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David Power
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Pastor

I had the great blessing of being brought up in a Christian home, and turned to the Lord Jesus as my personal Lord and Saviour when I was 10. Having studied for a theology degree at Romsey House in Cambridge (1978-82), I served the Lord first in a Church in Cambs (1983-90), before coming to Longmeadow as pastor in 1991. It has been a great thrill to see the Lord at work here during these last couple of decades. My wife, Liz has been an immense support down through the years, and our four children have now grown up, but are all walking with the Lord. In my spare time (!) I love to hill walk, play squash or read. 

Ben Epps
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Pastor

Having grown up as an atheist, I became a Christian at University in 1996. I think Jesus is simply wonderful, I love the Bible and I want to teach it faithfully to others. I studied theology and pastoral studies at Oak Hill College from 2006-2009. I am married to Elisabeth and we have two children, Joseph and Chloe. I love chess, badminton and my family all love Strictly Come Dancing.

John Cooper
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Elder / Church Secretary

I became a Christian at University, where I also met my wife, Janet. Moved to Stevenage for a job in 1967 and have been involved with the Church since then. We have three grown up children, whom we love visiting. I am semi-retired from my job in publishing and am an avid armchair supporter of Crystal Palace Football Club.

David Cunliffe
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Elder

I am married to Sue and we have three children: Hannah, Mark and Charlotte. Sue and I came to Longmeadow in 1982 and have had the privilege of seeing God grow the church. I enjoy reading, gardening and walking.

Desmond Kong
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Elder

I am originally from Malaysia and came to study in England in 1969.

I come from a Christian family and accepted the Lord Jesus as my Saviour when I was a teenager. I met my wife Li here in London when I was doing my accountancy studies and Li was training to be a nurse. We have two grown up daughters, Selina and Melissa. We moved to Woolmer Green, just outside Stevenage in 2007 and have been worshiping at Longmeadow since. I enjoy watching sports on TV especially F1.

Marcus Watkins
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Elder / Treasurer

I came to faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour at the age of 11 at summer camp, and have continued living as a Christian ever since. I am married to Jen, and have two adult children who are also married; all four of them believing in Jesus and seeking to serve Him in various ways. We started attending Longmeadow in 2004 and moved to Stevenage in March 2005. My day job is with the Christian Medical Fellowship, where I am Head of Finance and Administration.