Leadership Team at Destiny Church, Wakefield

The senior pastor of Destiny Christian Church is Ian Critchley and his wife Rachel. Born in Stoke-on-Trent; he trained for the Christian Ministry in Kenley, London; ministered in Coventry, then Suffolk before moving to the USA for some time. Ian and his wife Rachel (who comes from North Wales) then pioneered the North Wales Community Church , at The Lighthouse, Prestatyn, where they lived for thirteen years before moving with their three children to Wakefield in 1989. Ian has been in full-time ministry since 1973 - he is an enthusiast! He lives for, believes for and works for a glorious church that will be strong, growing, making a difference and play its part in seeing a major Revival. Ian & Rachel Critchley believe strongly that the Church is God's great plan for seeing the world saved. They love the church - because it is what God loves, and it is the instrument through which people will find the abundant and secure life that the Bible promises. Ian says, "I believe that as people see that the Gospel of Jesus Christ really does work in bringing forgiveness, peace and joy, healing and hope to people's lives, then Church will just grow and grow and become again the influence centre of our communities. Church is going to be really big news in the days to come!"

Ian and Rachel Critchley are recognised as having an apostolic ministry to help serve many ministries in the UK and around the world - especially through DESTINY CONNECTIONS, a network of friendships and partnering of churches and ministries. This has opened doors for them to travel extensively, speaking at Crusades, Conferences and encouraging ministers and churches in many countries including: India , Malawi , The Czech Republic, Kenya , Poland , Slovakia , Germany , Holland , France , Norway and the USA . They have also led many Mission Teams taking groups of people to The Czech Republic, Malawi and India to help support local churches and church leaders in either evangelism or practical projects. Ian leads a team of anointed men and women in Wakefield who enjoy a wonderful relationship together as they serve the Lord.

Allan and Sheila Kidd

Allan Kidd, who is now a College Lecturer in Building, spent many years serving the Lord and has lots of experience in the Pastoral ministry. Allan has been involved on Mission Trips and has helped rebuild bombed-out buildings in Bosnia . Sheila is involved with her husband in his ministry now that their two daughters are grown up and have set up homes of their own.