Who We Are
Staff
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 runs the women’s ministry, Maids of Honour, and leads a Life Group. They have two daughters Ruth and Abigail.
Pastor Matt & Athena Davis
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 a Life Group, and they have two children, Elias and Annie
Pastor Reece & Rebecca Johnston
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. She is married to Thomas who serves the church in many different capacities, and they have one son, Jacob.
Paula Picking
Elders
Stephen Francey
Michael Totten
Thomas Picking
Steven Osborne
Ministry Leaders
Rebecca Farr
Worship Leader
Maids of Honour & Life Group leader
Athena Davis
Michael Totten
Missions Prayer
Valerie Roberts
Crochet Club
Jack Robb
Technical
Jackie Roberts
LHB Academy
Jackie McCoubrey