A PEPPARD COMMON church is looking forward to welcoming a new full-time minister.

The Revd Chris Lewis and his wife Margaret (Mags) have moved from New Hope Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon, an independent fellowship which they launched in 2004.Chris is a former policeman and has been a Christian for more than 25 years. He has been engaged in pastoral and church ministry since 1989. He trained for Baptist ministry at Spurgeon’s College and was ordained in 1996. Since then he has led churches in London and the Midlands.Margaret is a gifted leader and speaker and has her own ministry in mentoring, life coaching, counselling and pastoral work. “Chris and Mags bring with them a wealth of experience, including ministry in Europe and Africa, and we at Springwater are greatly looking forward to a new season under their leadership,” said a spokesperson for the church.“We want to extend our grateful thanks to Barry and Bunny Kirk who have so graciously guided the church over the last few years, and we are delighted that they will be maintaining their connection with us in the future.”For more details, or information on the church’s regular activities, call the church office on (0118) 972 4519.

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