John Merson has been the Outreach Pastor at Deeside for the last 30 years. In 2009 he received his Masters from Aberdeen University in “Ministry in an urban world” through his studies at ICC.

Since then, his ministry has been much more Urban focused with a greater emphasis on helping the marginalised and spearheading inner city ministries through The Lighthouse in Tillydrone. More recently,  alongside his work with The Lighthouse,  he has been part of the Donside Community Church planting team.

 He continues to have a huge passion for urban mission and fishing.  He is married to his Danish wife Anna. They have four children and three grandchildren and were foster cares for 9 years.

email: john.merson@dcfchurch.org