As a Baptist Church, the Membership gathers to discern the mind of Christ and make decisions together
about the life, ministry and mission of the church.
However, the church also appoint leaders as Charity Trustees to oversee
the strategic vision, pastoral care and spiritual life of the church.
The Leadership Team is made up of the
Minister, Church Officers (Secretary and Treasurer) and the Deacons.
The Staff Team is made up of the
Minister, Children & Family Leader and Church Administrator
Leadership Team
We are currently in a time of pastoral vacancy and are working together as a church family
to discern the mind of Christ as we look to appoint a new minister
through the Baptist Union Settlement Process.
Vacancy
Chris Swan
Mark Jones
Gillian Mason
Karen Hanson
Paula Jones
Andy Brockbank
Man Lan Adams
Pete Dixon
Staff Team
Vacancy
Minister
Tanya Lord
Children and Families Leader
Tanya is married to her amazing husband for over 22 years and they have a beautiful daughter. She has a Diploma in Children’s Mission and Ministry, and has led or been involved with children’s work for over 20 years. She has a passion to inspire, encourage and equip others in their journey of faith with God. As well as being our Children and Families Leader, Tanya is also involved in prayer and prophetic ministry. She has also been inspired to create, write and lead ‘Ablaze Worship’ which is multi-sensory worship inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is the author of ‘God Can… Do Infinitely More Than We Ever Dare Ask or Imagine!’.
Vicky Ford
Church Administrator
Vicky is married to Matthew and has three sons, Joshua, Daniel & Samuel. She has worked at OBC in the Church Office since November 2021, having previously Vicky worked in the Welfare Department of the RAF Association. Vicky studied at Kingdom Faith Bible College and has been to many countries on mission. In her own time, she enjoys cooking, reading and crafts.
