Ministry Team
Led by Rev. David Wood
The Ministry Team meet regularly to discuss current issues and pastoral matters, to pray, to be envisioned and to hear God's heart for our church.
Simon Swift
Simon found Jesus after seeing a man with a cross walking past his house 13 years ago. Simon, and his wife Jeanette, love Jesus and seek to share their love for Him with anyone they meet.
Fadz Musanhu
Fadz is a passionate minister of the gospel and is driven by seeing God's word at work in the lives of believers. She is a Zimbabwean national and is married to Ed. She leads one of our Housegroups.
Chris Howard
Chris works in local government and is married to Wendy. Chris is an anointed and prophetic worship leader. Chris and Wendy lead one of our housegroups.
Maynard Newman
Maynard comes from the USA and is married to Joan. They are both retired pharmacists; they are pastoral, caring people, who have an almost permanently open home. They lead an encouragement group and one of our housegroups.
Mike Ruffhead
As well as everything else that he does, Mike has an anointing to lead in our services. Mike is married to Val, a talented musician, the Worship Team Coordinator and Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding.
Johann Viljoen
Married to Cindy, Johann hails from South Africa. He is a physics teacher at a secondary school who loves sport, especially rugby and cricket. In his spare time he likes playing tennis and golf. He plays the trumpet in the Worship Team.
Worship Team
Led by Pastor David Wood
Our Worship Team lead us into the presence of God, during our services. With several gifted leaders and musicians, we are privileged to enjoy good strong worship by those who do not seek to entertain us or to promote themselves but to stand back and let the Holy Spirit work.
Practical Team
Led by Mike Ruffhead
The team oversee all practical aspects of Church life: Administration, Audio Visuals, Catering, Cleaning, Gardening, Maintenance and Security.
Administration
Becky Brown is our Church Administrator.
Audio Visual Team
Technology is constantly being improved and Simon Brown keeps the Church's audio visual equipment up-to-date as well as co-ordinating the team of volunteer operatives.
Catering Team
Our catering team provide food for the Lilac Lounge Lunches, Messy Church and special events.
Cleaning Team
Volunteers are always welcome to join this team who keep our Church premises clean.
Maintenance Team
This team is responsible for ensuring our Church premises are well maintained and comply with health and safety regulations.
Security Team
It is vital that our premises are safe from intruders, not only when activities are taking place but when the building is empty.
The Building Projects Team
Led by Mike Ruffhead
Vic Harvey, Mike Ruffhead and Bob Mumford are often to be found at the church, painting, decorating or generally fixing things!
Events Team
Led by David Wood
The team organise Christmas, Easter, the Summer Programme and any other special events, including music and decorations.
Prayer Room Team
UCB Prayer line. We have a room which is used as a telephone answering service. Anyone wanting prayer can phone in and there will be someone there to talk to.
There is usually an interactive prayer room organised in the week leading up to Pentecost.
Gardening Team
The front and surround of the church is the responsibility of everyone.