As well as our Minister, Langley Free Church members are required to appoint 3 sub-groups within the overall Leadership of the Church. These groups are nominated and voted into position by the membership and are in post for 2-year terms.
Minister (Pioneer Minister)
Our new Minister was formally inducted on 19th September 2026 in her new role as a Pioneer Minister:
- Maria Raithatha
Elders (Elders are also Trustees)
The Elder’s role is to oversee people’s spiritual well-being and pastoral care, assuming the responsibilities of a Minister when needed or appropriate..
Current Elders are:
- Wendy Williams, Pastoral Co-ordinator
- Tony Randall, Local Church Liaison and personal and group mentoring and development
- Paul Noyce, Music Co-ordinator, vision and cohesion
- Judy Brady, Prayer Focus
Deacons (Deacons are also Trustees)
To share with the Elders the responsibility of the organisation of the day to day running of the church. Functions will include, but are not limited to, administration, finance, facilities and other day to day tasks.
Current Deacons are:
- Andy Johnston, Treasurer, Baptist Cluster Liaison
- Dave Denney, Facilities
- Paul Noyce, Interim Church Secretary
- Andrew Collett, Yourth
- Phil Cantore, Technical
The Church is also required to appoint a Treasurer and Secretary (Officers) from the Diaconate, they are currently:
- Andy Johnston - Treasurer
- Paul Noyce - Secretary
Safeguarding Team
- Lynsey Sharkey, Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS)
- Wendy Williams, Deputy DPS
- Heidi Johnston, Deputy DPS
Church Administration
- General administration as well as hall/room booking management is provided by a part time assistant.