DAVE
PASTOR
- Dave has been the pastor of Hope Community Church since September 2021.
- Although originally from Yorkshire, Dave now lives in Biddenden with his wife and two children.
- Dave is passionate about people meeting Jesus and finding joy in Him. He became a Christian in his teens and has loved learning and growing in God ever since.
- Dave originally worked as a structural engineer, designing buildings. He then trained for ministry at Oak Hill College in London, and for 3 years worked as a pastor at City Evangelical Church in Leeds. He served for 2 more years as an elder doing a range of pastoral work before moving to Kent in August 2021.
- When he's not working, Dave likes to spend time cycling, reading, or making things.
STEPHEN DEAN
ELDER
- Born in Hertfordshire, Stephen is an Elder/Leader at HCC in Biddenden.
- Stephen and his wife Sarah are founder members of the church.
- Although Stephen grew up in a Christian home it wasn’t until many years later that life’s events caused him to revisit his faith.
- Becoming aware of his need for a Saviour he committed his life to the Lord and was baptised soon after the millennium.
