Who are we

We are an evangelical church. That means that we recognise the authority of the Bible and seek to live out its teaching in a relationship with Jesus Christ. We are serious about the Christian faith, and passionate to see it transforming lives. Gunnersbury is a 'Baptist' church, which means essentially two things: firstly, we are self-governing, and are entirely responsible for that we do. Secondly, we believe that when a person comes to their own decision to follow Christ they should be baptised. That said, people from various church backgrounds and none are happy to worship with us. The church is independent from any denomination, but we enjoy strong relationships with other churches, both locally and further afield. We are a member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.

 

Staff Team

Lewis Allen is the Pastor, and has served the church since 1998. Lewis read Classics and Theology at Cambridge, where he met his now wife, Sarah. The Allens live in Chiswick with their 5 young children. In addition to his responsibilities at church Lewis is a local school Governor and the Chaplain of Brentford Football Club. His interests include football and fly-fishing.

 

Paul Thompson, our Assistant Pastor, is from Northern Ireland. He studied Computer Science at Queen's, Belfast, and worked in the IT sector before training for Ministry at Oak Hill Theologcial College. He met his wife Yu Li there, who works in the airline industry. Paul enjoys the gym and is an occasional squash player. Paul is responsible for training and mentoring at Gunnersbury.

 

                Laurence Truett is our church Evangelist, working with us in  partnership with London City Mission. Laurence studied on the Cornhill Training Course and has a professional background in Estate Agency. Coming from the West Country he has kept up his passion for surfing, which might have to give way a little to Amy when they marry in October!

 

Rhian Williams works part-time as a pastoral assistant, with particular responsibility for women and youth work. She has a background in both nursing and special needs teaching, and runs her own business teaching and mentoring children excluded from mainstream education.  Rhian enjoys running, singing and keeping up with friends.

 

Elders and Deacons

 

Ron Talbot is a deacon and works with the sound system at our meetings. Married to Ann, they have 2 grown-up children. Ron became a Christian and was baptised at Gunnersbury in 1986. he works for a US global IT solutions company.

 

Barry McGovern joined the church 30 years ago, and is married to Janet, with 3 children. A deacon with responsibility for the church fabric, he teaches technology in a prep school. Has led many teams to the finals of the 'eco-marathon' contest.

 

 

Nigel Edwards first came to Gunnersbury in 1970, and became a Christian in 1971. He serves as an elder. He has 3 children, and works as a pharmacist for Hounslow Primary Care Trust.

 

 

Wendy Barber serves as deacon, and organises many of the events in the church. Formerly Wendy was a special needs teacher, and is a rugby and others sports enthusiast.

 

 

Marian and Brian Morris have been attending the church for 40 years. Marian organises many events, and serves as a deacon. She works as a secretary in a GP's practice, enjoys theatre, cinema, gardening, badminton, and walking in the countryside.

 

Rob Wilkinson serves as an elder, and is also responsible for music in the church. Married to Katie and with 2 young children, Rob joined Gunnersbury 17 years ago. Rob is a watchmaker by training, and currently works in the mobile phone industry.

 

Jonathan Milne works in management consultancy, and is church secretary. He is married to Abigail and they have 3 young children. Jonathan plays flute and sax, and the Milnes enjoy entertaining.

 

Mark Harvey has been attending Gunnersbury for 7 years, is married with 3 sons and serves as a deacon. A teacher of school mathematics, his interests include chess, golf, programming, and winning the ashes. Mark became a believer in 1979.

 

 

In the Office

Ryan Rudolph is a Gunnersbury apprentice studying at Oak Hill Theological College. Ryan is a passionate South African, and is active here in youth and children's work.

 

                   Jean is our administrator, responsible for keeping everyone and everything shipshape. Jean worked with WEC, a Christian missionary organisation, for over thirty years before her retirement, serving in the Gambia and in WEC's UK office, in Gerard's Cross, Bucks.