My family and I have been at Woodgreen since September 2006. We moved from Bristol, where I had served as assistant pastor in a large inner-city church for 6 years.

Previous to that I worked in Bristol as a secondary school teacher of English. I loved teaching, especially the challenge of making difficult books accessible to my students. However in January 2000 I hung up my red pen and trained to be a minister. Ever since becoming a Christian in my teens I’ve had a growing desire to open up God’s Book, the Bible, and help others access its life-changing message.

I was brought up in Harrow, North West London, where most of my family still live. I’m married to Carolyn and we have two young children, Tiana and Jed, who are a source of great fun and laughter.

I enjoy watching rugby and F1, am an appallingly bad learner golfer, and also have a PS2 that comes out every now and again. I listen to Coldplay and David Gray, and as a North Londoner I support Arsenal.

I have served as a Pastor at Woodgreen since 1995.  I am zealous for teaching the Bible so that it is readily understood and applicable to life today.  I believe training a new generation of Christian leaders is very important.

I was converted at the age of 11 through the work of a small evangelical church in South Birmingham.  After graduating from Cambridge I became a teacher in Wiltshire.  In 1982 I was called to serve as the pastor of a small church in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

I am married to Edrie and we have four children: 2 boys - Caleb and Amos, and 2 girls - Keziah and Emmaus.

I still feel a great affection for Birmingham where I was born and brought up and am a keen West Bromwich Albion supporter.

In Autumn 1998 I moved from Nottingham with my wife, Glenys and it has been an incredible experience and privilege to be part of a church where God is at work.

I had worked for 30 years at The Boots Company and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and challenges of different roles.  But that was then and this is now!  I can testify to the truth of Proverbs ch 16 v 9 "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." And God has brought us here.

I enjoy sport, gardening and when I find the time, a spot of art.  We have two fabulous children, Rachel who lives in Nottingham and Jonathan in Dunstable. We have become grandparents for the first time and take great pleasure in the joys and privileges of this new role.

Pastor (Youth & Children) - Rev Paul Hughes

I moved to Worcester in May 2008, with my wife Liz and two girls Chloe and Lois. I'm from North Wales  where I spent the last 13 years as a professional musician, and gained experience in Pastoral work. My particular interest is amongst emerging generations and training those who work in a youth context. I have a deep passion to see children and young people reach their huge potential which I believe can only be done under God's care. I love being involved in a church that is a resource centre for the family, welcomes anyone, and trains everyone to impact others with the astounding love of Jesus Christ. I also live the rollercoaster ride that is being an Everton supporter!