Leadership Team


Jon Linforth
Pastor
“Hi, I’m Jon and I have the privilege of being Pastor at Bethany – it is such a friendly church that truly cares about people. My wife Melissa and two daughters, Lauren and Erin have been here for 5 years and love spending time with people in the church and in the community. Our vision is for everyone to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour. My ministry verse is this: ‘because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit’. Jesus truly does change lives.”


Andrew Wallwin
Treasurer & Deacon
I have lived in Caldicot since age 17. Spirituality was not something that I thought about until my early 30’s when I decided to explore the meaning of life. I avoided Christianity at first because I believed that churches were a scam to get money from people, but, having explored many other avenues that left me dissatisfied, I reluctantly began reading the Bible. God opened my eyes and I began attending Bethany Baptist Church. Shortly afterwards I gave my live to Christ and was baptised in 2001. Considering my prior views about money, it is ironic then that several years later I was called the role of Church Treasurer, which I have been doing ever since. I am also involved with worship and tech at Bethany.


Babs Beckett
Pastoral Care Deacon
Hi, I’m Babs. I’m a wife, a mother and a grandmother. Fifteen years ago, I was looking for a church and found Bethany to be so welcoming and inclusive that I decided to make it my spiritual home. During that time, I’ve had the honour as serving as one of the deacons. I’m also privileged to head-up the church coffee shop, The Well, where we love to serve the community. The Bible tells a story of ‘the woman at the well’ who was really struggling with life. She met Jesus there and He offered her a new life and hope for the future. He offered that to me many years ago. I took it and have never looked back. One of my favourite Bible verses is found in Jeremiah 29 verse 11. It says, “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. We all need hope and I’ve found it in Jesus for sure.


Lorraine Monger
Church Administrator & Deacon
Hi, I’m Lorraine and I have lived in Caldicot since 1988, I am a wife and mother of 3. I started coming to Bethany in January 2001 and joined an Alpha group in the February which changed my life. Listening to how Jesus loves me and what he did for me by dying on the cross had a huge impact on me and I gave my life to Him in the April of that year. I have never looked back as this was the best decision I could have ever made. God doesn’t promise an easy life but what He does promise is that He will be with me every step of the way, through the good times and bad times. I don’t know how people go through life without Him guiding us, holding us, advising us and loving us. I have been involved in many ministries at Bethany over the years and have the privilege of being the church secretary and Deacon. It is an honour to serve Jesus and to be part of a Christian family at Bethany that truly loves the Lord and looks out for each other. You will always get a very warm welcome at Bethany and we look forward to welcoming you.


Paul Morcombe
Deacon
My name is Paul. Born in London, I grew up in the East Midlands and became a Christian as a teenager. I moved into the area in 1998 and have been a member here at Bethany for over 25 years. As a Deacon my role is to organise and oversee our church House Groups (which we call Life Groups) which help us to grow in our faith by sharing and learning in small groups. I also take services here on occasion. Bethany has always been a great down to earth family church with a heavenly vision which has always nurtured and believed in me as my faith in Jesus Christ has grown. I recommend it!
Safeguarding Team

Annmarie Wallwin
Designated Person Safeguarding (DPS)
Advises the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and takes the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected

Lynn Morcombe
Deputy Designated Person Safeguarding (DDPS)
Assist the DPS in helping the church on any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and takes the appropriate action when abuse is disclosed, discovered or suspected