Leadership and staff

Please find below a brief introduction to our church leaders and staff.


Paul Smith: Pastor		Gill Price: Pastoral Care
Hi, I am Paul. It is my privilege to have been the pastor here at WBC since 2012. I am married to Emma, and we have 4 children. Family is very important to us. I have studied at Spurgeons College and the Light College. I am passionate about preaching and seeing the Bible come to life, but also to show how our faith applies to our everyday lives in practice as well as spiritual ways. I have a strong conviction to reaching out to others with the love of Jesus and engaging with people whatever their understanding of faith may be. We are really excited to see God move amongst us as He brings forward His vision for us as a church. We believe He has great things in store for all of us. You will receive a warm welcome if you visit us to find out more.		I moved to Wymondham from North London over 20 years ago with my family. We joined WBC straight away and have seen the church go through good times and not so good times but believe that God has always had His hand on this place. My girlies have now moved away and my husband passed away 9 years ago after serving the church as worship leader for many years. Over the years I have been involved in many aspects of the life of the church including Roots Community Café, prayer initiatives, homegroups and pastoral care. I became a Deacon some years ago and took on different leadership roles. In 2021 I was asked to become an Elder to oversee the spiritual welfare and direction of the church. As an Elder I aim to provide support for Paul. I also look to support and care for all those within the fellowship. My passion is for pastoral care and for praying for anyone, for anything at anytime.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Jan Hunt		Vera Cooke: Church Secretary, Prayer, Homegroups
I worked in secondary schools all my life and ended up in charge of a few of them. This certainly taught me how much I didn’t know and developed my sense of humour! I became a Christian as a youngster at school myself - impressed by Christian teachers. A wide experience of different churches broadened and deepened my faith. I continue to learn daily how much I do not know and how grateful I am for a saviour who constantly allows me to start again.		I was born into a farming family in Norfolk (in Oby, if you’ve ever heard of it!) and at a young age, I gave my life to the Lord Jesus and was baptised. Leaving Norfolk for a while, I studied in York and London before returning as a teacher/training manager. I began attending Wymondham Baptist Church in 2021 and knew that I wanted to worship here with a fellowship whose hallmark is love of the Lord Jesus and each other. My passion is for prayer and studying God’s Word and I hope I can contribute to the life of the church in these areas, amongst others. It is a great privilege to serve the Lord and His people as a Deacon at WBC.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Emma Smith: Designated Safeguarding Officer		Jason O'Dell: Communication, Trustee for safeguarding
I am married to our Pastor Paul, and together we have four children. I am the Project Director for our main outreach, Roots Community Café. I now works solely for the Church but prior to this I was employed at Wicklewood Primary School as a Learning Support Assistant both general and 1-1,. Whilst there I completed her NPECTs and went on to teach PE. I have always had a heart for caring for others and ran a successful childminding business with my sister for many years whilst my own children were young. It is through my previous work that I gained my initial experience in safeguarding. I am part of the youth team here at WBC and lead both on a Sunday morning and at our Friday night youth group. I was appointed Designated Safeguarding Officer in 2016 and I have completed the Baptist Union training, level 3. My role is to ensure that our policies and procedures are kept up to date . I am responsible for keeping records, promoting good safeguarding practice across the church and acting as a link between the church and other agencies. I am committed to excellence in safeguarding and am able to remain calm under pressure and work well with others.		I’ve been married to Katie since 2001 and we have two sons, Toby and Theodore. Since March 2020, we’ve been worshipping at WBC and have loved becoming part of such a caring church family, deeply committed to sharing God’s love within the community. I became a Christian at the age of 18 following a very challenging upbringing in care. My faith has been central in sustaining me through the many ups and downs life has brought over the years, and it continues to shape how I live today. I have a real passion for food and hospitality. Professionally, I work as an Operations and Project Manager for a large catering company, and outside of work I enjoy hosting and cooking for friends and family. Until a recent knee injury, I was a keen runner, but I still love getting outdoors - whether that’s going for a long walk or spending some reflective time at my allotment.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Keith Hilton: Buildings, Equipment; Garden		Mathew Mutokonya: Youth work
I was born in Norwich and have lived in Norfolk all my life. Having spent 45 years in the printing industry I now enjoy retirement with my wife and family. Having attended church for most of my life it was not until 2000 when I attended an Alpha Course together with my wife that I fully understood what it was to be a Christian. We moved to Wymondham to live in 2021 and started to attend WBC on a casual basis but in 2023 we became more actively involved. I am currently a Trustee of The Besom in Norwich a small but active charity providing support to people moving into accommodation for the first time. My main areas of interest at WBC include church and garden maintenance, Roots Café and Eco Team.		I was born in Zimbabwe and raised by my mother I attended some different churches as a young boy – some linked to my education. I came to the UK in 2002, living in London, Stafford and Burton-upon-Trent. I moved to Norfolk with my wife and daughter in 2010 and in 2011 we were blessed with the addition of twin daughters. We all moved to Wymondham in 2019 My passion is working with children and young people. I take inspiration from Matthew the disciple and apostle and I most definitely aspire to serve with a smile both on my face and in my heart.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Kate Kinsey
I moved to Wymondham with my husband, Keith, in 2023 after enjoying many family holidays in Norfolk. My faith has been a steady presence throughout my life, shaping both my service in the church and my sense of calling. Since joining WBC I have found a warm and welcoming community. My hope is to encourage others to come through our doors and discover what life with God can mean for them too. One of my favourite ways to unwind is curling up with a god book and I always enjoy hearing about what others are reading too!
office@wymondhambaptist.org

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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, been attending church for years or have never stepped foot in one, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you would like to know about WBC.

Key information about the church...

When & where does the church meet?
What should I expect when I visit the church?
What happens to the children at church?
Is there a dress code?
Will I have to join in?
Are there any more useful links?
I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am for our Sunday Service. There is limited parking but there is plenty of local free parking on Sundays
We meet at:
Wymondham Baptist Church
Queen Street
Wymondham
Norfolk NR18 0AY

You can see a map on our contact us page.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm greeting from us. Our dedicated welcome team will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. A member of the Leadership Team is also on hand to help with any queries. There will be approximately 45 mins of singing with opportunity for church members to pray or read a passage from the Bible. There will be teaching from one of the leaders at the Church with a chance to respond at the end of the service.

Tea, coffee and biscuits (and sometimes cake) are served after the service when there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions. During the period of our building project we will not have access to our kitchen, so will be unable to offer refreshments as usual, however, please spend time after the service to share in fellowship together.

How are the children and youth involved at church?

We have fantastic programmes for the youth at WBC, for:

Creche (3 months - pre-school). Children under 3 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
Ignite (reception - year 6)
T4:12 ( Year 7 - year 11)

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme. At the end of the service the group leaders will ensure you have your children.

For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

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Cathy Finch (Church Administrator) works in the Church Office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning - if you need any information or further details about our fellowship please email - office@wymondhambaptist.org or ring 01953 606520. If the Office is not manned, and your call is urgent please ring 07792 711407