Leadership team

The leadership team consists of an ordained minister who is accredited by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and a number of elected deacons.

The Minister

Rev Calvin Julian-Jones is an accredited Baptist minister who trained at Spurgeon’s College, London. Calvin began here as part-time Minister in May 2010, he has previously pastored churches in Lower Earley (Reading), Mountain Ash and Abergavenny (South Wales). Calvin is married to Heather; they have 3 daughters and live in Wokingham.

The Deacons

Derek Thurgood is a retired manager of a large housing association business and hold the office of church treasurer as well as being a deacon. He particularly looks after membership matters as well as having responsibility for the facilities, and co-leads a house group. He lives in Wokingham.

Jane Spiller is a teacher and shares responsibility for children and youth as well as being one of the trainers on the puppet team. She and her husband live fairly near to the church in the Winnersh area.

Bob Gavin recently elected as a Deacon, retired from the Police force in 2006. Bob now works in Oxford and is Head of Behaviour Management at the Oxford Academy. He lives nearby in Winnersh with his family.

Team leaders

Justine Baston is the Children and Youth Coordinator, looking after Sunday Club for children, some youth activities and having a floating role to facilitate the Sunbeams mums-and-toddlers group, among other activities.

Derek and Sandra Slocombe, Joan Sherwood head up the church’s pastoral team, caring for those who need a bit of support, prayer, practical assistance – and just love.

Grant Slocombe is the church’s worship team leader and as such is responsible for the music ministry and developing the band which leads it. He also has particular experience in ministering to people becoming free from substance addictions and similar lifestyle difficulties – and is gifted as an evangelist.

Administrator

Chris LeBlond is the church’s finance administrator. Chris works with the Treasurer to organise the church accounts and ensure systems are in place to help with the daily financial aspects of the church.