Leadership Team
The overall leadership of Emmanuel Christian Centre rests with the Senior Minister and Elders.
Other leaders are responsible for the day-to-day management and ministry.
Darren Roy
Senior Minister
Darren Roy is an ordained Minister.
His leadership and teaching is based on knowing God.
David Smith
Elder
David Smith serves as an Elder.
He's an encourager, a coach and an example to the flock.
Adrian Tamblyn-Watts
Centre Manager
Adrian is prophetic teacher serving as our Centre Manager. He loves to make theology accessible to all.
Lisa Smith
Chaplain
Lisa is our Chaplain serving students and young adults. She loves to see young people thrive.
House Group Leaders
Our House Group leaders are at the heart of life at Emmanuel. They aim to foster a sense of community by providing opportunities for members to build relationships, grow spiritually, receive support, pray and learn.
David & Lisa
The Smith's lead, coach, encourage and support. They care for the underdog- that everyone may thrive.
Paul & Karen
The Sedgwick's want to make people feel loved, welcomed and connected. Hospitality should be their middle name!
Colin & Sue
The Thornhill's aim to make everyone feel special and loved. Matthew 5:7 is their life message; mercy.
Stuart & Elizabeth
The Matthews' demonstrate God's pastoral heart and they love to see people grow into more of God's love.
Abbey Smith
Abbey leads the youth with her caring, compassionate, joyful, and Jesus-loving personality.
Church Council
This is our board of trustees.
Their role is to ensure the charity is administered in line with our charitable purposes and legal requirements.
The current members of the Church Council are:
Darren Roy (Chair), David Smith, Lynne Matthews, Colin Thornhill, Pia Sonnek, Paul Sedgwick.