Meet our Leadership team
Leadership Diaconate.
Our church is governed by a team of deacons. We also have two pastors, a pastoral care worker, an administrator, a fabric steward and a wonderful team of volunteers who keep everything going.
Pastor
Peter Jackson
Although fully retired in 2013 Peter has been re- tyred to serve as Pastor at Godalming Baptist Church. He was inducted in October 2022 having been the Moderator for 18 months. He is primarily responsible for the teaching ministry, on Sundays and in Home Groups alongside general pastoring and leading the team.
Pastor
Jack Curtis
Jack and his family joined us in March 2025. Most recently they were living down in Dorset where Jack was Associate Pastor at Dorchester Community Church.
Pastoral Care
Sally Pollard
Sally visits folk in their homes at times of illness, family difficulties, coping with work/home problems, coping with bereavement, depression, loneliness and visits those who are house bound. She also visits folk in Care homes, hospitals & cafes to get to know everyone in the fellowship better and to develop links with the local community. Sally's main aim is to offer a confidential listening ear and to lovingly support folk through life's journey of joy & pain, showing love, acceptance, understanding and encouragement. She also does child care for her grandchildren which keeps her in touch with all ages.
Former - Church Secretary, ARK & Deacon
Catherine Lawton
We honour dear Catherine who sadly passed on Friday October 24th 2025.
She was a radiant vibrant key member of our church. Catherine became our children and family’s worker after retiring from her work as a nurse. Catherine led our Christian Toddler group ARK and helped with a primary school assembly monthly leading an ecumenical ‘open the book’ team. As church secretary she described her role as one where ‘if you don’t know the answer, ask Catherine or put it in her pigeon hole’. Catherine was married to Jeff with 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Catherine loved folk of every age from babyhood to the elderly - she leaves a massive hole in our church community and will be greatly missed.
Administrator
Julia Stevens
Julia can be found quietly working in the back office on Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings.
She was born in Zimbabwe and has lived overseas for roughly half of her life in countries such as Kenya, Namibia, South Africa and N. America. But England is Julia's home and where she studied a science degree at University. Julia has also completed her studies at Bible School and worked in Christian ministry most of her working life.
Treasurer
Andy Lucas
Working behind the scenes, Andy keeps an eye on our finances.
Worship leader & Deacon
Pete Barringer
Pete has a passion for worship, and loves leading worship. He has been a professional song writer for many years & has managed to travel the world. Family is a massive part of Pete's being & he loves having large groups of friends in his life. Pete has a wife, Clare & a son called Sam. Pete enjoys cycling and has 2 dogs and 2 cats and he also loves fish! Pete also loves a good joke so don't take him too seriously.
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Deacon
Malcolm Bowgett
Malcolm is great at making sure the Church keeps in line with current health & safety requirements and keeps us operating in a highly responsible way.
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Deacon
Maureen Jones
Maureen retired way back in 1996 from teaching Chemistry but still maintains an active interest in scientific subjects. Her life is still busy but much more varied. She is a widow and has a son and a daughter. At church Maureen looks after the Welcome Team and the Connect group which organises activities for women.
Designated Person for Safe Guarding Adults at risk
Roger Barnett
Roger has been a member of Godalming Baptist Church for more than 50 years! He & his wife, Lesley, moved from London where he was baptised as a believer at Merton Park Baptist Church whilst a member of the Boys' Brigade. During Roger's years at GBC he led the children's work and served as a Deacon and Church Secretary.
Deacon
Steph Lucas
Steph is a junior school teacher and tutor. She teaches part time and does some supply cover with some tutoring work in the evenings. Steph also enjoys helping with the children's work and mid-week groups at church. She is a trustee for the Ratidzo Trust charity and has a passion for mission.
Deacon
Tony Bennewith
Tony has his own accountancy practice in Guildford and has worked in accountancy all his life. He specialises in Charities and is often able to help charity clients out with meeting the costs of the work he does for them.
Volunteers
Reception Team
From Monday to Friday during term time, every week day morning we have a reception team on duty - ready to welcome everyone to our church.
Fabric Steward
Peter Knottley
Any maintenance issues - speak to Peter. He and his wife Christine are often to be found in the building keeping the church in ship shape.
Volunteers
Worship & Audio Visual team
We are grateful to our talented team who lead us in worship every Sunday and keep everything running smoothly in the Audio & Visual department.
Volunteers
Welcoming Stewards
Maureen heads up the Sunday Welcome team who are present to welcome, assist and serve the congregation.
Volunteers
Catering team
Coffee after church is produced by our wonderful catering team headed up by Audrey. Another one of our great caterers is Barbara, making many a cake for events and celebrations. The catering team are always busy.
Volunteers
Flowers
Clarissa and others produce wonderful flower arrangements every Sunday. You can donate your own display to remember or celebrate an event.