meet the team

Staff Team

Chris Simpkins

Lead Pastor
Joined the team at FBC in 2008. Studied at Spurgeon's College, completing both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Theology.  Loves golf, football and good coffee!

Timm Sautter

Associate Pastor
Originally German, but learning fast. Dog dad to Mr. Darcy. Loves schnitzel and VfB Stuttgart.

Sian Karamolegkos

Kids & Family Coordinator
Mum of two, with a background in Education and a serious love for iced coffee. Easily distracted by anything pink or sparkly.

Raddie Nestorova

Director of Guest Experience
Born Bulgarian, now calls Britain home. Loves plants, nature and good food.

Naomi Page

Small Groups Coordinator
From Leigh-on-Sea via Pokhara (Nepal) & Surrey. Happiest with a good book and a chocolate brownie, or pottering in the garden.

Naomi Mallett

Community Team Coordinator
Grew up in Sandhurst and committed to all things local. Enjoys puddings and being with family.

Paul Kerslake

Creative Coordinator
Happiest when playing an instrument, loves a good movie and a better book, dad to Abi, Noo and Joel and hubby to Hannah.

Joel Kerslake

Social Media Coordinator
Loves football and a good movie.

Hazel Buckley

Cafe Manager
Mum of 6, bakes delicious cakes!

Josh Buckley

Building Manager
Dog dad to Hendrix. Loves football.

Julie Marks

Bookeeper
Always smiling, but relentless with numbers.

Nur Date

Accountant
Originally a Saffa, now explores the British outdoors with her lovely dogs.

Trustees

Rachel Roberts

Co Chair
Part of FBC for many years and a great asset to the church family.

Paul Valler

Co Chair
At FBC since the dawn of time, valued member of the FBC preaching team, sharing wisdom and inspiring others.

Tom Fox

Originally from Wales but grew up in Finch. Spends a lot of time playing, watching and coaching football.

Benny Goodman

Previously served on the Mission Team, now a trustee.

Kate Johnstone

Loves a good coffee, running and hanging out with friends.

Lawrence Lam

Moved to the UK from Hong Kong in 2022. Loves reading, painting, cooking, and most of all spending time with friends making happy memories!

Catherine Parting

Brought up in Yorkshire but now has to accept she's a Southerner!