People

Paul has been serving as Senior Minister of Shirley Baptist Church since November 2007. Previously he was a Baptist Minister in the London area. This is a very significant time in the life of the church, and Paul is encouraging the congregation to think creatively about how to be a central part of the local community. He says: "The Gospel is the power of God to bring salvation, peace and hope in a broken world. I am utterly convinced that Jesus is able to transform the lives of those who come to Him, and I pray that through the ministry of Shirley Baptist Church many more people will come to a living faith in Jesus Christ." Paul is married to Frances, and they have 3 children and 1 grandchild. For relaxation Paul enjoys reading and cycling. Paul and Frances also spend time visiting their family who are now scattered across the UK.

Jennie has been at Shirley Baptist Church since 2004. She was ordained as a minister in September 2007 and is serving as the Youth Minister here at SBC. Her passion is to see young people coming closer to Jesus and using the gifts that God has given them to serve within the local community. Jennie shares her house with Sooty the house rabbit and enjoys snowboarding and triathlons.

Jonathan and his family have been in the church for many years, and have taken a very full part in many aspects of church life. He says:

“This church is one small part of God’s family and I am pleased to be one small part of it.  It really is an extended family:  there are people who have been following the Christian journey for 70 years and others who are just starting or re-starting – I am inspired by teenagers with radical enthusiasm and  by older people who lived radical Christian lives fifty years ago and are still doing the same today.”

Trevor is the person who has been a member of Shirley Baptist Church longer than anyone else, and has therefore seen lots of changes through the years. He says:

“I first became involved at the age of 8 when my best friend persuaded me to join the Wolf Cubs at the Church. Having grown up through the various church organisations, becoming a member in 1944, I really feel at home and have many happy memories of the buildings and of personalities and am very grateful of the support I have received over the years.”