We believe that, under God, the government of the local church is best done by church members meeting together in a spirit of prayer and friendship to discuss and agree on what God wants them to do. Every member is encouraged to be involved and use their gifts.
The day to day leadership of the church is entrusted to our Leadership Team appointed by the Church Meeting. They are jointly responsible for overseeing the spiritual direction of the church, worship and prayer, discipleship (both teaching and pastoral care), outreach and, in the role of Trustees, the administration of the church.
Our leadership team consists of John Pickersgill, Paul Hamilton. Andrew Shefford, Helen Healy, John George, John Smith, Adrian Woodbridge, Daniel Beckett, Eileen Campbell, Brett Mickelburgh, Delia Steer and John Stevens.
John Smith is our Senior Pastor. He joined GBC in January 2009 and is married to Karen. They have two married daughters. Before moving to Godmanchester, John spent ten years working for BMS World Mission as their Area Co-ordinator for Eastern and Central England. Previously, he had pastored churches in Suffolk and Gloucestershire.
John’s personal blog is at: behindthewillowtrees.org.uk
Adrian Woodbridge is our Associate Pastor. He joined GBC in June 2004 and is married to Martine. They have 3 sons still living at home (and a mad dog). Adrian had many career paths prior to training for ministry such as Wood machinist, metal worker and school caretaker. His ministries have been in Leicestershire and prior to moving to Godmanchester ministered in Lowestoft.
Daniel Beckett joined GBC in September 2010 as our Youth Pastor. He had previously been the Youth Worker at Sheringham Baptist Church. Daniel is married to Hayley and they have two young sons.
Daniel’s personal blog is at; beckettsdailybiblethoughts.blogspot.com
Our full-time staff is Ruth Blakey. Ruth is our Administrative Co-ordinator. She joined the staff team at GBC in April 2004, having worshipped here since September 2000. She has been married to Andy since October 2004 and between them they have two daughters and one son – all now independent adults. Prior to 2004, Ruth has been a nurse, a minister’s wife, and a lecturer and staff development administrator at a local FE college.
If you contact the church office, you may well find that one of our office volunteer team will help you. They are Maria George, Hatty Borland, and Craig Rattigan.