Meet the Leaders
Elders
James
Lead Pastor / Elder
Hello! I’m James, the Lead Pastor at BRBC. I grew up in Suffolk and came to know Jesus in my late teens right here at BRBC. I am married to Quince and we have two great children. I love playing football and you may see me walking around the fields with our lively dog Coco! I oversee the teaching, vision, staff team and pastoral care. I really enjoy getting to know people, helping them find their identity in Jesus, and seeing God work powerfully in their lives.
Terry
Elder
Hello everyone! I’m Terry and I serve as an Elder at BRBC. I also lead one of the church’s Community Groups. I’m married to Liz, and we have two wonderful, grownup children who live in the United States. Liz and I have resided in Bury St. Edmunds for nearly 25 years and worshipped at Garland Street Baptist Church before moving to BRBC.
I’m originally from California. When I retired from the U.S. Air Force, Liz and I worked for the Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, serving throughout Europe and in Russia.
If you see me on a Sunday, make sure to say hello!
Joe Grimwood
Elder
Hi, I’m Joe, and I’m married to Jess and we’ve been at BRBC since September 2022. I’m working as a ‘Pastor-in-Training’, which involves heading up our Sunday evening gatherings, looking after our Community Groups and getting involved in some of the youth work in the church. I also study part time at Oak Hill College in North London. Before this, I was working for an engineering and metallurgy company between Cambridge and Haverhill. I also enjoy hanging out with our son, playing the piano, cooking/baking, playing or watching sport and getting out and enjoying the big wide outdoors!
Stuart
Elder
Hi, I’m Stuart. I’m married to Anna and we have 3 fantastic daughters. I was blessed to be born into a family where both parents were Christians and we attended a Baptist church in Stowmarket where I made a profession of faith in my early teens. I remained a committed member at Stowmarket until our family moved closer to Bury St Edmunds where we started attending BRBC. Since joining BRBC I’ve had the pleasure of serving in the Creche and now in the Primary Kids Group. I am also part of leading a Community Group.
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, I love running and ‘trying’ to stay fit… but that tends to conflict with my other passion for good food! My work sometimes prevents me from being at church as much as I’d like so please say hi when I am there.