The Kent Downs and Malling Team Ministry is currently served by two full-time Clergy, and one Self-Supporting Priest, who work together to provide leadership and ministry across all seven churches.
Our Team Rector and Team Vicar are permanent, ongoing roles. We have two Team Curates, who are in training posts. Our Curates will serve here for three years before going onto parishes of their own. We also have an Associate Minister who undertakes ministry alongside his career.
Team Rector
Rev Canon Dr Helen Burn is in overall charge of our Team Ministry. Helen joined us in 2023.
Associate Minister
Rev Ollie Phipps is a Self Supporting Minister. Ollie joined us in 2025 and undertakes ministry alongside his day job.
Find out more about Ollie here.
Team Curate
Rev Carol Bridge is part of the Team that assists Helen in the Benefice. Carol Joined us in 2024
Find out more about Carol here.
Team Curate
Rev Trish Hart is part of the Team that assists Helen in the Benefice. Trish was ordained in 2025
We also fortunate to have a number of retired Ministers living locally who serve from time-to-time within our churches by preaching or leading services. However they do not necessarily carry any leadership responsibilities in the ongoing life of the church.