a transformative recovery program. Alongside this, he extends his support to the homeless and the most vulnerable segments of our community, embodying the spirit of compassion and empathy.