Albany Park Baptist Church

"To know Jesus and to make Him known"

Who’s who

Everyone has a role to play at Albany Park. Those with lead responsibilities are shown below.

Minister

Neil AbbottOur Minister (or Pastor) is Rev Neil Abbott.
Neil grew up in Torquay and studied at Moorland's Bible College in Hampshire. After a short spell as a Student Pastor in Ossett he, and his wife Ruth, served with the Baptist Missionary Society leading a church in Clermont-Ferrand, France, for 10 years. Neil took over the Pastorate of Albany Park Baptist Church in 2004. He is always happy to meet or visit if you want prayer or to discuss something and should also be contacted about baptism, weddings or funerals. Email Minister

Youth Development Worker

Carole FarleyOur Youth Development Worker is Carole Farley. 
Carole gave up a career as a young person's social worker to devote herself to church work. She spends half of her time developing the activities for children and young people within the church, and the rest working with Christian Resources in Bexley Schools (CRIBS) helping to bring the gospel message to children in local schools. She is a regular visitor to Hurst Primary School, Royal Park School and Old Bexley CofE Primary School where she often participates in assemblies and RE lessons. Email Youth

 

Deacons

The Deacons are elected by the membership and support the Minister in the administrative and spiritual leadership of the church.

Geraldine AllistonGeraldine Alliston is the Church Secretary and also plays in the music group.  A retired Senior Civil Servant, she is currently Chair of Trustees of Smile International and a member of the London Baptist Association Management Group overseeing a pilot project for accrediting Baptist Ministers. Email Secretary

 

 



David KeepDavid Keep is the Church Treasurer and also leads the Laser Group. Currently Company Secretary for the Docklands Light Railway, David also helps to monitor Home Mission Fund grants for the South East Thames Region of the London Baptist Association.
Email Treasurer

 

 

 


Sarah GrahamSarah Graham is our newest Deacon and also helps to run our Laser Group. In addition to her caring role at home, she works part-time for the Christian housing charity ACHAL and also finds time to run her own ironing business!

 

 

 

   Our vision is for

  • A church which encourages and sustains each member and friend through their hopes, dreams, desires, problems, uncertainties and needs.
  • A church where everyone is important and respected because Christ loves each one of us as unique individuals with our own views and characteristics.
  • A church where our love for one another is evident in our prayers, our care, our hospitality and our conversation, wherever we are.
  • A church which welcomes all ages, races and abilities and where no group is marginalised.
  • A church where pastoral care is the responsibility of all members as well as the Minister.