Whilst the church membership is ultimately responsible for seeking God’s guidance for the church, a leadership team is appointed by the church meeting to lead the church and act as Charity Trustees. The leadership team includes our minister, who is responsible for the overall leadership of the church; deacons, who are responsible with the minister for the spiritual leadership of the church and also act as charity trustees; a treasurer and secretary who are responsible for the financial and administrative areas of the church’s life. At WBC we also have a wider leadership group of members with responsibility for worship, evangelism, prayer, homegroups, children and youth. We also have a church administrator who helps to keep us all organised.
Minister – Rev Andy Eyre
Andy has recently moved to Wotton with his wife, Ellie, and their four children. He loves music, retro gaming, all things gadgetry tech, and Jesus [just not necessarily in that order!!]. Andy loves to chat [coffee | board games | music | life | faith] and is always up for new adventures!!
Andrew Lockton (Trustee and Secretary)
Andrew became a Christian in his early teens and has been an active member of quite a few churches due to frequent job relocations. For him the heart of his Christian experience is a personal relationship with God based on the truths found in the Bible and applied in the realities of life. As church secretary he is keen to use his abilities to keep things running smoothly and allow the church to fulfil its core mission of sharing the message of the gospel and building the church. He is a retired doctor and now spends time with his wife, Sue, enjoying trying to keep up with five children and six grandchildren. Hobbies include reading and outdoor activities: walking, cycling running and kayaking.
Tony Jones (Trustee)
Tony became a Christian at the age of 20 after meeting his wife Anna at University. His response to God’s grace has led to him being involved in running various youth activities to provide a safe space for young people to grow to know God. Tony trained as a mechanical engineer, and is now a Design Manager with a local company. He has a busy family life but in his spare time enjoys archery as a regular activity, and also enjoys being outdoors with his family, films, and playing with technology.
Karen Dover (Youth, Children & Families Worker)
Karen is part of the WebNet youth workers network, trained with The Door youth project in Stroud and is involved in youth and children’s work at WBC, Wotton Youth Centre and the local secondary school as well as working as a lunchtime supervisor at one of Wotton’s primary schools. Karen has 4 kids, and 2 dogs. Karen likes running and walking the dogs and loves helping teenagers meet God.
Vicki Cook (Worship Co-ordinator)
Vicki studied music at university but then branched off into a challenging career in social work. Her musical skills are still put to good use at Wotton Baptist Church, where she heads up a team of worship leaders and musicians. Vicki is passionate about encouraging people to encounter God through sung worship. She also experiments in writing songs for the church and is occasionally brave enough to try these out on the congregation. Vicki has a busy family life with her husband Mike, two teenagers and a dog. She loves walking in the local countryside and often has her nose in a book.
Jill Wilson (Kidzone)
Jill is a Christian, wife and mum of 2 daughters. She’s lived in Twickenham, Birmingham, Yate, and then moved to North Nibley in 2011 when she joined Wotton Baptist Church. She works part time as a GP in Yate and enjoys walking in the countryside and singing.
Nicola Clark-Smith (Overseas Mission)
Nicola grew up in a Christian family, accepted Jesus as her Saviour at a fairly young age and got baptised at 16. Following her baptism God placed a desire on her heart for overseas mission resulting in time spent in both Brazil and Mozambique. Now living in Berkeley, married and with three children, she enjoys teaching piano and guitar, and in quiet moments loves to read and crochet. She is looking forward to seeing where God leads and how He challenges us to answer the call to ‘go into all the world’ .
Vince Howell (Outreach)
