Meet the Team

Meet Our Elders

Rev Des Deehan

Senior Pastor

Because we believe in seeing people ‘set free’ and ‘made whole’ through the love of Jesus Christ lived out and at work in our community.

Fen Dehaan

Church Administrator

Liam brings innovative ideas and sharp problem-solving abilities to every project.

Allen Fetterman

Audio and Vision Desk Leader

Allan has been a member of Father’s House since 2006. During the week, he works as a sound and visual engineer installing equipment into churches and schools.

Meet Our Deacons

Ellen Thurlow

Catering

She has been married to James for 52 years. Ellen has a passion for cooking and baking, but a bigger passion for Jesus to serve Him by serving others.

Susie Milward-Sampson

Finance Officer

Susie is married to David and Mum to Michael, Steph and Lottie. A former teacher, she likes to crochet and play the Euphonium in her spare time. 

Malcolm Pow

Fundraising

Moving to Morecambe in 2023 and then retiring in November 2024, Malcolm feels that God has additional tasks for him to undertake!

Tim Robinson

Worship and Media Team

Married to Ali, they relocated to Lancaster from Nigeria in 2022. Coffee Snob. Half Marathon completer.

Ian & Geradine Mclean

Pastoral Care

Ian and Gel have been married for 40 years and previously served as pastors in Lancaster.

Sarah Fetterman

Ladies Ministry & Hospitality Teams

Married to Allan for 25 years, they have been members of Father’s House since 2006.