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Andy Gower (Pastor) was born over the county border in Buckinghamshire. After studying Economics and Sociology at Durham University he spent 18 years in commercial environments (mainly IT international sales) before becoming a Pastor. He studied for a Masters in Theology at Spurgeon's College (University of Wales), and is a founding trustee of Agape Alive in India charity. He and Carolyn have three adult sons and enjoy walking, gardening and playing most sports (or just watching those they are a bit old for!) Email: andy@faringdon-baptist.org |
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Stephen Martin (Youth & Children’s Minister) was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1982. From 2001-2004 he studied at Union Theological College and Queens University Belfast towards a degree in Theology, and also a Certificate in Youth Work at Belfast Bible College. Stephen moved to Faringdon in August 2004 to begin working full time for Faringdon Baptist Church. He is married Louise and they have one daughter, Erin. |
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Ian McManus (Minister in Training) was born in Eunice, Louisiana, USA in 1982. He moved to Wales in 1993 when his parents decided to become missionaries. From 2001-2004 he studied at London School of Theology (formerly the London Bible College) for a degree in Theology, Music and Worship. Ian began working for Faringdon Baptist Church, part-time, in September 2007. Since then he's commenced a Masters course at Bristol Baptist College and is training for Baptist Ministry. He is married to Esther and they have two children, one in with Jesus, Seth and one with them, Zoe. Email: ian@faringdon-baptist.org |
The leadership team is made up of people who are appointed from the congregation and consist of both Elders and Officers. Officers hold the responsibility for the oversight and ongoing of church life while Elders have the responsibility to think about the future direction of the church.
Mr. Mike Smedley
Email: pmsmedley@aol.com
Telephone: 01367 242941
Mrs. Hilly Bowman
Email: nickbow@btopenworld.com
Telephone: 01367 240441