Meet the team

Dave

Elder

Dave became a Christian at the age of 13 after hearing a talk at a Christmas carol service. He works in the oil industry, and it was a company move that brought him, his wife, and their two children to Derbyshire from Sussex in 2001. In his spare time, Dave enjoys reading non-fiction, travelling, and watching sport.

Joni

Elder

Joni is married to Jennie and they have two children, Gracie and Jack. He works full time for Foundation Matters, a Christian charity that primarily runs camps for children and young people. When not working, he loves to spend time with his family or reading a good book.

Pete

Elder

Pete is married to Julie and is a proud father of four grown-up children. Before retiring, he worked as an engineer on the railways. These days, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and indulging his lifelong love of all things railway. Pete has been actively involved in the life of the church since it began on Pilgrims Way in 1997.

Alan

Deacon

Alan is married with two children and lives locally. He works as an engineer in Derby. Alan grew up in a Christian home in Northern Ireland and trusted in Jesus from a young age. He helps with the children’s work and homegroups at church. In his spare time, he enjoys Formula 1, computer games, and cycling.

Andy

Deacon

Andy is married to Ros and has three children and a granddaughter. He works as a manager in car bumper manufacturing for JLR. He grew up in a Christian home in Derby and came to trust in Jesus at the age of 16. After a time living in the North East, Andy moved to Stenson Fields Christian Fellowship in 2012. He enjoys family time, DIY projects, walking, and watching rugby.

Jem

Explorers & LIFE