Simon Vibert, Vicar

Simon grew up in the lovely island of Jersey and has retained his love of fishing and sailing. After a short career in banking he trained for ordination in the Church of England. He studied theology in London, Glasgow and America. He was ordained in Carlisle where he spent three years as a curate, then serving in churches in Buxton and Wimbledon. From 2007-2017 Simon was vice principal and tutor in Preaching and Leadership at the Anglican Theological College, Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. Simon & Carrie moved to Virginia Water in Autumn 2017. His pastimes include golf, tennis and cycling. A return to parish based ministry, for Simon, is focused around his favourite Bible verse, "for me to live is Christ, to die is gain".' Philippians 1:21

Tori Biutanaseva, Curate

Tori is married to Joe, and they have 3 daughters; Talei, 18 and twins Lilibet and Litiana who are 15. From a young age Tori felt called into full time ministry but always doubted whether this was what God wanted for her. She trained as a primary school teacher and taught for 3 years in South East London. She then trained as a Christian Youth worker with Oasis and, after feeling called to work with young offenders, went on to work as a Prison Chaplain at Feltham Young Offenders, where she worked for 9 years. Soon after starting this position, Tori felt the call to ordination in the Church of England. She attempted to ignore this call for over 20 years. However, during lockdown, whilst working as the Families Minister at All Saint’s Laleham, she eventually decided to pursue the calling and started the discernment journey into ministry. She was accepted onto the MA in Mission and Ministry at St Mellitus college and was ordained in June 2025 at Guildford Cathedral. She is delighted to join CCVW as the curate. Her favourite Bible verse is Proverbs Ch. 3 v 5-6. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

Jeremy Brown, Children & Families Pastor

Jeremy is married to Clair and they have three children (Grace, Samuel and Daniel) plus Poppy the horse and Indy the puppy. He started his role as children and families pastor here at Christ Church in September 2016 having previously been director of the Broadfield Children's Project in Crawley where he was also children's worker for the parish of St Mary's. Before he was a children's worker in Birmingham. He started his working life as a teacher (also in Birmingham). Jeremy enjoys sports and cooking.

Joshua Wen, Youth, Student, Young Adult Pastor & Worship Director

Josh is our Youth, Student and Young Adult Pastor, he also serves as the Worship Director. Josh comes from Guangzhou, China, and is the oldest of three. Josh is married to Nicole and they currently live in Egham. Josh studied music ministry and theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA and had recently finished his Master of Music degree at Royal Holloway. Josh is passionate for connecting with young people and walking alongside them and support them as they walk their journey of faith. Josh has a passion in studying the Bible and in sharing the good news of Jesus. He also works as a music teacher at Heathside Walton-on-Thames, teaching woodwinds, strings, and piano.

Annette Ross, Operations Manager

Annette is married to Graham and has lived in Virginia Water for 20 years. Annette has enjoyed a career in IT Management working for a number of blue chip companies in London, Tunbridge Wells and Bristol.  Annette first came to Christ Church through the toddler group. She has a neglected allotment in Stroude Road and enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, and time with friends and family.  Annette oversees the Church Management and administration functions.

Leza Sack, Finance Administrator

Leza, her husband Darren and their daughter Jenna; together with their dogs; Coco and Nugget and bearded dragon Rocky; live in Egham. Born in South Africa, Leza obtained her Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting at the University of Pretoria and Honours Degree part time at the University of South Africa. She worked as the Treasurer at the Lonehill Methodist Church. They relocated to the UK in 2013 and Leza joined the team at Christ Church in July 2018.  Leza manages the church day to day finances and oversees communications

Sarah Gowen - Church Administrator

Sarah is our Parish Administrator and looks after the regular parish administration, she works in the office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (9 – 2:30 pm) and most Friday mornings. Sarah comes to us with great experience of office management and administration and a background in advertising.

Sarah is married to James and has lived in Ascot for 27 years where they have raised their three children; Imogen, Olivia and Charles. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends and experimenting with new plants in the garden.