I have a blog for thinking Christians where I write regularly, at 7minutes.net.
Recently I retired from working for a Silicon Valley tech company. I worked in technology for over 30 years initially as a software engineer and lately as VP of Communications. I am married to Alison and we have grown-up 3 daughters Anna, Laura and Sarah. In my “spare time” I love walking, reading, music, socialising, and blogging … and I will travel over land and sea if there is any chance of skiing.
I am married to Hannah, have two children, Alex and Ivy, and, having grown up in London, moved to the North West in 2009. I play the bass trombone, play badminton and support West Ham United!
I am so thankful for the opportunity to encourage others in their journeys of faith whilst sharing through word and deed the love of God to our local community.
Since joining Lymm Baptist Church, I have been a home group leader, deacon, elder responsible for prayer and also community engagement activities and mission. I am currently lay chaplain and support Bibi in leading the Pastoral Team.
My personal goals are to make our church a warm and welcoming place, help everyone use the gifts and talents God has given them to the full and seek transformation of our community through prayer, faith, discipleship and practical demonstrations of God's love. In my spare time, I enjoy playing squash and tennis, gardening and watching football matches.
From there I ended up doing two Gap Years with Youth for Christ, travelling around the country and getting youth work experience on the job, whilst growing a deeper relationship with God. After that, I began a degree in Applied Youth and Theology at Moorlands Bible College and as part of my placement for the degree began interning in youth and children’s work in the Church I had grown up in! After I had finished my degree course, I stayed on at the Church as a member of staff until after two more years I felt God calling me to new pastures – and that’s how I found Lymm!
I’m really passionate about helping young people understand the Gospel and the impact that a personal relationship with God can have on their lives, as well as navigating the various challenges of teenage life.
Brought up in a Christian home, I made a personal commitment to Jesus at the age of 6 and was baptised as a teenager - I have witnessed God’s continuous faithfulness ever since, even through the difficult times.
I have a full-time job in the IT industry, and in my spare time enjoy hill walking and mountain biking.
I came to know Jesus as a child after being taken to church from a very young age and was baptised by choice at the age of sixteen. So my whole life (with all its ups and downs) is testament to God’s love, wisdom and faithfulness.
Before retirement I worked mainly part-time in admin/reception roles. I know it makes me weird but I really enjoy public speaking. I’m an avid reader. I’ve found a great exercise/dance class here in Lymm and it’s a joy to spend time with grandchildren.
Growing up as a child in a Sikh family, I was always aware of the importance of God in our lives but was missing the personal relationship I was desiring with the living God. I became a follower of Jesus in my mid-20s after years of seeking God, got baptised and went to Bible College for a year shortly after that, which was a precious year of digging deep into the word of God and learning to hear the voice of the True Shepherd.
Worshiping our Lord Jesus brings me much joy! I am an encourager and passionate about seeing the body of Christ growing deeper in relationship with the Godhead, to recognise and develop our spiritual gifts and fulfil the plans God has for our lives. I have a heart for healing and wholeness (Shalom), praying for Gods spirit to move mightily amongst the broken and hurting
My heart for healthcare and healing had originally led me to becoming a Pharmacist, but more recently I have retrained and am now a qualified Nutritional Therapist. I feel called by God to support people with health issues using natural, holistic methods, combined with the healing power of prayer.
Over the years I’ve been encouraged through my commitment to attending the various weekly services and have been actively involved in many aspects of church life with a particular heart for adult and senior-youth small group discipleship and evangelism.
I am married to Jazz, a Derbyshire girl who can also testify to the blessings of the LBC church family since relocating to the North West following our marriage in 2019.
I’m married to Debbie and have three children – two of which are members at LBC - Chloe Clark and Sarah RotchelI (our Children and Families Worker). I also have numerous grandchildren, many of which can be seen “enjoying church” at the front of Millington on a Sunday morning.
I worked for over 40 years mainly as a Business/IT Consultant – working mainly for UK Government, consultancy companies and finally in the Oil and Gas industry. I stopped employed work just over 2 years ago. Since then, I’ve been reconnecting with friends, spending time with family and helping LBC’s admin team to develop and clarify processes and implement ChurchSuite.
I am by nature an Analyst, wanting to fully understand situations/issues by delving into the detail. This attribute and my work background can give a valuable and sometimes different perspective in the life of the church. I’m learning (much to my surprise) that God can and will use me and my experience for his Kingdom purposes.
“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work” (1 Corinthians 12:5-6)
I am also a Trustee of the North-West Baptist Association (NWBA) and Milton Baptist Church in Acton Bridge.
Over the years, I have been involved with various activities, particularly the youth work and have been job sharing the church administrator role with Alison since January 2013.
I have 2 grown up children and a granddaughter, who keeps me busy.
I have attended LBC since moving to Lymm in 1995 and have always been actively involved.
I have been a member of staff since January 2013, sharing the role of Church Administrator with Sam.
I am married to Will and have three grown-up children.