Shaun Sweeney
I’ve been the pastor here since January 2012. I grew up in the New Forest, and was theologically trained at Moorland’s College near Christchurch. In over 30 years of Christian ministry I have been an itinerant evangelist and been in team ministry in three growing churches. I am married to Kathie with whom I have two children and five grandchildren. On my days off I struggle to play to my golf handicap of two, but enjoy the challenge of the game and the banter in the club house.
James Adams
I am a leader of Friday Night Take Away and a leader of Rockets (7 to 11 year olds). I also regularly help in Messy Church. I became a Christian as a child in SBC, from the time I was able to pray and receive help from God. I am a supporter of Southampton FC and I love to read books.
Brenda Greenwood
I joined the Mission Team in 2012, and the Ministry Team a year later. I have experience of mission working for Hope Now, and taking the Gospel to Ukraine frequently. My gifts are evangelism, accounting and leadership. I have been a Christian now for 46 years, and have seen each of my three children become Christians too. I have seven grandchildren of English, Polish and French decent!’
Kevin Ings
I lead both the Worship Team and our music group Reflection and am involved in leading worship on Sunday mornings. I am married to Theresa and have one son. Outside of church I work in local government and I enjoy music, reading and watching “The Saints”.
Sheila Price
I head up the Fellowship Team, whose role is to encourage and strengthen the church fellowship. I also take care of the pastoral needs of our fellowship. I’m married to Les and we have 3 grown up children and 7 grandchildren. I’m a season ticket holder at St. Mary’s football stadium and also do the scoring for the cricket team my husband and sons play for. I love gardening, reading and walking.
Anne Richards
I have been married to Dave for 40 years and have 2 grown up children. I am a receptionist in a busy school office. I have been a member of Shirley Baptist Church for around 30 years. I am currently Church treasurer, a young Church teacher and a member of the catering Team. I enjoy all practical aspects of Church life. I believe God is with us, guiding, helping and instructing us as we continue His work at Shirley Baptist Church and in the local Community.
Barbara Rothwell
As a member of SBC for over 50 years, I thank God that He is still using me to produce the monthly Church Magazine (with Robin, my husband); to work with older people through the Friday Friendship Club, Praise @ 4 and Holiday at Home and as a member of the Mission team. I’ve seen many changes as I’ve worked in various areas of church life but one thing has remained constant – our desire to do God’s will.
John Waldron
I am married to Jill with three grown up children and work in footwear retail. I have the privilege of leading worship and preaching here and at local churches. I am really excited about Church being Gods brilliant idea, and how that works out with the adventure of following Jesus. I enjoy skiing and careering down a mountain in brilliant sunshine amongst fabulous scenery and icing sugar-like-snow.
Simon Wroe
I am the Church Secretary and my role is to manage the support services team. My gifts are administration, teaching and leadership. I am married to Anne, and we have two adult children. I became a Christian through The Navigators while a student in Cardiff. I enjoy squash and running, gardening, visiting art galleries and watching cricket and rugby.
