Team

Roger Widdecombe
Vicar
Roger Widdecombe is the Church Leader. After a career in sales for thirteen years he studied theology for two years and became a minister in the Church of England in 2003. He came to St Paul’s in late 2006 and loves being part of the community. He enjoys fixing bikes, chatting to people and triathlons. Rog is married to Hannah and they have two boys and a little girl.

Rachel Bourner
Operations Manager
Rachel Bourner is the Operations Manager. After studying at Durham University, she moved to the area just over 4 years ago. She married Jack in July 2020 and being a lover of music has set up and run a community choir in the School House Cafe. She is a massive fan of all things dogs, Disney and delicious food.

Jemima Downing
Trainee Children’s Pastor
Jemima Downing is the Trainee Children’s Pastor. She grew up in Birmingham, worked in Canada for 2 years, studied in Bristol and recently finished the New Wine Discipleship Year. She enjoys baking yummy treats, exploring new places, any Snowsport and going all out with fancy dress for any family occasion.

Kris Forster
Youth Pastor
Kris Forster is our Youth Pastor. He recently moved to Cheltenham from Derbyshire with his wife, Jess, and 2 year old son, Ezra. He’s a big fan of good coffee, loves to get stuck into a comic book or game of chess and follows Cardiff City Football Club with passion. Most importantly, his favourite youth group game is Spoons.

Cyril Meredith
Treasurer

Jonny Platt
Church Warden

Ben Booth
Church Warden