Our Ministry Team
Please find below an introduction to some members of our growing Ministry Team.
Team Rector - Revd Paul Seaton-Burn
Revd Paul joined us in the Spring of 2023, having formerly been Rural Dean of Okehampton and Team Rector of The North Dartmoor Parishes in West Devon, based at Chagford for over eleven years. Paul has also enjoyed training students for ordained and lay ministry in the dioceses of Exeter and Peterborough. Among other things, he was a co-founder of The Archangel’s Way pilgrimage route across Northern Dartmoor, bringing all sorts of churches and chapels, visitors and locals, churchy and non-churchy folk together.
He left a major investment firm in the City of London in 2004 to become a student again, and was ordained at Peterborough Cathedral in 2006. He is a member of The Bright Field Community, a network of ministers passionate about rural ministry - ‘a source of real hope and encouragement for nurturing faith and belonging in the countryside’.
Hailing from Northumberland, Paul enjoys music, poetry, walking by the sea and up hills and exploring ancient places.
Associate Priest - Revd Michael Wilcockson
Michael was ordained priest in June 2019 and then moved to Linton with his wife Alison.
He has been a secondary school teacher of theology and philosophy for 37 years
and an LLM for 26 years until his ordination in 2018. His is Associate Priest in the Linton Parishes and is also Rural Dean of the Granta Deanery. He continues to
work for several public exam boards and was until recently a part-time Army chaplain to the Cambridge Army Cadet Force.
As a former teacher, Michael is passionate about communicating the Gospel and making it accessible to all ages.
Team Vicar - Revd Dr Ian Fisher
Ian is a semi-retired Team Vicar and has particular oversight of parishes of Castle Camps, Horseheath and Shudy Camps. Ian was first ordained in 1988 in rural Herefordshire. From there he served as Chaplain to the University of Surrey before moving to Ashton-under–Lyne in Manchester and then to North Shoebury in Chelmsford Diocese. Ian joined the team in 2017 and is married to Katharine, who works as a teaching assistant and loves cooking.
Lindi Kent - Licensed Lay Minister (LLM)
Lindi has a background in business consultancy and has travelled the world for work. She was licensed as an LLM in Ely Cathedral in 2019. She worships mainly in the villages of Castle Camps, Shudy Camps and Horseheath and is a member of the Cafechurch team at Linton. Lindi also supports other LLM colleagues as Sub-Warden for LLMs in the diocese. She enjoys cooking, travelling, singing, yoga, gardening, eating out and having new adventures. She is fun, a bit potty and is keen to work with everyone.
Olena Biletska - Linton Parish Co-ordinator
Elena is often the first person you will make contact with, as she coordinates the running of our busy church. Whether it is arranging weddings or other important life events, or arranging group visits, she is very happy to hear from you.
Nanette Blackmore - Verger
Nanette is a key person at St Mary's, who does a lot to keep everything going smoothly. The role of the verger is to support other members of the ministry team and is responsible for maintaining the church furnishings, vessels and supplies. Nanette's duties include preparation for services such as weddings, funerals and special seasonal services, like Easter, and she enjoys welcoming visitors, and sometimes finding family tree lines from church records. Nanette especially loves welcoming pupils and staff from Granta School most Mondays to our beautiful church.
Revd Lesley Gore
Lesley moved to Linton in 1979 where she and her husband raised their family and became heavily involved in the life of the community. Among her roles in the village, Lesley was Chair of Governors of Linton Village College, having previously chaired the governing body of the Church Infants' School, and was a member of the Board of Inspection at Highpoint Prison. Having served as a Licensed Lay Minister (LLM), she subsequently trained for the priesthood and served as Associate Priest for our benefice, especially at St Mary's, Bartlow for many years.
Lesley takes regular midweek services in Linton, monthly Sunday services at Fulbourn Hospital and services at churches around the Granta Deanery on other Sundays from time to time, as well as officiating at weddings and funerals. She continues her pastoral work in Linton.
