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Leadership

Our Church Oversight

At our core, we believe our church should be led by teams of gifted men and women from diverse backgrounds and ages, both married and single, serving according to the gifts God has given them. Where, both women and men, have genuine authority, voice, recognition, and influence in shaping the direction of the church.

Venn style diagram showing 'Spiritual oversight', 'Governance oversight', and 'Operational leadership team'
The leadership at King’s Arms is built around three key areas of oversight:

The Spiritual Oversight Team is responsible for the spiritual oversight of the church, this is a new team still in its initial stages which will consist of elders, male and female deacons and recognised leaders. This group is being established over the next 9-12 months, with prospective members being introduced to the church ahead of its launch by late summer 2025.

The Governance Oversight Team is responsible for all legal aspects of the Trust's charitable status. Our dedicated trustees play a crucial role serving our church and ensuring it remains a healthy, trusted, safe and financially sound organisation.

The Operational Leadership Team is responsible for executing the church's vision across our staff and the wider church community.

Spiritual Oversight Team

Our Spiritual Oversight Team is responsible for the spiritual oversight of the church, this is a new team, which will incorporate our elders and other recognised gifts is still in its initial stages and will be fully in place by late summer 2025. More information to follow soon.

There are no members of this team.

Governance Oversight Team

Our Governance Oversight Team is responsible for all legal aspects of the Trust’s charitable status. This team consists of dedicated trustees and secretary who play a crucial role serving our church and ensuring it remains a healthy, trusted, safe and financially sound organisation.

Rob Brown

Business Manager & CFO

Biography

Simon Holley

Senior Pastor and Team Leader

Biography

Peter Humphrey

Trustee

Roydon Loveley

Chairman of Trustees

Biography

Nikki M

Trustee

Sandra Mangwiza

Safeguarding Trustee

Rotimi Odeniran

Trustee

Phil Varley

Trustee

Operational Leadership Team

Our Operational Leadership Team is responsible for executing the church’s vision across our staff and the wider church community. The following individuals will also be regularly contributing to this team:
Rob Brown, Charlene Frammingham, Philbe Kellet and Isabel Turner.

Simon Holley

Senior Pastor and Team Leader

Biography

Claire John

Group Life Team Leader & EA to Senior Pastor

Biography

Josh John

Worship and Culture Pastor

Biography

Nicky Stanyard

Families Pastor

Biography

Steve Wilson

Executive Pastor & 10:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

Phil Wilthew

Teaching Pastor

Biography

Staff Team

Our Staff Team consists of faithful leaders who prayerfully serve our church with passion and dedication, aiming to equip and release the church in its Vision to see God’s kingdom fill the earth, to WORSHIP God, LOVE one another, and MULTIPLY disciples, groups, and churches everywhere. 

Jo Bell

King's Playhouse Team Leader

Biography

Anil Banghar

New Life Leader & Head of Leadership Development

Biography

Davina Brown

Facilities & Coffee Shop Administrator

Biography

Rob Brown

Business Manager & CFO

Biography

Sarah Brown

Apostolic Operations Coordinator, EA to Revive School & Teaching Pastor

Biography

Tim Brown

Welcome Pastor & Safeguarding Leader

Biography

Johnny Diermann

9:30am Youth Leader

Biography

Daisy Douglas

Design and Comms Team Leader

Biography

Jess Fordham

Senior Kids Leader, 10:30am King's Kids Leader & Little Kingdom Assistant

Biography

Charlene Frammingham

Prophetic & Revive School of Mission and Ministry Leader

Biography

Dan Frammingham

9:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

Anna-Marie Gabaza

11:30am King's Kids Leader

Biography

Simon Holley

Senior Pastor and Team Leader

Biography

Claire John

Group Life Team Leader & EA to Senior Pastor

Biography

Josh John

Worship and Culture Pastor

Biography

Philbe Kellett

Pastoral Team Leader

Biography

Charlotte Knapp

Re-Track Manager & King's Arms Receptionist

Biography

Matt Knapp

Senior Youth Leader

Biography

Sathaya Kumar

King's House & GFC Catering Manager

Biography

Lewis Manning

Blunham Worship Leader

Biography

Jon Marfleet

Graphic Designer

Biography

Deepak Masih

Finance Officer

Biography

Vicky Miller

Finance and HR Officer

Biography

Christine Oosthuizen

King's Arms Receptionist

Biography

Mike Oosthuizen

Senior Caretaker

Biography

Elena Perone

10:30am Youth Leader

Biography

Lisa Rattu

FNM Team Leader

Biography

Melanie Richardson

Finance Officer

Biography

Von Robinson

Production Manager, IT Coordinator & 9:30am Operational Leader

Biography

Louise Saunders

Belong Team Leader

Biography

Danica Shaw

Pastoral Team & Group Life Pastoral Lead

Biography

Josh Shaw

10:30am Operational Leader and New Life Administrator

Biography

Nicky Stanyard

Families Pastor

Biography

Paul Stanyard

Pastoral Operations Manager

Biography

Sandy Testa

King's Arms Receptionist

Biography

Anna Tuffin

9:30am King's Kids Leader & Families Coordinator

Biography

Isabel Turner

Facilities CEO & Social Action Lead

Biography

Philippa Wilson

EA to Executive Pastor & Worship and Culture Pastor

Biography

Steve Wilson

Executive Pastor & 10:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

Fortune Udoh

11:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

Nneka Ukonu

11:30am Operational Leader

Biography

Carole Wilthew

Prayer Leader & Families Administrator

Biography

Phil Wilthew

Teaching Pastor

Biography

John Wright

Blunham Meeting Pastor

Biography

Sunday Meeting Team

Each of our Sunday meetings is led by a Meeting Pastor and team of godly, anointed leaders who want to build healthy communities that long to encounter God, build community and see us fulfil our vision as a church. These ‘core’ teams will be developed over 2025, so each has recognised deacons to support their health and function.

Dan Frammingham

9:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

Steve Wilson

Executive Pastor & 10:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

Fortune Udoh

11:30am Meeting Pastor

Biography

John Wright

Blunham Meeting Pastor

Biography
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