Leadership

We believe God gives everyone abilities and we see it as part of our work to encourage and develop those abilities. We do this to allow everyone to live their life to the full and as part of that, take the fullest part in worshipping God together.

We have an elected leadership team who work together to seek God’s will for the Church. Each member of the team coordinates a particular area of God’s work here.
 
 

Peter WallsPeter Walls

  - is our secretary. He lives in nearby Welton with his wife Alison and has two grown up children and two grandchildren. He has been involved in different churches in England and Wales for as long as he can remember! He used to be an HR director and now does some non-executive work at a national Baptist level as well as for a multi-academy education trust and a museum. 
 

Ivan Martin 2017Ivan Martin

 - is our treasurer.
 

Kevin Appleton 2022Kevin Appleton

- is married to Claire. He is an occasional preacher and is also the deacon responsible for teaching, discipleship, outreach and evangelism. Kevin works as a non-executive director these days, following a lengthy career in industry, which has taken him and his family to different parts of the world. His leisure interests include hanging out with his children and grandchildren, Rugby (especially Northampton Saints), taking detailed instructions in the garden and reluctantly keeping fit!

 
 

2022 11 tim clarke 04Tim Clarke

- is married to Pauline and they have been worshipping at Long Buckby Baptist Church for over 30 years. He works in the pig industry for a local company. Tim is responsible for fabric (the maintenance of the church and manse).
 
 

Hilary Lonsdale 2023Hilary Lonsdale

 - is married to Chris, they have two children. Currently a stay at home Mum, her interests include crafting and gardening including running a small allotment.  Hilary is responsible for coordinating fellowship events and communications.
 

peter moyes 2023Peter Moyes

 - manages a farming business in Thornby. He and his wife, Linda, have four grown up children. Peter is the deacon responsible for prayer, worship and service delivery and for welcoming people to our services.
 

colin smarttColin Smartt

 - is married to Narina. He was born in London but his parents originated from Guyana (South America), the only English speaking country in the continent. His interests include cricket, football, gardening & music. Colin is passionate about praise & worship & the advancement of the Kingdom of God. He is the deacon responsible for pastoral support, food bank referrals, homegroups & seniors.
 
Paul Speed-Andrews 2022

Paul Speed-Andrews

– is responsible for children, youth and safeguarding. He has been a Professional Engineer for more than 20 years and currently works for Nissan developing the next generation of vehicles for Europe. Paul is married to Sarah and they have 6 children aged from 13 to 22 as well as 2 dogs. A keen musician, he also plays in a traditional brass band and enjoys playing the piano in his spare time (yes he does get some!).