Cathy Watts - Licensed Lay Minister (LLM)
Cathy grew up locally and is a former Deputy head of a Prep school in Hertfordshire. She was licensed as a lay reader as St Albans Cathedral in 2005 before transferring to Ely diocese. In May 2023, Cathy became Warden of LLMs (Readers) for the Diocese of Ely, working within the Mission and Ministry Team. As a Foundation Governor, Cathy is actively involved with Linton Church of England Infant School. She also sits on the SACRE committee and is a selection officer for LLMs in the diocese. In her spare time, Cathy enjoys time with her grandchildren, in the garden, and loves to sew and be creative.
Sarah Thorne - Licensed Lay Minister (LLM) 
Sarah studied at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and has years of experience nurturing our teams
of volunteers who deliver Tots in Tow, Messy Church and Baby Steps. Having retired as our
Children & Families Minister in 2025, Sarah remains passionate about helping families
from all backgrounds encounter God’s unlimited love for them, encouraging all types
of prayer and building up the life of our church family.
Jacqui Burge - Churchwarden
Jacqui has been a dedicated and much-loved member of St Mary's church family for years andwas elected Churchwarden in May 2025. A member of the choir and organist for a number of
years. Jacqui is also a member of the Cafe Church and Hope & Healing teams, along with
other Committees.
Tom Dodd - Assistant Churchwarden
Tom has been a valued member of the St Mary’s church family since joining the church in
November 2021 and was elected Assistant Churchwarden in May 2026. He is married to Charlotte
and together they have their son, Theo. Tom has enjoyed serving in many areas of church life, including bell ringing, singing in the choir, playing the piano and organ, deaconing, reading, and leading intercessions. Alongside church life, he will soon be beginning a new role as a bus driver. Tom has a heart for the ministry and mission of the Church and is passionate about encouraging people in their faith and helping them discover and use their God-given gifts and talents to enrich the life, worship and ministry of the church. Outside of his various roles, he can often be found running around after Theo after the service — particularly when Theo has set his sights on his favourite adventure of trying to climb the pulpit!
Phil Mills - Assistant Churchwarden
Phil has been part of the parish since September 2025, when he and his wife Tracy (part of the events team) moved to Linton from Tottenham London. They have been overwhelmed by the wonderful welcome and love they have received by all at the church. Phil and Tracy have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Since joining the church family, Phil has become a bell ringer (novice stage at the moment). He has 2 main interests: football, having not long retired from working at Tottenham Hotspur FC after 39 years as an event / match day area supervisor; and his extensive range of Lego models.
Sue Filby - LLM-in-Training
Sue has lived in Linton for over 50 years, only moving away briefly after her wedding in St Mary's.She has had a variety of roles within our church over the years. Sue was authorised in Lay Ministry for Youth Work for a number of years and completed her Pastoral Assistant training in 2021. An invaluable member of the Mary's Community Kitchen, Hope & Healing and Cafe Church teams, Sue chairs the Pastoral Group at St Mary's, overseeing the regular support and contact offered to the parishioners. She is due to be licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister (LLM)in early October 2026.
Sue Ellis - Church Treasurer
Sue looks after our finances and is happy to talk to anyone about ways to give to the
Church, especially the Parish Giving Scheme (
www.parishgiving.org.uk) and legacy arrangements
in Wills. Sue has lived in Linton for over 25 years and is also a very experienced bellringer.
David Parry-Smith - Director of Music
David is a retired professional scientist and senior manager. He is also an experienced parish organist and choral director, holding the diploma of Associate of the Royal College of Organists. David has been a church musician, organist and choir director since his teenage years and has held posts as organist and choir director in Rugby, Leeds, and south-east Kent. He encourages a wide variety of music in services and welcomes singers and instrumentalists of all standards and abilities to contribute to the musical offering of praise at St Mary’s, so that “Of the best that Thou has given earth and heaven render Thee”.
If you'd like to be in touch with any of the team, please visit the Contact Us page.