Who's who

Elders
The Bible teaches that churches are to be led by elders (men whom God has gifted and appointed to teach and lead). Together, our elders are responsible for the oversight of our Church family. Two of our elders work full-time for the Church as Pastors. 

Rev. Adrian Diaper

Adrian has been in ministry here at Rickstones since June 2007, having grown up in the Church. He trained for the ministry at London Seminary (formerly LTS) between 2005-07. Prior to training for ministry, Adrian ran his own business as a bespoke tailor. 

Adrian is married to Christine, and has two sons, five grandchildren and one border collie. 

Rev. Tim Diaper

"I grew up in a Christian home, for which I am tremendously grateful to God. I asked Jesus to be my Saviour while I was just a child, and have sought to follow him ever since. After working in senior management for a large national Christian charity, I knew God calling me to train for pastoral ministry. I trained at London Seminary (2010-14), after which the Church called me to the pastorate full-time."

Tim is married to Beth and they have three young children and a springer spaniel. Tim is also Chair of Governors at a local primary school and a Trustee for Daylight Christian Prison Trust. 

Peter Hales

Peter is married to Sylvia, and they have two children. Peter served in the electrical industry for 45 years, and has been serving Jesus since becoming a Christian more than 25 years ago. 

Martin Jackson

Martin is currently spending a year serving the Lord with SIM in Uganda. 

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​Deacons
Our elders are supported by a team of deacons who look after the practical affairs of the church.
Steph Baker (Children's Ministry)
Warwick Chipperfield (Buildings) ​
Rebekah Massey (Admin)
Sue Pratt (Missionary Coordinator)
Margaret Reynolds (Care Coordinator)
Mervyn Reynolds (Treasurer)