Biographical Details:
Born in Rotherham, S. Yorkshire in 1944
Married to Judy (1972), 2 adult sons (Mark and Andrew), 2 grandchildren (Jessica and Oliver)
Educated at Rotherham Grammar School and Birmingham University. Graduated with BSc Honours degree in Physics. Elected Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chartered Engineer, Member of the Institute of Physics and Chartered Physicist.
Worked at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland as physicist/scientific programmer 1965 - 1975 and at the Computer Centre, University of Leicester since 1975 (Director of Computing Services since 1991).
Hobbies include badminton, skiing and walking.
Christian HistoryEvangelical Anglican parents and background. Converted and christened as a teenager in home church. Attended various Anglican churches in Birmingham whilst a student. Attended several English-speaking churches and prayer groups in Switzerland, including Francis Shaeffer's L'Abri Fellowship. Founder member of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Geneva (1970) and Church Secretary until 1975. (We own an apartment in France within an hour's drive from Geneva and are regular, but not frequent, worshipers at the Baptist Church.)
Attended Knighton Evangelical Free Church (1975 - 1978) before transferring to OEFC. Became a member of OEFC in 1979, elected Deacon in 1987 and re-elected in 1998 and 2004.
In addition to general duties as a Church Officer I have been Treasurer of OEFC since 1986 and am responsible for administering the Church's financial affairs. I am also a Trustee for the Lease of the North Memorial Hall and with respect to the Charities Commission registration.
TestimonyI can bear witness to God's incredible mercy and provision for me and His people both generally and specifically. This was particularly manifest in my experience during my time in Geneva where I came into contact with a very wide variety of people from very many backgrounds and nations and was able to witness His working in their lives. God has always remained faithful to His promises and in particular to hear and answer prayer. On the intellectual as well as practical side, the study of His word, through personal and group Bible Study as well as via gifted preachers, has always been rewarding. It is amazing how God is able to deal with modern issues through scripture written several thousand years ago. Throughout my time at OEFC God has always provided for our needs, including financial provision and practical skills and abilities of the members.
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