Wayne Dixon

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I grew up in east London and went along to a London City Mission centre where I first heard stories of Jesus. Aged twelve, I made a commitment to Christ at a New Year’s Eve event. I moved to Slough to study with the intention of returning to London to teach. However, I stayed, got a job in Maidenhead and was invited to visit a school to help start a Christian group. It gradually became clear this was where God was leading, and in 1988 I joined Scripture Union’s staff. I am married to Joyce and we have a son Chris. I love sport, music and following The Arsenal!

 Over the past 35 years I’ve worked mainly in secondary schools and combine upfront talking about Jesus, RE and curriculum input and what I call ‘Hanging Around Ministries’ This involves spending time with teenagers (and staff) in school getting alongside them, listening to their joys, hopes and fears. This has become more central over time as I find people want to chat and value having someone around. The most significant contribution we can make to our schools is to pray for them. Over recent years, churches locally and further afield have developed presentations for schools at Christmas and Easter based in churches. The growth of this has been really exciting.

 Senior Schools Wayne currently visits include:

Altwood, Beechwood, Burnham Grammar, Brigidine, Churchmead, Cox Green, Desborough College, Furze Platt Senior, Herschel Grammar, Langley Grammar, Newlands Girls’, Slough Grammar, St. Bernard’s Grammar, St. Joseph’s, Westgate & Windsor Girls’

 What people say about Wayne:

 Wayne being around, or 'hanging around' as he calls it, has been a huge encouragement to my kids all the while they were at secondary school. From the early days when they weren't quite sure of their faith, they were always pleased to see a friendly, reassuring, smiling face who was non-threatening yet 'cool' with their friends. (Parent of students in Slough)

 Having schools workers from local churches come into my schools over the years has been great. It always showed me that God works in every part of my life and it provided a gateway to talking to my non-Christian friends about God. It was great being able to hear what it is like following Jesus from someone who actually does, rather than reading it out of a text book! (Year 12 student)

 For me here, one of the strengths of having a Christian in post, was in relation to LZ7s visit.  The co-ordination of an event that was not denominational, and not church based but rather schools based, but co-ordinating with a range of churches, is the benefit you bring.  I see you as a bridge builder and catalyst for such events (Teacher, Slough)

 Wayne visits each of our Year 7 classes and engages them immediately. Many know him from visits to their primary school and know that they will be involved, challenged and entertained. He brings parables and miracles alive to the students in a memorable way. (Teacher, Maidenhead)

 Wayne is a huge asset to our school and has been supporting us for many years. As well as engaging and uplifting assemblies he works with the RE department and provides exam tips in a fun and accessible way. Our students have great respect and affection for Wayne and his support to the many local schools he serves is second to none. (Headteacher., Maidenhead)

 Wayne is such a positive feature in our school life. His support with our Big Questions Club and also Exam Attack sessions have been invaluable. As an RS teacher I am really grateful for his support both in lessons and also for his encouragement generally. (RS teacher, Windsor) 

 The sessions that CCiS deliver allow the children to further their knowledge of Christianity in a fun and interactive way and they finish the sessions wanting to share what they have learnt with their friends and family! Not only do the children love these sessions, but the staff do too! (Teacher, Slough)

 We cannot speak highly enough of Wayne.  He is part of our school community! His assemblies are the ones we look forward to most.  They are engaging, funny, interesting and yet educational.  The Christian message is clear, but delivered in a way that does not overwhelm. What I mean is that it is at the heart of the message, but without preaching. Seeing Wayne in our school at lunchtime, talking to the students, is a breath of fresh air in a busy day. (Assistant Headteacher, Maidenhead)

You can read more on Wayne's thoughts on being a school worker by downloading this document:

Reflections of a School Worker.