Meet Our Leaders
The church is congregational (each member has a say in important decisions within the church). Members elect elders to rule the church - one of whom is set aside as the pastor-teacher (a full time post, but currently vacant following Adrian's departure). Deacons are appointed to oversee practical care within the church. There are a number of other posts.
The Elders
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Ken Walters has served the church as an elder for over 30 years. He worked in the chemical industry before retirement and now serves as a board member of Grace Baptist Mission and on the board of the Grace Baptist Charities. Ken is married to Bernice, and they have one grown up son. Contact Ken
Ray Smith works as a local music teacher (teaching percussion). Previously he served as a bandsman in the Army. He is married to Sandra and they have two teenage daughters. He has recently written and produced a musical based on the life of Martin Luther King. Contact Ray
Chris Ward was elected to the eldership in the first half of 2009, after serving for several years as a deacon. Chris is married to Janine and they have a grown up son and daughter. Contact Chris
Eric Lane trained for Anglican Ministry, serving in Cumbria and London, before becoming a baptist pastor. He served pastorates in London, Chichester and Bolton before retiring to Hampshire. He served as Acting Pastor of the church for several years. Eric has written several books and commentaries, including one on Proverbs and one on Psalms (more information here). Eric is married to Joyce and they have three grown up daughters. Contact Eric
Other Leaders
Peter & Wendy Fearnley oversee the youth work, and our ladies work is run by Joyce Lane. If you have a specific enquiry for them, please pass it on via one of the elders.