Newark has become my home since my wife, Olivia, and I moved here to help the church back in 2016. We met at university in Lincoln and after graduating both felt that God was calling us to an exciting opportunity in this wonderful town. Relationship and music have both played a critical part in my testimony and continue to shape my passion for worship. I’m convinced that when we grasp even a fraction of who God is we can’t help but respond in worship and so I want to encourage our church to do just that.
I was raised in a home that was always full of fun, food, and family. Gathering people together and making meaningful relationships is something I'm extremely passionate about and I see so much of the nature of God whilst sitting at the table together. I love connection and community and if it's happening over food then that's even better!
My wife Dorothy, and I, were both born in Newark. We have 2 children and 6 wonderful Grandaughters. My passion is for Newark to discover the same reality of the transforming love of God we have experienced. I have seen this Love through faith in Jesus change so many lives, significantly amongst those with addictions and the marginalised with whom we have worked. It is important for me to be a part of a relational, vibrant, growing church demonstrating this Love.
Married to Sue, I have 6 children and 3 grandchildren. Prior to retirement I spent over 20 years as a senior church pastor, following my time in chartered accountancy. My passions are God, his Church, my family, and any Leicester sports team.
I love that my walk with God and Church has always involved a sense of service. From teaching, to hosting, welcoming, organising, and decorating, I have been able to experience the incredible love and heart of Jesus and encourage others to feel his invitational, inclusive, and inspirational love also. My passion is that all will know and accept the love of God, serve each other with kindness and compassion, and ultimately draw people to have a deep and meaningful relationship with God. We are called to be Christ's Ambassadors - no matter who we are or where we are - and I love that at present, my season with God is in Newark and with Assemble.
