The Midlands Gospel Partnership - Steering Committee

John Stevens
Pastor, City Evangelical Church

John is Director of the FIEC. He is on the Council of Wales Evangelical School of Theology. John speaks regularly at churches across the country. He is course director of the Midlands Ministry Training Course.

Chris Hobbs

Chris is married to Helen and they have four children. He has been vicar of St Stephen’s and St Wulstan’s, Birmingham since 2000, having previously served as an assistant minister for churches in Hull and London. He assists with the Midlands Ministry Training Course, is a member of the advisory group for the Birmingham University Evangelical Christian Union.

Richard Espen-Bradley

Richard is Vicar of St. Luke's Anglican Church in Wolverhampton. He has previously ministered in churches in Norfolk and South London. He was converted in 1985 while studying at Lancaster University and before ordination worked in scientific research and IT training and support. He is married to Libby and they have 3 daughters, Harriet, Lydia & Alice.

Bill James: Pastor of Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Leamington Spa

Bill has been pastor of Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Leamington Spa, since 1991. He also coordinates the Carey Minister's Conference. Prior to entering ministry Bill trained as a chemical engineer and worked in industry for six years, followed by three years at Toronto Baptist Seminary. He is married to Sharon, and they have two children.

Colin Tamplin;
Pastor, Monyhull Church

Colin was born in Bolivia of missionary parents. He is married to Hayley and they have two grown up children. For the past 14 years he has been Pastor of Monyhull Church, an FIEC church in South Birmingham. He serves on the FIEC Council and is Chairman of the Council of the missionary society UFM Worldwide.

Andy Gemmill:
Minister, Beeston Free Church

Andy joined Beeston Free as the minister in September 1998. Prior to this Andy was a staff worker at St Helen's Bishopsgate in London, and then a member of the ministry team at Spicer Street Independent Chapel in St. Albans. He is married to Annie with 2 children, Harriet and Edward.

Laurie Fearon: Administrator

Laurie is the Church Manager at City Church, Birmingham.

John Stevens Pastor, City Evangelical Church