We are excited to announce that Chris Shaw will be joining us on 17/05/2022 as Hope Church's new Pastor!

Ben is a strategic thinker, an easygoing leader and a hardworking dad to two kids. He brings the much needed order and organisation to our team. 

For his (not so) 9-5 he works in I.T. management for the NHS.

Favourite joke:

Why couldn't the pony sing a lullaby? Because she was a little horse!

Favourite bible verse: 

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40 verse 31

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Jo has been at Hope Church for the past 7 years, and joined our team just before Covid hit. With great ideas and tonnes of passion and energy, Jo brings fun, humility and openness to the leadership team. 

For her day job she manages small people, imparts wisdom, puts up with fart jokes and well .... she is a primary school teacher ... enough said!

Favourite joke: 

"cannot be repeated as it is about a butt crack!"

Favourite bible verse:

You have searched me, Lord, and you know me...Psalm 139

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Mary has been a member of Hope Church for over 30 years and has much experience and knowledge of past history of the Church to offer. She retired from a teaching career several years ago and has a heart for young people. She also has a passion for supporting senior and vulnerable Church members.

Favourite joke -  You come from Dust, You will return to Dust.

Thats why I don't Dust.

It could be someone I know!

Favourite bible verse
Psalm 46 v10
Be still and know that I am God. 

Helen is our community outreach worker, with a passion and a desire to see the church expand its reach and come alongside different people from all walks of life. She is thoughtful, loves getting to know people and brings so much energy to our team. 

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Matt joined the team in September 2021, but has over 12 years experience working with Children and Young people.

Matt is a proud Welshman and follows the sterotype of being a huge rugby fan! He can often be found spending his Saturday afternoon either on the rugby pitch or in front of the TV watching it! Alongside rugby Matt loves being outside whatever the weather building dens and exploring with his two young boys!

Favourite joke: 

Have you heard about the magic tractor?
Well one day as it was driving down the road, it just turned into a field!

Favourite bible verse:

"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching." - 1 Timothy 4: 12-13

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