Who We Are
Staff
Pastor Matt & Athena Davis
Lead Pastor
Matt has been on staff since September 2001. In 2016 he became the Lead Pastor heading up the work of both the church and the Living Hope Charity which provides help and hope to the local community. He is passionate about reaching people, helping people and providing a church they can grow in and belong to. Athena leads the women’s ministry (Maids of Honour) and Keys to Freedom. They have two daughters Ruth and Abigail.
Pastor Reece & Rebecca Johnston
Assistant Pastor
Reece came along to the youth group in 2010 and went off to Belfast Bible college in 2014. He then graduated in 2017, joining the staff in the same year. Reece heads up a variety of ministries within the church including the young adults (SEEK), LHB Youth and the Social Concern work of the charity. He is married to Rebecca who leads the prayer ministry.
Rebecca Thompson
Children’s Worker
Rebecca grew up in the church and joined the staff in 2021 as the children’s worker. She went off to Bible College in 2015 and graduated in 2018. She oversees the young families ministries and the work with the under 11’s as well as serving in many other ministries including worship & Sunday serving teams.
Paula Picking
Church Administrator
Paula joined the staff in October 2021 as the church administrator. Responsible for organising the work of the church, Paula helps keep the work of both the church and the charity running smoothly.
Elders
Jackie McCoubrey
Michael Totten
Stephen Francey
Jackie Roberts
Ministry Leaders
Worship Leader
Rebecca Brown
Mothers & Toddlers
Terri Lavery
Maids of Honour
Athena Davis
Missions Prayer
Michael Totten
A/V
Jonny Skelly
Edge
Glen Mcauley
Prayer Ministry
Rebecca Johnston
Website
Jack Robb
LHB Academy
Jackie Roberts
Next Steps
Rebecca Thompson