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.
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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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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
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“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 |
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“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:
We recognise that we are the body of Christ and commit ourselves to loving one another through:
We commit to Christ’s plan to reach the world through this Church, by:
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.