Meet the Elders
At Bethel Witham we follow the New Testament style of Church Leadership. Chris Taylor is the man called by God to lead here at Bethel Witham as Pastor and he has a team of Elders. Click on links for more information about those in Church.
Chris Taylor - Pastor
I have been honoured to serve as the pastor of Bethel Witham since September 1st, 2018. My wonderful wife, Suzy, and our two children, Luke and Arran, join me in our dedication to the well-being of our community.
My passion lies in spreading the love of Christ and positively impacting our neighborhood. I believe the church plays a crucial role in this mission, and I am committed to leading Bethel Witham in fulfilling that purpose.
I feel a special calling towards evangelism and prophecy, as outlined in Ephesians 4:11. Guided by the Holy Spirit, I strive to share the Gospel and encourage others in their faith journey.
With a clear vision for our church's future and reliance on God's strength, I am excited about the journey ahead. Together, let us continue to grow in faith and serve our community with love and compassion.
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David Cameron - Elder
I have been a member of Bethel since 1987, when aged 19 I encountered Jesus for the first time at an old-fashioned style outreach meeting, with a visiting evangelist. I decided to follow Jesus that day and know that God has transformed my life and faithfully been with me through every circumstance.
I have been serving as an Elder at Bethel for 12 years now. I am married to Mel, who has been a lifelong member of Bethel, having been born into the church! We have been married for 30 years and have two adult daughters, Georgia and Isabel. I am employed as a retail manager for Tesco, currently working at their Braintree, Notley Store. In my spare time I enjoy watching football, playing walking football, going on walks with my family, and listening to Indie music. I love getting along concerts when I can.
Gary Fisher - Elder
I’m married to Shelly and have one daughter, Poppy. I’m a teacher by profession, currently working as a deputy head in a large primary school in Chelmsford. In my spare time, you will probably find me at the allotment or trying to improve my Parkrun times. It’s about 30 years ago since I turned up at Bethel on a visit back from university, becoming a Christian soon after. Since that time I’ve been slowly coming to realise the depths of what it means to be a Christian and who we are in Christ. ‘The truth will set you free’ Jesus said. My heart is to preach the transforming Word of God, to preach Jesus and see lives changed and relationships restored.
Dann Smith - Elder
My wife, Phoebe and I have been members at Bethel Christian Fellowship since 2017. We have two rescue dogs: Tori and Pip. We serve on the refreshments and prayer team. We also lead and host the 18-30 ministry at BCF. Outside of church, I enjoy going to the gym and playing the guitar. I am also studying for a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology, with the Open University and should graduate in 2020. I’ve been in love with Christ for 23 years and teach mostly on prophecy and apologetics.
Wayne Nicholls - Elder
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Luke Kingsford - Elder
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