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 Staff Team

Please find below an introduction to our pastoral and support teams.
 
JamesCollins2019 smallJames Collins, Senior Minister
James is greatly interested in people and alongside his strong interest in academic theology, he strives to communicate the relevance and usefulness of Christianity to 'real life'.  For latest news from James, click here
  p1Carol Vamvadelis, PA to the Senior Minister
     
Tim Allen 2023 croppedTim 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.
 
  Chris Roe 7by5Chris Roe, Worship Pastor
Chris is a worship leader, pastor, guitar player and singer/songwriter, and has been in full time Christian ministry since the year 2000. He has a Masters Degree in Pastoral Care and was the Club Chaplain of Crystal Palace Football Club from 2005 to 2023. Chris is married to Karen and has two grown up daughters.
     
Powell.Charlie7by5Charlie 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.
Charlie enjoys watching football, playing football and talking football. Charlie is usually a happy presence, who is prone to the occasional grumpy day!  
  Michael & Grace OggudahMichael & Grace Oggudah, Interim Children's & Families Leader
 
     
Cardow Leo 2016Leo Cardow, Purley Cross Centre Manager 
 
  Lucia Wood 3x4Lucia Wood, Youth & Children's Intern
Lucia has been attending Purley Baptist Church 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 and children to get involved too!
 
     
MikeVam2019 smallMike Vamvadelis, Operations Manager
 
  DIXON EmilyEmily Dixon, Office Manager
Emily is conscientious - according to old school reports. When not plate-spinning in the Church Office, Emily enjoys being physically active - tennis, running, being outdoors, any other sports and quality time with extended family. Married to Patrick, they have one school-aged son.
     
Ezster McLeanEszter McLean, Administrator
Eszter is a mother of two young children and a loving daughter to the most amazing Heavenly Father. Her aim in life is to do the best she possibly can and become the person God envisioned her to be with her strengths & weaknesses, talents & shortcomings, and to encourage & support people around her to do the same.
  Finance Officer
     
PaulLane2019Paul Lane, Caretaker
Paul started his role at PBC in December 2007, having previously worked in banking. He first came to the church aged 7 in 1970, was baptised aged 15, and has seen many changes! Paul describes his experience at PBC 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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