GILGAL BAPTIST CHURCH (GBC) - Key Persons
I have been attending Gilgal since 2011 and have been a deacon here since 2014. I currently lead the Administration Ministry team - we are a busy team, having many responsibilities including church directory, use of premises arrangements, news sheet production, annual report, deacons and church meeting minutes, policy updates, pulpit supplies and church rotas. Since 2018 I have worked for The Message Trust- a worldwide movement passionately sharing the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions with the hardest to reach young people and communities.
Job Titles:
- Deacon - Discipleship and Prayer
I've been attending Gilgal since about 2000, when I moved to Porthcawl with my parents and for my work. I led Gilgal Ladies Fellowship for a number of years and am part of the team that operates the Prayer Chain. For the last 2 years I have been the deacon with responsibility for Discipleship. I also alternate with Carolynne Gillard in leading the Friday house group.
Job Titles:
- Deacon - Children 's, Family and Youth
My husband John and I joined Gilgal in 2013, a year after we relocated to Porthcawl. I am a retired teacher and responsible for all aspects of our children, families and youth ministry and related activities. Concerning youth ministry, I work closely with our Youth Pastor.
I started attending Gilgal as a babe in arms with my parents and sister. I was baptised and became a member in 1967. Apart from some years living abroad I have been attending since then. I became a deacon in 2007 and lead the Pastoral Ministry Team. This includes the vestibule welcome rota, visiting team, church away days or weekends and social events.
We moved to Porthcawl in 2017 to be near the sea and joined Gilgal! It is again a privilege to serve the Lord as a deacon, with the Evangelism Ministry Team as my main focus. This involves coordinating outreach - Alpha, Good Friday, Christmas, Elvis Weekend, in Trecco Bay - and generally trying to stimulate the church to "make Jesus better known".
I have been attending Gilgal since 2011 and a deacon since 2013. I am currently the deacon responsible for community activities and relationships. This includes initiatives undertaken with other churches in Porthcawl and liaison with charities and local authorities.
I have been attending Gilgal since 1980, when I moved to Porthcawl. I have been a deacon for most of that time, had a spell as Church Secretary 5 years and my main role now is as Treasurer, with responsibility for looking after the church finances. I am also currently taking the lead on our building redevelopment project.
I moved to Porthcawl in 1977 and joined Gilgal. I became baptised with five other ladies. I soon became involved in Sunday School, Boys Brigade and Young Wives as we were known then. I joined the Leadership Team this year and have responsibility for World Mission.
I am Church secretary, responsible for all aspects of church administration. I am also a safeguarding trustee, worship ministry team leader, a member of the administration team and evangelism committee. I have been attending Gilgal for 20 years.
I have been attending Gilgal since early 2017, and was elected a Deacon in 2021. I have responsibility for communications, which includes our website, news sheet, social media presence, leaflets and posters. We also periodically produce our Gilgal Magazine, for which I head up the editorial committee.
Married to Carolynne with two adult children. Senior Pastor since 2010, formerly pastor at Station Road, Orpington 1985-89, and Zion, Ebbw Vale 1989-2010. Chaplain to Bridgend Ravens RFC. My task is to honour Jesus Christ, and to help develop 'Word and Spirit' ministry in our church.
I'm Natalie and I've been the Children's Worker here at Gilgal since January 2022, but have attended Gilgal since 2018. I really feel my role is to assist children as they learn who God is, encourage them to see that God has an amazing plan for their life, and to support them as they flourish in their relationship with God.