We are currently without a minister. During this time we have a group of elders and trustees to carry the church on during this period.
Elders
John Hughes
Angela Ayres
Alex Drury - Gorham
Roger Case
Penny Smoker - Trust Secretary
Penny is retired having lived and worked in the United States for fourteen years where she was the personal assistant to the Senior Pastor of a large Southern Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
As well as being Trust Secretary Penny also volunteers at the Church one morning a week, where she manages the front desk and produces the weekly notice sheet, room schedule and updates the Church notices. Penny is married to Kevin, with two sons and four grand- children.
Kevin Gardener - Treasurer
Kevin has been a member of the Seaford Baptist Church for over three years. Kevin is married to Lilly and they moved to the UK in 2001 from Cape Town, South Africa. They have lived in various counties in the UK, having to move due to Kevin’s project management career. Kevin and Lilly live in Newhaven and have a daughter who lives in Denton and a son who lives on the Isle of Wight.
Kevin is now retired but has been active in participating in church responsibilities in the past. These include church treasurer, leading Bible studies, pre-marriage counselling and youth work.
As well as being the treasurer and a trustee, Kevin is part of the DIY team and the sound desk team.
Jeff Herring - Trustee
Angela Ayres - Pastoral Trustee
I have been a member of Seaford Baptist Church since I was a young person. I came to faith at a Covenanter camp and have been involved in many areas of the church and church life. I have volunteered within the youth work both in Transformers and the Friday night youth club (when it originally was called Interface). I was also chair of the Women’s group known as Ladies Contact Club. I have been a member of the World Mission Team as well as helping to run Who Let the Dads Out (pre pandemic).
I have had several jobs since leaving school. When I left school I went to work for Boots the Chemist in Eastbourne on the chemist/pharmacy counter and then worked my way up to acting Department Manager. I took time out to have the girls. I returned to work when they went to school and worked in nursing homes and primary schools in Seaford and Peacehaven. I’m also involved in the Flower Arranging Team.
Rodney Reed - Trustee
Fifty years ago through ‘Youth for Christ’ and an evangelical Baptist Church in Redruth I heard the Gospel, was Born Again and Baptised by total immersion in 1969. From Baptism and Church Membership in Cornwall, there were several years as a Deacon of the Warley Baptist Church. A ‘Prepare for Service’ course Certificate (TEE) from the Bristol Baptist College and an interview by the West Midlands Baptist Ministerial Recognition Committee had my wife Ann and me in the Handsworth Baptist Church Centre in Birmingham and me on the BUGB List of Nationally Recognised Pastors (now listed as ‘retired and living in Seaford’). Six years as Lay Pastor then we were Called away to training at the BMS, International Mission Centre. An interview by the Candidate Board of BMS confirmed our international Call and placed us for nine years in Bangladesh as ‘Business as Mission’, Creation Care - pollution prevention in textile factories and tanneries sponsored by BMS. In my working life I gained experience in ‘Health and Safety’ and ‘Safeguarding’. ​ I served as one of the Pastors for a Church Plant in a 5-star hotel in Dhaka. I am currently the Chair of the Early Birds Preschool Committee.
Linda Lord
I came to faith in the mid 80’s and was baptised at Newhaven Baptist Church. On moving to Lewes I worshipped at St. John sub Castro where I was actively engaged in Church life and attended a house group. Moving to Seaford 19 years ago I started attending SBC where I met my husband, Colin. As my Mother’s health began to deteriorate Colin and I would take her to her Church at Southover in Lewes which is where we were married in 2011. On leaving School I went to work for a Firm of Solicitors. After taking my Legal Executive exams I specialised in Conveyancing but also gained experience in Probate, Matrimonial and Litigation. My last employment was for our Family Solicitor in Lewes until his retirement.
I was received into membership of SBC at Easter 2023. I now lead the weekly OASIS Fellowship Group with the support of a strong Committee
Staff
Richard Faulkner - Facilities Co-ordinator
Richard was born in West London and spent 30 years in the Travel industry working in all aspects and then gained experience in an engineering firm and as an Expeditor in the supply chain.
I have been married to Elke my wife for nearly 10 years and we moved down to Seaford in the summer of 2016 for work purposes. When I was younger I enjoyed all sports, playing a lot of football and cricket. I enjoy long walks with my wife over the Downs and along the seafront in Eastbourne and here in Seaford. I so enjoy my work now at SBC and look forward to helping people and facilitating all the diverse groups that use our building.
Alex Drury ~ Gorham -Youth & Young Adults
Alex is our youth and young adults worker, running the Friday night youth club, Sunday school, school assemblies and other events through out the week.
He's worked with young people and youth groups for the past 12 years. He has also spent time in Nepal and India working in church there, and looks forward to heading back there soon!
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Alex is assisted by Naomi Ayres, our Youth/Office Support Worker. He is currently working towards a qualification for the Baptist Union's Recognised Local Minister's course.
Naomi Ayres - Youth and Office Support Worker
Naomi was born in Eastbourne and raised in Seaford. She has been attending Seaford Baptist Church from a young age. She is a supporter Chelsea Football Club and is passionate about football/sport being equal and accessible for everyone.
Naomi is our Youth/Office Support Worker. She supports Alex with the Youth and Young Peoples work within SBC. She also works in the church office and is a key person on the Audio/Visual team.