Our Leadership Team
Our church is led by our pastor and elders, who work together with our deacons to give the church direction and oversight.
Our Elders
Chris is married to Lynette, and has 4 grown up children. Together they have many shared years of experience working with hurting people. Prior to coming to Burton Elim in 2022, Chris worked for a national Christian Charity helping offenders to rebuild their lives after prison or secure hospital by overcoming multiple, complex needs including addiction, mental and physical health issues, while Lynette is a cognitive behavioural therapist for the NHS helping many people find freedom and hope.
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Gerry is married to Liz, and led our Princess Street congregation for over 20-years until deciding it was time to step down in September 2024. Gerry worked for many years in the police force until retiring, and has a passion for the gospel and to see the genuine and authentic presence of the Holy Spirit.
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Chris Drury
Pastor
01283 205323
chris@burtonelim.com |
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Gerry Holmes
Elder, Princess Street Leader
princessstreet@burtonelim.com |
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Alaji is married to Sophia, and has recently retired from a long and succesful career as a consultant eye-surgeon in the NHS. He has a passion to see people being discipled and mentored, and has a particular responsibility overseeing our home "Connect Groups." |
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Richard is married to Sue, and has his own accountancy business working in the charity sector. He has a passion to see the church putting its faith into action, and as our Church Treasurer has particular responsibility overseeing our church finances. He is also our Lay Delegate for the Elim Annual Conference. |
Alaji Gashau
Elder, Connect Groups
office@burtonelim.com |
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Richard Farmer
Elder, Finance
office@burtonelim.com |
Alongside our elders, we have a team of deacons, ministry leaders who oversee particular areas of responsibility for our church activity, and together with the elders provide leadership to the church.
Our Deacons
Michelle Hurst
Finance
Michelle works closely with Richard to manage the church finances and help us to operationally meet our different commitments for accounting, supplier payments, income, expenditure and gift aid. She also has a passion for prayer.
Matt Rimmer
Youth & Safeguarding
Matt is married to Ruth, they have 2 children, and he works for Youth for Christ in Burton. He leads our Limitless Youth & Tech Teams, and provides valuable experience and expertise in safeguarding.
Hannah Pearce
Children & Families
Hannah is married to Simon, they have 3 children and she heads up our Kids Church team at Moor St. Previously she served on the staff team at Silverdale Elim, before moving to Burton a few years ago & will take a lead helping us develop our wider children & families’ work
Paul Letford
Connect Groups
Paul is Married to Siobhan, he works for Derby City Mission. Part of our preaching team, together with Siobhan he has been working closely with Alaji to help develop and launch our Connect Group network which provides the main way for us to disciple and care for people, helping new people to connect into the church family. He will bring a lead to us in how we do life together.
Kestas Kundrotas
Princess Street
Originally form Lithuania, he has been part of the Princess St congregation for many years where he is part of the worship team, and has recently joined our preaching team serving in both congregations, and provides a general role supporting what happens at Princess St.
Jonathan Davies
Moor Street
Jonathan is married to Rose, and has a general role supporting what happens at Moor St. He is a key part of our “Hub” team, fulfils the role of our Church Secretary taking the minutes of our meetings, and is also a Deputy Safeguarding Officer..
Vacant Role
Buildings'
This role is still to be filled
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