Staff Team
Tim
Bodman
Senior Pastor
More about Tim
Tim grew up in Birmingham in a Christian household and came to personal faith in Christ in his teens. A few years after marrying Jacquie, they were moved by God to Cornwall and lived there for 27 years serving latterly as the Pastor at Camborne Community Church. Tim loves to encourage people to grow as followers of the Lord Jesus, through the application of God’s word, the Bible. In his spare time, he relaxes by spending time with family and friends, baking (especially brownies!) and reading.
Andrew
Evans
Associate Minister
More about Andrew
Andrew enjoys American football, basketball and reading. If he weren’t a minister, he says he would make a good chef. But his wife Mel is not so sure. Understanding and communicating God’s word in our time is Andrew’s passion. He loves to see people grow as Jesus Christ impacts their day to day lives.
Jon
Arnold
Assistant Minister
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Jon grew up in Bromley and studied archaeology at Sheffield and theology at Oak Hill college. Since 2014 he has worked at 2 churches – the first near Margate and the second in Eastbourne. Jon loves to teach the Bible and see people of all ages and stages grow in the gospel of Jesus. He enjoys steak, board games, walking, and watching football, the F1 and a good gritty American police/crime drama.
Chris
Lord
Assistant Minister (Music & Media)
More about Chris
Chris is married to Rachel, and they come with two little ones! Before moving to Banstead they were living in the beautiful and green Somerset. Chris is passionate about Jesus and seeing others encounter His greatness each and every Sunday. He is the embodiment of a Labrador and loves the countryside, music, rugby, food, and anything Tolkien/Lewis related!
Gaynor
Atterbury
Families Coordinator
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Caroline
Scott-Evans
Jack and Jill Preschool Manager
More about Caroline
Caroline is married to James and they have two children. Caroline has worked with early years children for over 20 years. She loves being with friends and family, dancing round the kitchen with the kids, walking, swimming, being on the beach.
Jonny
Miller
Youth Minister
More about Jonny
Jonny is married to Lucy, and moved to Banstead from Derby. Jonny loves sport of all kinds, but especially cricket and football. Usuailly in his spare time if he isn’t playing sport (and getting injured…), he will be watching or reading about it! He loves the Lord Jesus, and wants others to know and experience the joy and grace found in Him.
Elena
Bowyer
Operations Manager
More about Elena
Elena, originally from the South of Germany, is married to Josh and has been a Christian all her life. With a background in PA, she joined us as Operations Manager in 2024. She enjoys the countryside around Banstead while still being close to London. When she’s not overseeing operations for our church, she’s traveling with her husband to experience different cultures and cuisines.
Emma
Tibbitts
Childrens Ministry Lead
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Emma’s Bio Coming Soon
Oversight Team
Tim
Bodman
Senior Pastor
More about Tim
Tim grew up in Birmingham in a Christian household and came to personal faith in Christ in his teens. A few years after marrying Jacquie, they were moved by God to Cornwall and lived there for 27 years serving latterly as the Pastor at Camborne Community Church. Tim loves to encourage people to grow as followers of the Lord Jesus, through the application of God’s word, the Bible. In his spare time, he relaxes by spending time with family and friends, baking (especially brownies!) and reading.
Andrew
Evans
Associate Minister
More about Andrew
Andrew enjoys American football, basketball and reading. If he weren’t a minister, he says he would make a good chef. But his wife Mel is not so sure. Understanding and communicating God’s word in our time is Andrew’s passion. He loves to see people grow as Jesus Christ impacts their day to day lives.
Andrew
Grimstone
Elder & Church Treasurer
More about Andrew
Andrew is married to Joanna and they have 3 children (Rachel, Katie & James). He was baptised in 2002 and has served a variety of ministries, currently as Church Treasurer. Andrew works for Deloitte’s Financial Advisory practice, and he is the sponsoring partner of the Deloitte Christian Fellowship. He was a trustee of European Christian Mission (Britain) for 10 years serving as Treasurer for 5 of those.
Shak
Sulliman
Elder & Pastoral Administrator
Stewart
Foster
Elder & Facilities Coordinator
More about Stewart
Married to Naomi with two teenage children, a dog, a cat and a Guinea pig. Loves almost every form of sport but dislikes almost every form of vegetable. Wants to see Men come to know Jesus and is always happy to meet up over a curry!
Nigel
Paget
More about Nigel
Lived in Wallington most of my life. Came to Christ through the Billy Graham Outreach in 1986. Joined ChristChurch Banstead in 2000. Enjoys skiing, reading historical non-fiction, golf, surfing in Cornwall and walking. Relaxes by playing the piano – would love to play it better. Married to Jane, two children: James and Sophia, with son-in-law Tom.
Andy
Butt
More about Andy
Andy is married to Marjolijn (“Lane”) and has three children Jack, Anneke and William. I was brought up in Tonbridge, Kent, then later last century became a serious rower, but found something better to do and became a Christian in 2003. Aside from enjoying my family, I still enjoy outdoor activities and sport, particularly cycling, both participating and watching. I’ve worked in reinsurance in the City of London since 1987.
Fred
Paton
More about Fred
I have known and loved the Lord for 18 years, worshipping in ChristChurch for nearly all this time. I was baptised in 2000. I am married to Audrey and have two grown up children. Workwise I am a qualified accountant but have recently “retired“. I am the Mission Fund Treasurer.
Alex
Berry
Tim
Shelley
Alan
Bowyer
Mission Partners
Rick & Alanna Creighton
Terry & Christine Miller
We also maintain strong connections with our Mission Links below.
Waseem Khokar
