I have been a part of Witham URC for over 30 years now. In the mid 80’s I trained as a lay preacher but then felt a call to ministry where pastoral and preaching work could be combined. After training I was ordained and inducted to Witham URC in February 2003 as an SSM (self supporting minister).
My secular work is administration in a small business my husband I run called SAILSetc.

I am really excited by what God is doing as we see evidence of Him moving in people’s hearts and lives. It is a great privilege to be involved in God’s work here and a great joy!

I am originally from Cape Town in South Africa, but moved with my family to Britain when I turned seventeen. I trained to become a teacher and spent five years in secondary comprehensives in Hampshire and Oxfordshire teaching Religious Education. I have always felt a call to work with youth, but it became more obvious that teaching was not the way forward for me, and I felt that I needed to work with youth out of a school context. That’s where Witham URC came in! My husband and I moved to Essex where we married and I took the youth pastor position being offered, I have now been here for several years. I love the challenges and the joys of the job and its always exciting to see what God has in store for us.

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I have been a member of the church since 1989 and an Elder since the early 1990s. Over the years, I have served in a number of roles, but for most of my time as a serving Elder, I have been the Church Secretary. From around 2000 until the decision to discontinue District-level governance, I served as the Chelmsford District Secretary. I currently serve as Witham URC’s representative to the Eastern Synod, a role I have held since the late 1990s. I am married to Clare, I have two grown-up children and three grandchildren.
Although I am supposed to be retired, I still work, providing commercial advice to oil companies around the world.

I started life in London and moved to Kent at the age of seven. From this point, I attended a number of schools and colleges, all of which have closed and been replaced by housing. After university I joined Ford at Warley HQ, followed by Visteon. I’m now enjoying retirement which includes most of WURC IT, travels in our motorhome, and a plan to build a railway layout!

I became a Christian at the age of sixteen, which all started from going to church to see “The French Connection”!

I have been a member of Witham United Reformed Church for over two decades and now serve as a Discipleship Elder. My life is anchored in the conviction that God is the centre of everything I do, shaping my perspective and approach to life. This deep‑rooted faith encourages me to speak openly about the gospel and the good news of Jesus Christ and His saving grace, inviting our fellowship to experience that transformative love.

In this role I seek to enable a deeper understanding of discipleship—helping people engage with Scripture, have a consistent prayer habit, and recognise God’s presence in the highs and lows of daily life. By listening with empathy and speaking with humility, I aim to create environments where questions are welcomed and faith can grow. Through encouragement and a genuine connection with God, I hope to inspire our fellowship to speak confidently about their faith, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide each conversation and share God’s love throughout our community and beyond.

As a passionate Discipleship Elder within the United Reformed Church, I am committed to helping people grow in faith, confidence, and Christian purpose. I believe discipleship is a joyful, lifelong journey, and I work to create spaces where individuals feel encouraged, valued, and inspired to explore their calling. Rooted in prayer, openness, and active listening, I seek to accompany others as they deepen their relationship with Christ and find fresh ways to live out the gospel each day.

I love nurturing a culture of curiosity and spiritual growth, using small-group conversations, creative resources, and one-to-one support to make faith vibrant and accessible. Blending tradition with innovation, I honour the URC’s heritage while embracing new ideas that help the church remain welcoming and relevant.

Above all, I am driven by a desire to see people flourish—growing in discipleship, serving with joy, and recognising God’s presence in their lives and communities.

I am passionate about Jesus Christ and committed to serving God’s Kingdom with the gifts God has given me. With an IT background, I support Witham URC through worship projection, service setup, photography, and contributing to the church website. I enjoy using my skills creatively, even in areas where I’m still learning and growing.
I have been a member of Witham URC for four years and have served as an Elder for nearly a year. I am blessed with a supportive wife and three children. My desire is to honour Christ and help build up the church through faithful, wholehearted service.

Becoming an Elder at Witham United Reformed Church is a reminder to me of how far God’s Grace carries us. His Grace has anchored me through every season, and the power of the Gospel continues to shape how I live, love, and serve.
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, I’ve seen both the fragility and strength of human life, which has deepened my desire to walk alongside others with compassion and hope.
I simply want to serve faithfully, love people well, and help create a church family where Christ is at the centre and everyone feels welcome.
I’m blessed with a great husband and two wonderful children.