The people who help us tick
Church is a team effort. Here are some of the people who help lead, care for and serve our church family — though it takes every one of us to make TBC what it is.
Our Leadership
Serving and leading together — the people who help lead, care for and guide the life and direction of our church family.
David Taylor
Pastor
David has been Pastor and Team Leader at TBC since 2011. He has been a Christian since childhood and is passionate about helping others come to know Christ too. He loves the community of Thatcham and is a regular visitor to local schools. He always enjoys meeting new people so do get in touch if you’d like a coffee and a chat.
Sarah Wylie
Church Coordinator
Sarah has been a follower of Jesus since she was a child. She and her husband moved to Thatcham with their family in 2001. Sarah is based in the church office during the week (Tuesdays to Fridays) and combines her role as co-ordinator with extending the welcome of TBC to those from other countries who have recently joined us. She loves sitting round a table getting to know people over good food from around the world.
Dave Carter
Treasurer
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1 v 6
Steve Goss
Adult Discipleship
Steve is married to Zoe. They moved to West Berkshire in 2016 and settled in Thatcham Baptist Church in 2021. Steve's background is in business, specifically in marketing roles, but for the last 20 years he has led a Christian discipleship ministry. He has a heart for teaching and discipleship.
Liz Spencer
Worship & Music
Liz lives in Cold Ash with her husband Nick & the youngest of their five children. She was brought up in a Christian family & made the choice to follow Jesus for herself at the age of 11. “I’m looking forward to serving our church family & the local community too. It‘s exciting to see what God is going to do next!
Anne Stopher
Pastoral
Anne has been a Christian for many years and started attending TBC in 2016 where she was baptised in September 2021. Originally from Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, Anne moved to Berkshire in 1987 to be married. She has two grown up sons and enjoys a variety of outdoor sports as well as running a music group for pre-school children.
Carol Collis
Prayer
Carol has been part of TBC since moving to Thatcham in 1998, and loves being part of the fellowship. She became a Christian as a teenager and is married to Jason and has two lovely grown up children. She works locally as a Primary school teacher, and loves helping with children’s work at Church. She has a passion for prayer in many forms, women’s ministry, and organises the odd event at TBC!
Wendell Lam
Deacon
Wendell looks after our church website and IT systems. When he’s not keeping our digital tools running smoothly, he enjoys spending time with family and friends at local parks, the leisure centre or around Station Road.
Maggie MacGregor
Secretary
Bio coming soon.
Drew Kerr
Youth
Drew grew up in South Africa and moved to Britain in 2003. He has been attending TBC since 2023. He is married to Ruth and has 3 children. He is passionate about youth work and is a self-employed Tree Surgeon.
Robin Appleby
Deacon
Robin has lived in Thatcham and been attending TBC since 2001 along with his wife Mary who introduced him to Christianity whilst at University. He has two adult 'boys' who have grown up in the Church family and is active in youth work and safeguarding. Outside of Church, Robin works in mapping and is a passionate fan of Nottingham Forest!
Everyone should feel safe here
The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk matters deeply to us. If you have a concern, please speak to one of our Designated Persons.
Safeguarding Trustee
Robin Appleby
Oversees safeguarding on behalf of the trustees.
Want to get in touch?
Our welcome team and office are always happy to help. Drop us a line and we'll point you to the right person.