Staff and Leadership

Having had previous experience in church eldership, management and overseeing a youth offending centre in Yorkshire, Chris comes into church leadership with valuable experience. He is excited and has vision to see the local church become a place of real relevance in society.

The church has a responsibility to make the Gospel known. The Good News which has been entrusted to the church is life changing and relevant, so is to be shared through preaching and how we live out our lives as believers. Jesus Christ is Himself the only way to God’s heavenly Kingdom; so it is a priority for us to share the realities of Jesus.

Chris looks forward to welcoming you into the local church family. He is married to Lucy and has three children Jessica, Luke and Sophie.

Debbie and her husband, Alasdair, joined Linton Free Church in 2014 after relocating to the area for work. They received such a loving welcome and felt very much part of the Church family, particularly through joining one of the Church’s house groups.

Debbie and Alasdair now have three young children; Zac, Charlotte and Molly, who keep Debbie very busy alongside teaching part time at a local primary school.

Debbie became an Elder in 2017 and has specific responsibilities for the Pastoral Team and the Youth, Children & Families work (alongside Al Wood).

Al is a family man with wife Ang and three very energetic boys. He started coming to Linton Free Church in 2011 and received a very warm welcome.

He works as a Strategic Account Director in a local business and enjoys cycling, photography, walking his dog Ted and spending time outdoors.

Ian and his wife, Alison, joined the Church at the end of 2017 after many years in a Baptist Church in Cambridge. Ian became an Elder in 2020 and Church Secretary in 2022, with responsibility for finances and buildings.

Ian is a lifelong Ipswich Town supporter and is walking the English Coastal Path in retirement. Ian and Alison have two grown children and five grandchildren.

Jennie joined Linton Free Church in 2017 after studying at Bible College and working in church leadership. She now lives in Linton and is passionate about helping people know God more deeply and live in their God-given purpose.

Neil serves as an Elder at Linton Free Church and is passionate about supporting the spiritual life and mission of the church.