Pastoral Team and Elders

Pray + Teach + Equip + Guard

Alwyn Barry

Senior Pastor

Previously Alwyn was Pastor of Street Baptist Church in Somerset and before that was in the leadership of Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath. Alwyn lectured in Computer Science for 20 years, undertaking research in Machine Learning and consultancy for a range of well-known technology and engineering companies. He is married to Ann, who is a Head Teacher, and they have four children.

As an Elder his area of responsibility is: Discipleship

Tim Martin

Associate Pastor

Tim is married to Melody and they have two energetic sons. In January 2014 he became Cambray’s Associate Pastor, following 7 years working for churches in Highgate and Virginia Water. He worked for 3 years for a management consultancy in the City of London and obtained his MA in Biblical Interpretation from London School of Theology, writing his dissertation on the use of the Bible in Rastafari.

As an Elder his area of responsibility is: Training

Andy Turnbull

Children, Youth & Families Pastor

Andy is husband to Jo and Dad to Lucy and Ellie.  From teenage years, he’s been passionate about reaching children and young people with the Gospel.  Following a career in the sports and leisure industry, Andy has worked at Kennet Valley Free Church, Reading and Cranleigh Baptist Church, Surrey before moving to Cambray in November 2021.  His interests include time with family, sports, socialising and playing drums.

As an Elder his area of responsibility is: Children, Youth, Family

Alan PilbeamElder Responsibility: Older People
Paul MontgomeryElder Responsibility: Pastoral Care
Colin BarnettElder Responsibility: Vision and Strategy
Peter StojanovElder Responsibility: Evangelism

Deacons

Lead + Love + Serve + Enable

Alex LuffrumChurch Secretary
Ian ParsonsFabric
George BoydSmall Groups, Lay Preachers
Harry DoelSafeguarding
Matt MarksTreasurer
Andrew ChanWelcome, Newcomers, Membership

Staff

Administer + Serve + Enable

VACANCYChurch Manager

We are currently advertising for a new Church Manager. This is a part time role, of 24 hours per week. If you are interested, see our advert for more details.

Geraldine LuffrumFinance Officer

Geraldine was born in South Africa. She worked for a major bank while earning her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and then a Post-Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education. She taught Accounting and Functional Maths in a Christian Secondary School for 8 years before coming to the UK in 2010 with her husband, Alex, and their 2 daughters, Natalie and Emma. She was appointed as Finance Officer in 2014.

Rob & Rachel GoldsmithCleaners

We are privileged to be joined by Rob and Rachel who clean the church for God’s glory. They have previously provided cleaning for other churches in Cheltenham, and they lovingly serve God through their practical skills.