The Team

David Taylor

Pastor

David has been Pastor and Team Leader at TBC since June 2011. He has been a Christian since childhood and is passionate about encouraging others to know Christ too. He loves the community of Thatcham and is often to be seen sipping a coffee with friends in Costa which he tells us is work. "Whether you think of yourself as a Christian or not, if I can be of any help to you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I look forward to meeting you.” Email: david@thatchambaptist.org.uk

Josh Nixon

Pastoral Apprentice

Josh recently moved to Thatcham to work with the church. Josh enjoys sharing the good news of Jesus, spending time with friends and family, football and reading in that order. "If you have any questions about the Christian faith, or I can be of any help to you, don't hesitate to get in touch" Email: josh@thatchambaptist.org.uk

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. sarah@thatchambaptist.org.uk

Deacons

The Deacons are the elected leadership team of Thatcham Baptist Church. They meet every month to plan the mission, ministries and activities of the Church as well as organising the Church finances and caring for the upkeep of the Church building and Manse.

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

Deacon (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

Deacon (Worship and 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

Deacon (secretary and 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

Deacon (Prayer)

Mark Hurd

Deacon (evangelism)

Mark is married to Charlene. They were married at TBC and are proud parents.

Drew Kerr

Deacon (Youth)