Ministers
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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.
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Tim Allen, Associate 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
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Danny Morris, Assistant Minister
Danny Morris is the Executive Director of International Needs UK, a Christian charity dedicated to transforming lives through local partnerships in countries such as Burkina Faso and Uganda. He is passionate about outreach and evangelism, ensuring that the church’s message and Gods love are clearly demonstrated in both word and action.
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Youth & Children's Team
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 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.
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 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.
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 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!
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Support Team
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 Leo Cardow, Purley Cross Centre Manager
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 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.
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 Mike Vamvadelis, Operations Manager
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 Emily Dixon, Operations 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.
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Lisa Eve, Operations Assistant
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.
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Nia Oggudah, Operations Assistant
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 travelling or planning her next adventure.
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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!
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Janice Walters, Finance Officer
Janice treasures peaceful moments in nature, often with her camera in hand, and enjoys a bit of baking when time allows. A mum to one son, she values the slower rhythms of life and the space they create for reflection and spiritual growth. She also appreciates connecting with friends when possible and is grateful to support the church behind the scenes |