We Are SHBC.

South Hanwell Baptist Church is a worshipping, Jesus-sharing community that has a passion for Christ.

Meet The Team

ELDERS

Stuart Shackelton: Pastor

Stuart “Shacky” Shackleton has been the pastor of this church for the past 15 years. Pastor Shacky is a gifted preacher and teacher.  He has a desire to see our church grow in reaching and supporting families, children and youth in the ways of Jesus.  Our pastor is approachable, fun-loving and hospitable.

Martin Durham: Elder

Martin has been in local church leadership for over 20 years and, having left a banking career in 2001, has for the last 17 years been leading the gospel ministry known as Kerygma180. 

Jeremy Geake: Elder

Jeremy has attended South Hanwell Church for many years and started following Jesus in his teens, after experiencing clear assurance from God that, as a follower of Jesus, he was part of God’s family. Over the years he has led or helped run various initiatives at church including youth work and more recently, stuff for men.​
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DEACONS

Rachel Durham: Deacon

Rachel has been a  part of the family at South Hanwell for many years and  has been involved in many areas of church life. She is currently on the Lighthouse (Sunday school) leadership team. Rachel teaches and works in a local pre school nursery.

Latoya Williams: Deacon

Latoya has been a member of South Hanwell Baptist Church for 10 years. She works locally, enjoys spending time with her family and loves to bake. She trusts in and loves the Lord Jesus and believes that right (bible) teaching leads to right living.
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Sarah Browne: Church Secretary

Sarah is a lifetime member of this church and has served with children and young people since she was one herself. She currently runs W7kids for primary school-aged children. A teacher at a local school, Sarah has responsibility for safe-guarding as well as overseeing the audio/ visual set up. 

Gareth Hides: Worship Leader

Gareth is passionate about enabling others to worship Jesus and sharing the gospel with those who don’t yet know Christ. He serves both the church and works full-time with local ministry, K180, in music and evangelism.
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Amir Arian: Deacon

​Amir grew up in a Muslim religious family. While at University in Iran he committed his life to Jesus. He is the founder and CEO of Hamsayeh International, an organisation that serves Iranians and Afghan communities in the UK and beyond.
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TREASURER

Rick Poster: Treasurer

Rick has been at South Hanwell since he decided to follow Jesus as a teenager. As treasurer he oversees South Hanwell’s financial affairs and accounting practices. He co-leads a midweek life group and helps out on the sound desk.

TESTIMONIES

“We are a vibrant, international
church community where God
and ​his word, ​the bible, is central
​to all that is said and done.”
- Clare, UK 
​“I used to feel like there was
a gap in me that I tried to fill.
But when I encountered Jesus ​
​that gap was filled completely.”
- Imogen, UK
“When I accepted Jesus as my
Saviour, I experienced what it was
​to be loved by God, to know him as
​my Father and to rejoice in that love.”
- Veeraka, Sri Lanka
"I used to doubt the existence of God
until I had prayers answered and
my life was changed by Jesus."
- Jamie, UK

CHURCH COVENANT STATEMENT

As a body of believers at South Hanwell Baptist Church,
 
We commit to worshipping God alone, by:
 
  • Exalting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour
  • ​Studying and applying God's Word
  • Growing as disciples of Jesus
 
We recognise that we are the body of Christ and commit ourselves to loving one another through:
 
  • Gathering together regularly for worship and fellowship
  • Helping one another to live as fully committed followers of Christ
  • Praying for each other 
 
We commit to Christ’s plan to reach the world through this Church, by:
 
  • Sacrificially supporting the life of SHBC with our time, money, prayer and gifts
  • Seeking to win others to Jesus, and including them in the life & mission of His church
  • Upholding the cause of the poor and the marginalised.
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