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Our Elders
Our Elders
At Bethel Witham, the elders are responsible for the spiritual oversight of the church. Their role is to shepherd the church family with prayer, wisdom and humility, helping to guard the teaching, support pastoral care, and discern God’s direction together.
Eldership at Bethel is not about hierarchy or position. It is about shared responsibility, accountability before God, and serving the church for its health and growth.
The elders work closely with the pastor and leadership teams to ensure the church remains faithful to Scripture, united in purpose, and caring towards one another.
What do the elders do?
What do the elders do?
The elders are responsible for:
Spiritual oversight and direction
Prayer and discernment
Supporting pastoral care and wellbeing
Safeguarding biblical teaching and values
Encouraging unity, maturity and discipleship
Day-to-day ministry and preaching are led by the pastor, supported by staff and volunteers, with governance and charity matters overseen by the Church Council.
Meet the Elders
Meet the Elders
Our elders come from different backgrounds and professions, but each brings a heart for the church and a commitment to serve faithfully.
Chris Taylor
Pastor
Chris leads Bethel Witham as pastor. His heart is to see people encounter the transforming hope of Jesus and to help the church grow in depth, health and discipleship. He provides spiritual leadership, teaching and pastoral oversight across the life of the church.
Contact pastor@bethelwitham.org
Mob: 07908 841307
David Cameron
Elder
David has been part of Bethel for many years and serves with a strong pastoral heart. He brings wisdom, faithfulness and a deep care for people, alongside many years of experience within the church family.
Gary Fisher
Elder
Gary serves as an elder alongside his work in education. He has a heart for teaching and seeing lives changed through the truth of the gospel.
Dann Smith
Elder
Dann oversees the prophetic ministry within the church and has a heart for prayer. He serves through prayerful oversight and discernment, supporting the church as it seeks to walk closely with God.
Luke Kingsford
Elder
Luke serves as an elder with a heart for people and a genuine care for the wellbeing of the church family. He values relationships and takes time to listen, encourage and support others, helping people feel welcomed and cared for within the life of the church. Luke is committed to serving faithfully and contributing to the spiritual health and unity of Bethel Witham.
Wayne Nicholls
Elder
Wayne serves as an elder with a practical, can-do approach and a willingness to help wherever it is needed. He has a particular heart to see men grow and go further in their walk with Christ, while also being ready to support and encourage anyone within the church family. Wayne values faith that is lived out in everyday life and brings a dependable, hands-on presence to the leadership team.
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