Staff Team

Here is an introduction to our pastoral and support teams.

Ministers
James Collins, Senior Minister James is deeply interested in people and, alongside his academic passion for theology, is committed to showing how Christianity speaks into everyday life. Whether through running marathons, reading widely, or enjoying a good comedy show, he values the ways faith connects with real human experience and seeks to make that connection clear in his ministry. For latest news from James, click here.
Tim Allen, Assistant Minister Tim has certainly been bred (even if he wasn’t born) in Croydon. He is passionate about whole life discipleship and particularly working with Young Adults. He enjoys drinking well-bodied coffee, cycling and playing the guitar, although not all at the same time. You’ll often find Tim with his head in a book
Youth & Children's Team
Michael Oggudah, Children's & Families Leader Michael is passionate about health, fitness and children’s ministry, inspired by the impact of his own teachers. He believes in nurturing faith from a young age and loves supporting families. Whether he’s teaching, training or simply listening, Michael brings heart, energy and encouragement to all he does - this is often after a daily gym session.		Grace Oggudah, Children's & Families Leader Grace is passionate about families and loves supporting women and children at PBC. She encourages faith, well-being and holistic living. Joyful and energetic, she enjoys travel, food, deep conversations, quiet moments - and a good smoothie! She’s grateful to serve in ministry with her husband.
Charlie Powell, Youth Worker Charlie is passionate about young people and enjoys looking for ways to integrate all ages into worship and serving. Charlie grew up locally in Bromley. He enjoys watching football, playing football and talking football. He is usually a happy presence, although is prone to the occasional grumpy day! He also loves to be creative within his role.		Lucia Wood, Student Youth Worker Lucia has been attending PBC since arriving from New Zealand in 2007. She hopes that through this role, she can help families find community in the church, just like her family did! Lucia's degree in Photography has come in handy for serving others. She loves all things creative, especially when she can encourage the youth to get involved too!
Support Team
Leo Cardow, Purley Cross Centre Manager		Carol Vamvadelis, PA to the Senior Minister Carol is from South Africa and hopes to have a British accent one day. She and husband Mike, were involved in ministry in SA for most of their lives before moving to the UK in 2010. She is passionate about her job at PBC. She loves spending time at coffee shops and of course time with the grandkids.
Mike Vamvadelis, Operations Manager		Emily Dixon, Office Manager Emily is conscientious... according to her school reports. When not plate-spinning in the Church Office, she enjoys tennis, running and other sports, time outdoors plus quality time with extended family. Married to Patrick, they have one school-aged son.
Camille Foune, Administrator Camille loves encouraging and hosting others. She believes everyone’s’ gift makes room for them and so loves to support others in pursuit of their dreams. She loves eating out, adventuring to new places, but equally spending time by herself. Family is important to her and when not at PBC, she can be found running after her 3 kids and trying to survive them with her husband readily available to rescue her sanity.		Nia Oggudah, Administrator Nia is a social butterfly who loves building real connections and getting to know people. Passionate about creativity, she enjoys pushing herself to the limit in everything she does. Outside of church, you’ll likely find her traveling or planning her next adventure.
Lisa Eve, Administrator Lisa has been attending PBC since she found Jesus and was baptised in 2006. She enjoys lots of activities including art, slogging up mountains in France, Italy & Switzerland, and being part of an ultra/trail running support team for her son. She retired from the NHS in 2023 and joined the plate spinning activities in the PBC Office in 2024.		Paul Lane, Caretaker Paul started his role at PBC in 2007, having previously worked in banking. He first came to the church aged 7, was baptised at 15 and has seen many changes at PBC over the years! He describes his time here as the best - I feel this is my 2nd home and I am very blessed to have the best job in the world!