Leaders
Ev
Testimony
Had a typical West Indian upbringing (parents being Trinidadian). Was brought up in a Christian family, the second of four boys, on a council estate in Bedford. Got saved when I was 6, filled with the Holy Spirit and baptised when I was 14. From that point Jesus has undoubtedly been with me throughout all life’s ups and downs.
Likes and dislikes about east London?
The East End is the centre of the world! This is where it all happens and anyone who is anyone ought to be. Life experienced here is so culturally and socially diverse. If you want a slower, less exciting pace of life, head elsewhere! Dislikes - someone sort out the Blackwall Tunnel – it does my head in!
Family, Kids, Pets?
Married to my best mate, Esther and we have 2 boys and a girl.
What do you do Monday to Friday?
I’ve got fingers in many pies. I’m a part-time plumber, I've got a building firm and I also work for the Civil Service – yep, it couldn’t be more different!
Tom
Testimony
I left school with no formal education, ended up working on building sites, met a carpenter who said he was a born again Christian, and was curious because he didn’t look like one! He invited me to church and I was completely unprepared for what I found – it was full of young, sincere and normal (most of them) people. And was even more staggered by what they told me about Jesus, not least that He was willing to forgive a toe-rag like me. Still haven’t got over it!
Likes and dislikes about east London?
Likes: it’s never boring. Dislikes: it’s never boring
Family, Kids, Pets?
Married to Rachel, I have 5 kids and a tortoise called Rambo.
What do you do Monday to Friday?
I now lead East End Church, after 24 years working as a roofer.
Steve
Testimony
I was born in New Zealand and brought up in a great Christian family. I gave my life to Jesus when I was 14 and got baptised at 17. Since then God’s led (and kept me) in the UK. Life always throws up things you don’t expect but how awesome it is knowing I’m not walking alone!
Likes and dislikes about east London?
I've only ever lived in East London since moving to the UK and love having the world on my doorstep. Love the people, love the diversity, love the randomness, as well as lots of great running routes make it a great place to live. My dislike - it is so far from family in New Zealand (30 hour flight!) and people still don’t understand my accent!
Family, Kids, Pets?
Married to Karen with three kids, Lily, Caleb and Leo.
What do you do Monday to Friday?
I work as a consultant for various Investment Banks across London (although my family think I work for MI5 as I don't talk about work that much!)
