WHO'S WHO

Tom D

Senior Pastor

I became a Christian in my early 20s, where I came to see from the Bible that Jesus really is the real deal - and that I desperately needed him to be put right with God.

One thing I love about Battersea is how on any given day you can be plied with some of the finest home cooked food from all over the world. Although one downside is the pedestrian crossing by the Co-Op - is it deliberately trying to slow you down when you press the button?

Jason

Elder

I became a Christian when a friend began to show me the life and work

of Jesus in the gospel of John

(with some chocolate cake thrown

in on the side).

One thing I love about Battersea is the incredible park!

Rachel

Bridge Bread lead, Women's and family worker and Deacon

I'm married to Jason and we have four children. I am a Deacon at the Bridge, helping oversee our food outreach and poverty relief fund. I also run our women's groups and love studying the Bible with others.

I grew up in a Christian family and was always surrounded by the example of people with a love for Jesus that overflowed into a love for others. I've had a personal relationship with Jesus as long as I can remember.

I love the fact that Battersea is busy (full of so many different people) but with lovely places to go for a bit of space (the park and the riverside).

Philip

Tom H

Elder and Deacon

I first came to Battersea as a student and I loved the local community, outlook and mission at the Bridge so much, I stayed.

Becoming a Christian was a journey over a number of years for me. As I saw the power and authority of Jesus in the Bible alongside his love and kindness to social outsiders, I became increasingly convicted of how far I fell short of being good enough for God and my need to trust in him for salvation.

I love Battersea's vibrant and diverse community and its abundance of colourful characters!

Tania

Deacon

I'm from Malaysia where I grew up in a Christian family, and decided to follow Jesus for myself in my early teens after realising that if God really is who he says he is in the Bible, that changes my whole life! Since then I've moved around various places for study and work, yet in each place I'm thankful for God's steadfast love especially in faithful local churches that've been a family away from home.

I love the riverside walk in Battersea!

Ezra

Elder and RISE pastor

I grew up in a South London flat, raised by my mum. I knew very little about Jesus until I was invited to a Christian Youth Club (ironically by a non-Christian!). There were fun activities and intentional Bible teaching with people like me -

I loved it!

Over some years (and many questions), God used the Bible’s message of Good News to the poor to completely change my values and the direction of my life. I became a Christian at 15 years old.

I began serving in youth ministry on council estates shortly after, with a desire to share the Good News, especially with the least reached.

What I love about Battersea is the people, especially the God-given potential I see in the boys and young men. What I hate is food with dairy. The feeling is mutual.

Samantha

Administrator

I was raised a Christian in a Christian household that attended church every Sunday and believed myself to be a Christian. It wasn't until adulthood when I first starting attending The Bridge that my eyes were opened to the fact that I was talking the life of a Christian but not actually walking the life of a Christian.

One thing I love about Battersea is the memories; living here all my life I've made many. One thing I hate is the lack of parking!