Pru Stubbs
- What do you do at NTC?
I am officially a housekeeping assistant. I wage a personal war against finger prints and coffee cups being left on the table. But I always have time to listen to students and I’m there with a friendly smile and heartfelt prayers.
- Where are you from?
I was born in Lincoln, England. I am half English, half Australian. I’ve also lived in American so I have a strange accent that is hard to place.
- How long have you been at NTC?
I have lived on campus at NTC since September 2010 with my husband, who is a student. I began working here December 2011.
- How did you hear about NTC?
My husband was called to theology college, which was surprising to us because he had always said he wasn’t going to speak but God continued to call him. We had a google search for Theology colleges in Manchester and the first site was NTC. They were having an open day two weeks later so we booked and came on campus and had a real sense of peace when we arrived.
- What is your favorite thing about working at NTC?
I love that I get to spend time with and look after students who are learning about and growing with God. It’s the satisfaction of being able to see a place that is helping God’s kingdom grow be clean and tidy. Also, I can take naps in between jobs because I live on campus.
- What do you find challenging about your job?
Fingerprints. Cups being left. Chewing gum. The recycling not being done. Because where I’m working is where I’m serving God, so when I see these things it makes me sad that the space isn’t always seen in the same light.
- What is your favorite memory from your time here?
My husband graduating. Seeing him get three awards and enjoying the garden party as a guest instead of a worker. Also, people asking him if his ponytail was real or not.
- If you only had one word to describe NTC what would it be?
Family.
- What is your favorite activity in Manchester?
I like going to Media City. (Media City is the second biggest base for the BBC outside of London. Also, Pru’s dream employer.)
- What’s it like working with people from so many different countries?
Satisfying at “bring and share” meals. It is satisfying because when people are sharing foods from their own country you get to see a different side of them. You get to better understand who they are and learn more about their background.
What I love about Pru is that she really is always there for people. She has such a tender and open heart. She loves people and sees her job as ministry. Pru is never short on enthusiasm and I love that about her. Please join me in prayer this week for Pru and the work she does at NTC.
