We have five elders in the leadership team along with many other ministry leaders which we call deacons. The elders meet regularly to pray and discuss the best ways to lead the church. They are all involved in pastoral care, housegroup leadership, leading meetings and preaching.
Robert Fernandez
Robert Fernandez co-ordinates our involvement with mission partners. Robert and his wife Jacqui, have five grown up children. The family have lived in Haywards Heath since 1974 and been members of the church most of that time. His other work is providing consultancy for Facilities Management projects & training.
Nick McQuaker
Nick & his wife, Sarah have two children & have lived in Haywards Heath since 1996 when Nick began working full time in the Church. In September 2009 he became Director of Training & Development for Sussex Gospel Partnership. Nick worked as an electronics engineer in the nuclear industry before training for full time ministry.
Graham Nicholls
Graham Nicholls became an elder in December 2001. He has been a member of the church since 1994. Graham is married to Caroline and has three grown up children. He has been working full time for the Church since January 2007. Prior to that Graham worked in the computer software industry. Graham preaches most weeks helps lead the youth and children’s work and our community involvement through Saltworkz Café.
Les White
Les White is married to Marion and they have four grown up children. He was converted from a completely non-Christian background through the door-to-door work carried out by the church here in 1977. Les works as an environmental consultant in the gas and oil industry and travels in Europe regularly. Les is involved in pastoral care and has overall responsibility for the church finances.
Mark Ventham
Mark moved to Haywards Heath in 2009 with his wife, Ros, and their two sons, when he became one of the full-time paid elders. Previously Mark was studying at Oakhill Theological college and prior to this he was an assistant Pastor for seven years for a church in Warwickshire. Mark preaches most weeks and co-ordinates the corporate evangelism.