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Efford Christian Fellowship
Meet the Team
The leadership team are responsible for the day to day life of the church. They provide experience and guidance, nurturing spiritual growth, and helping those in need. In the Bible, elders are often referred to as shepherds as they provide pastoral care and direction for the church. Deacons have a special interest in the practical aspects of the church. If you would like to speak with the team, please let us know via the Contact Us page.
Chris Bartlett
Elder, Treasurer
Recognized as one of our church elders, Chris also works full time in the construction industry. He enjoys watching Welsh rugby and taking his boat out. Together with his wife Ro, they take care of church finances. In their spare time Chris and Ro enjoy being involved in a number of events for young people.
Les Powell
Elder
Recognised as one of our church elders and Bible teachers. He works as a self employed gardener and is a street pastor. He also helps to build up other churches and has interests in lego building, stamp and coin collecting. Together with his wife Pauline, they help run a coffee morning and are involved in pastoral care.
Paul Jenkins
Co-ordinator
Paul, originally from South Wales came to Plymouth University before marrying Jen in 2010. He now works at the local hospital. Their daughter Vesper arrived in 2016 and Ottilie in 2021. Paul is involved in organizing church activities as well as teaching the Bible in various formats.
Dan Villars
Deacon
Dan (also from South Wales) is an engineer who works for a local manufacturing company. He married Janet in 2011 after they met years previous at Menadue camp in Cornwall. Janet works at Derriford and they have their three lively children, Reuben, Joel and Isla. Dan is involved with kids youth clubs and practical jobs within the church building.
Steve Lovell
Deacon
Steve is a self-employed watchmaker who started coming in 2012. He met his wife Susanna at ECF, and they welcomed Isabel into the world in 2018. Susanna works as a nurse and helps out at our Friday kids club. Steve takes care of the website and various aspects of the building.
Tim is a dairy farmer and his wife Sara works in a local primary school. They live on a farm near Ivybridge with their children Kate, James & Megan. Sara leads our Kidz@ECF Friday club and Tim is our Safeguarding lead.
Tim & Sara Lawson
Safeguarding Lead / Kidz@ECF Lead
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