Ministry Leaders

Lorraine has a Masters in Theology & Leadership and is passionate about all things related to pioneering leadership and living out Jesus’ call to radical discipleship among those on the margins. Together Lorraine and Vern love to go for long bike rides around the New Forest and Purbecks, and also like going out for curries.

Richard served in seven frontline warships, finally as the Chief Engineer of HMS ARK ROYAL. Now he is living in Bath, working among Iraqi Christians sheltering from ISIS in Jordan, and enjoying all their children and 4 grandchildren. He loves skiing and sailing, he plays tennis and squash and enjoys playing the oboe, saxophone, and piano.

Phil is Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, a large multi-national church and is an avid Everton fan!
Prior to Chelmsford he Pastored two churches in the South West, worked as a Youth & Children’s Minister in several others and had jobs with both Youth For Christ and the Baptist Missionary Society.

Lorraine has a Masters in Theology & Leadership and is passionate about all things related to pioneering leadership and living out Jesus’ call to radical discipleship among those on the margins. Together Lorraine and Vern love to go for long bike rides around the New Forest and Purbecks, and also like going out for curries.

Tom is a young man, soon to graduate from Moorlands College with a BA in Applied Theology, who is deeply invested in the Richmond community and ethos. He has come to know Richmond from multiple perspectives, having been a guest, completed the internship, and worked several seasons as a Sailing Instructor.

David has enjoyed a long association with Richmond, being brought on board by Ben Turner, the previous MD. David explored a variety of employment opportunities before settling into a 25-year career as a Broker in the London money market. 
Different forms of sport have always topped David’s list of hobbies, although 5 years service with the Royal Naval Reserve and sea time in a Coastal minesweeper, were a welcome distraction. 
Coming to a living faith in God of the bible midway through his city career, David attended the Cornhill training course and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford before perusing an itinerant preaching ministry both at home and overseas.

Rob came to Christ at 17 after hearing the gospel from friends at college. Since then he has been involved in a number of different ministries, including 3 years as Richmond’s Head of Ministry. Over those years, it was Rob’s greatest joy to see God’s people draw near to him on holiday, finding rest, joy and inspiration.

James and Melanie have shared a life of faith for 40 years. They have been involved in St Mary’s Longfleet since 2004 which is large Anglican church in Poole. James is on the regular teaching team and they jointly lead a Life Group. They both enjoy studying the Bible and finding creative ways to communicate its message in a way that is relevant for 21st century living.

Trevor is a Minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, currently serving as Clerk of the General Assembly and General Secretary– the senior all-Ireland leadership role in his denomination. Trevor has been involved in leading ministry with Richmond since the beginning of the Company and retains an ongoing passion for that ministry both to guests and to staff.

Matthew is a Chaplain in the Army, currently serving as Padre with 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, based in Windsor.  He is married to Marion, and they have 4 children – Chloe (19), Gregory (17), Barnaby (15) and Timothy (10).  Together with Marley the dog, and Tiger & Thor the cats, their family home is in Taunton, Somerset where Matthew was a School Chaplain, before becoming a Padre. It was in the Army that Matthew developed a passion for skiing (both Alpine and Nordic) and he was Regimental Skiing Officer.