I was born into a Christian home and a very loving environment. My parents were (and remain) a great example to me, putting God first in both Christian theory and day-to-day practice. I struggled from a young age with a skeptically minded tendency, questioning if God was real, even though I very much wanted to believe that he was and that life had real purpose and meaning. I believe I was converted sometime in my mid-teens (though looking back I find it hard to be certain), but I do know that I became increasingly convinced that Jesus Christ was God the Son in human form with unique authority to give us right standing with God the Father.
I was a teacher for nearly two decades and just under halfway through this period, I began to think that I should carefully consider entering the Christian ministry. This intensified, reaching a critical point in the summer of 2009. But I did not begin preaching regularly until 2013. I first preached at Ebenezer, Melksham in June of that year. On September 1st 2014, I became the pastor of the church, and feel privileged to serve God in this way. Furthermore, my fellow church officers, members, and congregation are a God honouring and very caring group of Christian people, for which I give thanks.
Kate and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in 2022. We have two daughters, Evangeline and Isabella, both of whom have made very clear professions of faith in Jesus Christ as their personal saviour.
I grew up in a small village 8 miles west of Salisbury. I’m the youngest of 4 brothers and my Christian parents took us all to church from a very young age. Growing up I went to Sunday School and learnt about the Bible.
Although I believed the Bible and what it said about why Jesus came to die, I didn’t apply it to me. During my teens I started to become more concerned about my standing before God. I began to think seriously about my need for forgiveness knowing that I couldn’t get to heaven on my own strength. I became a Christian when I was 15 years old and was baptised a year later.
I’ve lived in Melksham since 2004 along with my wife Sarah, two daughters, and our dog Poppy. We’ve been members at Ebenezer since 1998. We’re a very friendly bunch of people and look to share the message of the gospel with those who meet with us.
I work in the FinTech industry and work from home, apart from the odd visit to see my colleagues in London or Bath. To relax, I enjoy cooking, walking the dog, and generally getting out in the fresh air.
I was greatly blessed to grow up with Christian parents. In our home, church was never an optional extra - if there was a meeting at church, we would be there. I’m very thankful for the upbringing I had, but I also learned that growing up in a Christian home wasn’t enough to make me a Christian.
In my early teens, I still went to church, but only because I had to. I didn’t want to be there, I didn’t want anything to do with God. That rebellion quickly got me into trouble, both at home and at school.
On one particular occasion, I was summoned to the headmaster’s office. For the first time in ages, I prayed. God answered that prayer in a very clear and obvious way.
From that point on, so many of the things I’d been taught at church began to make sense. I realised that I was guilty before God and that I needed the salvation that only Jesus could give.
Now, more than 25 years later, I can look back and see just how good God has been to me. Time and again, He has answered my prayers in remarkable ways, often surprising me with His kindness and faithfulness.
Laura and I were married in 2015, and God has blessed us with three wonderful children: Chloe, Keziah, and Joshua. We moved to the church in Melksham in 2024. It has been a real joy to be part of the church here and to see God at work building His church.
