Staff and Leadership

Please find below an introduction to our church leaders and members of staff.


Samuel Kothapalli		Oma Uweja
Sam serves as both a secretary and deacon at DBC. With over five years of faithful commitment to our church, Sam also leads the media desk. He also occasionally takes the pulpit to preach, sharing his spiritual insights and wisdom with our church family. Beyond his church duties, Sam is a loving husband to Snigdha and a devoted father to two boys and a new born girl. Outside of work and church, Sam works as a consultant and finds solace in the company of friends and the beauty of nature.		Oma is a devoted and cherished member of our church community and faithfully serves as a deacon. Her unwavering commitment to our congregation is truly inspiring. Oma has a special heart for our children's Sunday School ministry, where her dedication shines brightly. Her passion for nurturing the spiritual growth of our youngest members is evident in her tireless efforts and warm guidance. As a faithful and steadfast member of our church, Oma's presence and contributions have made a lasting impact.


Julius Adisa		Ken Gilbert
Julius and Janet recently joined Dartford Baptist Church, where Julius is now a deacon. He hopes to see God's Kingdom established and welcomes new believers with open arms. Julius is an ordained pastor with a Bachelor's in Theology and an MBA. He also works as an entrepreneur and part-time bus driver. He and Janet have been married for 35 years and have three grown children. They both hope the church positively impacts the community by spreading the message of Christ.		Ken Gilbert is a devoted and enthusiastic member of our church community. Ken is now retired but continues to advise the leadership on various matters. He has served as a fabric steward for more than a decade, ensuring that our church is well-maintained. Additionally, he is responsible for scheduling guest preachers as our pulpit supply secretary. Outside of his church duties, Ken enjoys riding motorcycles and is a skilled leader and motivator. He is always ready to lend a helping hand and make a positive impact. Ken is happily married to Dorothy and recently celebrated becoming a great-grandparent.


Eileen Bingham
Eileen is now retired after serving Dartford baptist as a devoted Deacon with over 70 years of dedicated church attendance. She continues to help the leadership and Children ministry through advise and stepping up when needed. She is deeply passionate about our children's ministry, leaving an enduring impact on the spiritual growth of our youngest members. Beyond her church role, Eillen enjoys nature and delights in holidaying with her church friends, fostering strong bonds within our community. Her unwavering commitment and enthusiasm make her an invaluable leader in our church family.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Welcome to our Sunday morning service! We want to make sure you have a great experience during your visit, so we've put together some information for you.

Where and When

Our Sunday service begins at 10:30 am at our Church Building. If it's your first time, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to find a parking spot and get comfortable before the service starts. You'll be greeted by our Welcome Team and given a welcome pack.

After the service, we offer free tea, coffee, and biscuits. This is an excellent opportunity to meet others and get to know the community.

Accessibility: We want everyone to feel welcome at our church, so we've made our building accessible for wheelchair users and those who need a sound loop. If you require assistance, please let one of our Welcome Team members know. We also have disabled toilets available at the back of the church.

Our Service

Our service begins with a team member welcoming you at 10:30 am. We sing 4-5 songs during the worship time, and someone from the congregation will lead us in prayer. Then, a member will read a small passage from the Bible before the sermon begins. We share news and notices about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will deliver a Bible-based sermon applicable to our everyday lives. Finally, we end the service with a worship song. If you would like to receive prayer at the end of the service, you are welcome to do so.

images: Services

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children must be accompanied by their parents/grown-ups at all times.
Junior Church (3-11 years)
Catalysts (12-15)
Young people (15+ years) stay in service for now.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. At the end of the notices, someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are great for meeting new people, it's in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have small home groups that meet once a month. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Foodbank

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with us using the contact details below. We'll email you back to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Sam Kothapalli		Julius Adisa
Church Secretary & Deacon		Deacon & Welcome Team Leader

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes!

Sam Signature