NEW LIFE SHETLAND
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
ROBERT AND RHONA NICOLSON
Robert and Rhona have both grown up on Shetland and with their 2 teenage girls, Kirsty and Marni, live on the island of Trondra. They have been part of New Life Shetland from the beginning. Robert works in the fishing industry and has a keen interest in classic cars. Rhona works for a local graphic design company and has no interest in cars, classic or otherwise.
ESTHER GAKERE
Originally from Kenya, Esther has lived in Shetland since 2006 with her husband, Charles. Together they have a daughter and a son. Esther has been a key part of the New Life leadership since April 2018.
TIM MORRIS
Tim, originally from Australia, came over to the UK at 10 with his parents, and after a short stint back in Australia to study, moved to Shetland in 2020 with his wife Rachel to originally oversee the youth ministry of New Life. Now in a role as our Assistant Pastor, Tim became an ordained AoG Minister in May 2024, and in his spare time loves sport, music and family days out with Rachel, his children Isaac and Grace, and their dog, Obi.
MINISTRY LEADERS
TIM MORRIS - ASSISTANT PASTOR
Tim and Rachel Morris
SARAH QUINNELL - KIDS LEADER
Sarah has a passion for kids and families and helping to teach the next generation about Jesus, faith and the Bible. Sarah moved from England to Shetland together with her husband and their 3 children, and now spends much of her free time with her favourite family members - her 2 Dachshund dogs!