Get to Know Me
I am originally from Seaford on the south coast and have lived in numerous places in the UK, slowly moving further north. Having recently relocated to Hull with my wife, we are both enjoying getting to explore a new area and living closer to the coast.
Over the last twenty years I've had numerous different jobs, although these can be categorised into two areas, sales and ministry. After a successful career managing electrical retailers and then in estate agency, I made a big change in 2010 and trained as a Baptist Minister.
During my time in ministry I gained a Degree in Theology and ministered in three different churches. Each of these has had its own unique challenges and joys which has helped me develop and hone my skills as an effective listener and communicator.
During my ministry I led hundreds of Sunday Services, married couples who are in love, led funerals for family, close friends, and those for whom I have cared deeply for, led dedication services, vow renewals and memorial services. All of this has been done while seeking to offer support, kindness, guidance and compassion to those involved.
I have to say that I never saw myself leaving ministry but several life events, including the passing of a family member, gave the impetuous for a change in direction. I believe that my ministerial training, along with the experience I have gained during this time has given me the skills to walk alongside people in both the happiest, and most difficult times of their lives and is something I am wholeheartedly committed to doing.
The thing that centres my life, aside from my own faith as a Christian, is my family and friends. Between my wife and I we have six children which keeps us on our toes, I wouldn't have it any other way though.
I am happiest when I am outside, this might be lighting the BBQ in the summer to enjoy time with family and friends, walking along the coastal path or finding a mountain to scale and if there's an opportunity to chill at the beach with an ice cream, who am I to say no.
