Our Leadership Framework
Our model of leadership is family
We believe that the best way to understand church leadership is as a family, with fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters all preferring one-another in love and supporting one-another into God’s purposes. We are all part of this family and we all have a part to play.
We believe in servant leadership
“But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” Matthew 20:26.
Leading well is about carrying responsibility and serving and releasing others into God's plans.
We believe in team
Rather than having one small team of leaders, we want to recognise, release and support many to serve in their gifting, grow in their calling and lead others to Jesus.
We believe we all have something to bring
Romans 12:6-8 expresses it this way-
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Our model of leadership is family
We believe that the best way to understand church leadership is as a family, with fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters all preferring one-another in love and supporting one-another into God’s purposes. We are all part of this family and we all have a part to play.
We believe in servant leadership
“But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” Matthew 20:26.
Leading well is about carrying responsibility and serving and releasing others into God's plans.
We believe in team
Rather than having one small team of leaders, we want to recognise, release and support many to serve in their gifting, grow in their calling and lead others to Jesus.
We believe we all have something to bring
Romans 12:6-8 expresses it this way-
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Vision Team
The Vision Team serve and lead LCC by carrying responsibility for the Vision, Strategy and Culture of the church providing the groundwork for others to flourish in their calling in God.
The Vision Team serve and lead LCC by carrying responsibility for the Vision, Strategy and Culture of the church providing the groundwork for others to flourish in their calling in God.
Simon Ford |
Lisa Ford |
Kerri Eves |
David Clayton |
Gail Clayton |
Ministry Leaders Team
This team consists of those who lead ministries of the church.
- Kerri Eves – Worship
- Roy and Linda Morgan – Home Groups
- Lisa Ford – Children and Families (+link for Pastoral)
- Gary Bunker – Youth
- Andy and Ruth Thorn - Mission
- Simon Ford – Church and Team Leader
LCC Oversight
Wes Sutton and Basil D'Souza provide oversight and support for LCC. We are also connecting with other key leaders who can input into the life and growth of the church. See Networking for more info.
Leadership Throughout LCC
We also recognise and release many other leaders in LCC including- small group leaders, worship leaders, those who lead outreach groups and activities. There are those who serve others pastorally or by teaching, prophesying, encouraging and serving practically. We have a team who are leading the transformation of the Ashingdon Centre and many other folk involved in worship, refreshments, prayer ministry, youth work, children's work and mission.
What a wonderful church family we have!
Trustees
Our Trustees have ultimate responsibility for the financial integrity and public accountability of the Trust (Rochford Community Church Trust).
Our Team of Trustees include-
- Samantha Butt (Chair)
- Steve Halliwell
- Ruth Thorn
- Susie Burt
- Nick Maxwell
- Sue Liberty
