Jane was inducted as our full time Minister on the 31st July 2022. She was formally the Chaplain at Havens Hospice Chaplain for 9 years. Prior to that Jane was Pastor at Leigh Beck Baptist Church on Canvey Island.  Interestingly, Jane was originally Ordained into the ministry at Avenue 12 years ago!

She is now looking forward to what God will do and how we can be like Jesus in serving the community altogether.

Jane met husband Peter at Birmingham Bible College and they have been married for 32 years. Jane and Peter have two lovely daughters and two beautiful grandchildren.

Jane enjoys swimming and watching Wimbledon!

Stephen is our Church Secretary and one of his main responsibilities is the overall smooth running of the church. This involves liaising with church groups and outside bodies such as the Baptist Union, Local Council, Insurers etc. Stephen is married and has two grown up children and is a passionate Southend United supporter who enjoys his allotment and going to the theatre.

Lauren is our Site Co-ordinator, she moved to Westcliff 7 years ago. Married to Andi, they have 2 young boys.

Lauren liaises with all the various groups that make use of the Church premises. She diligently ensures the church is secure, clean and well maintained.

Lauren enjoys dancing, going on holidays and spending quality time with family and friends.

Litza has been our Children & Family Worker since 2023. She has taken on the role of supporting our growing number of young people, primarily through the ‘Waves’ Youth group which meets on a Tuesday evening and the ‘Footsteps’ group which meets on a Sunday morning.

Litza is a retired Primary School teacher and has two daughters with three grand children to keep her busy.

Jessica is a Church intern here at Avenue. She opted into this role following the completion of school in 2024. She is a devoted and motivated Christian woman, and is inspired by the spirit to get involved in the church in any way possible. So far, she has delivered a sermon to the church and is one of the leaders of Footsteps and Waves Youth Group. Additionally Jessica volunteers with Little Pebbles pre-school group.

Her friends say she has a spirit of empathy and friendliness; family know that she is outgoing and adventurous. She Jessica always welcomes any opportunity to be of service for the expansion of God's kingdom.