Minister, Elders & Sabbath School Superintendant
Minister, Elders & Sabbath School Superintendant
Contact the minister on 0141 620 3983 or Email at murray.johnjames@gmail.com
The Interim-Moderator of the congregation is the Rev. John J Murray. After serving as an editor with the Banner of Truth Trust from 1960-1973, he trained for the ministry of the Free Church of Scotland. He ministered in Oban (1978-1989) and in St Columba’s, Edinburgh (1989-2002) before retiring to Glasgow. Since coming to Scotland’s largest city he has been Interim-Moderator for several congregations, including a previous spell in charge of Partick (2003-2004). He continues his literary work and is the author of several titles.
Donald Mackay grew up in the Partick congregation. Converted as a young man, he has served as an elder since 1973. Donald regularly leads the singing in the church. After many years working in industry, Donald is now retired. Donald is married to Betty.
Norman Smith comes from the Island of Lewis, but has lived and worked in Glasgow for many years. Norman serves as session clerk and is also the church officer. He and his wife Cathie Ann were converted during the ministry of Rev. William Macleod.
John N. Gillies was born in Uig on the Island of Lewis and was converted in 1980. He became a member in Partick Free Church in 1988 and an elder in 1991. John works as an accountant in industry and is our Congregational Treasurer.
Our Sabbath school superintendant is Hamish Campbell. Hamish is married to Dene and has five of a family. He was converted under the preaching of the Rev. Alasdair MacDonald, late of Drumchapel Free Church and joined the Crow Road congregation when the Drumchapel church was closed.