Leadership

The Lavery's

Jamie Lavery

Pastor

Jamie is married to Sophie, and they have two children, Lily and Judah. Jamie is originally from Armagh, Northern Ireland and Sophie is from St Albans, Hertfordshire. They met and married at Regents Theological College.

Jamie entered the Elim ministry in 2010, having first served to lead the Elim church in Hoddesdon before being called to Crawley in January 2016.

The big Why that drives everything we do is to ‘Glorify Jesus and Transform Lives.’ And as a church, we are seeking to live this out fervently & faithfully together as we proclaim Christ to the world & seek to see every believer rooted, growing & fruitful in their walk with Jesus. 

Martin Gaunt

 

Martin Gaunt

Elder

Martin is part of the second generation at Elim Church Crawley, having both parents involved in the establishment of the Church in the early days before it’s move to Langley Green.
 
Martin was born in Crawley and has lived his whole life in the local area. Enjoying a career firstly in banking and now in social work.
 
Having been an Elder and part of the leadership team for over 15 years, Martin has a passion for working with people, music and worship. As well as overseeing and working with our team of worship leaders and musicians, Martin is involved with many aspects of Church life which he regards as the greatest privilege of his life so far.
 
Martin enjoys time at the gym, driving, travelling and when at home meeting with and spending time with friends.
 
France Bontemps

France Bontemps

Elder

France has been a faithful servant at Elim Church Crawley for over 12 Years and has a heart for the gospel and a passion for Worship. The desire to see people come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ whatever their background, is one of France’s priorities. God Started leading France and his wife, Shirley-Anne, to start a church among the Mauritian community which eventually became a reality after being appointed as an Elder. In June 2017, they both launched Elim Mauritian Church Crawley. France has been in the Ministry for more than 20 years and Shirley-Anne enjoys serving the Mauritian Community in any way she can.

"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." John 4:23

For more information about Elim Mauritian Church Crawley, please see: https://www.facebook.com/ElimMauritianChurch/ you can also contact France on 07799 716 763 or france.bontemps@elim-church.org.uk

Paul Norcross

Paul Norcross

Elder

Paul has been part of Elim Crawley all his life having been born into the church. Paul is married to Christine and together they have two kids Evie & Jessie. As well as being an elder Paul plays a key role in our worship team.

 

Paul has been an Elder and part of the leadership team for the last 3 years.