Our Team

Jason
Griffiths

Pastor

I am originally from Grimsby, and having become a Christian at the age of 17, and sensing the call to full-time ministry, I left for

Matthew
Cottingham

Assistant Pastor

I’m Matthew,  married to Diana and we have two adult children. I’ve served as a deacon on and off since 2015 and in ministry 

Jeremy
bass

elder

I have been part of this family at GBC since 2007, and I have had the privilege of serving in a number of ministries.

Colin
Lamb

Elder

Colin came to know Christ as Saviour in 1962. He and Brenda later went with NTM to Papua New Guinea with their three children. He served in tribal work and then leadership there

Stephen
Tibberts

elder

I’m Stephen, I work at North Cotes College as a Linguistics teacher, which is ironic because I’m from North America so can’t even speak English. I am married to Cathy and have four children. 

Annang
Asumang

elder

I have been part of GBC for over 25 years. I am a a hospital Consultant in the NHS and Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School. I am married to Edna and have three adult children.

Kevin
still

treasurer

I am originally from Derby. I am a widower, (my wife Marie died from cancer in 2019), we were married for 25 years. I have 3 grown children and can now proudly say “I became a Grandad in 2025”. It is wonderful to be a Grandad, and I love the hugs & cuddles with my Granddaughter!
 

Rachel
cook

secretary

I’ve had the privilege of attending GBC since babyhood and have served in children’s and youth work and with the worship team 

Ian
Jones

Youth & Kids' Deacon

I have been working with children for over 30 years and have been the director of the Puppet Power team since 1998,

Phil
Lawson

Deacon

I’m Phil

Rachel
Morton

Deacon

I’m a Southener from Hampshire with a Caribbean heritage! I celebrated my 2nd Birthday – 50 years of being a Christian this year (2025). I was married for 27 years to my late husband Alan, and we both served in a Baptist church in Middlesex as children and youth workers for 14 years.

Jonathan
Hulland

Deacon

I was born and brought up in Derbyshire. We moved to Grimsby in 1999 and have been attending GBC since then. My wife Heather and I have 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. I keep busy during the day working as a Heating Engineer.

Andy
willett

safeguarding Deacon

I have been part of Grimsby Baptist Church for twenty five years. I retired three years ago, after spending thirty years in primary education. Since retirement I’ve never been busier!

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