Manvers Street Baptist Church Bath BA1 1JW
Tel: 01225 461600
Fax: 01225 469123
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Revd. John Rackley (2nd right) has been Minister at the Church since 1991. He is married to Mary and has a son and daughter. John believes that he offers a nurturing, pastoral ministry to the Church. He believes a church needs to be as helpful to newcomers and non-Christians as to those who know it well and have made a Christian commitment. He has a faith that lives by the questions God raises for us in the life of Jesus. He broadcasts regularly on Pause for Thought for Radio 2, is a retreat leader and member of the Iona Community.
John is very keen that the church offer opportunities for people to share their faith together and help their trust in God.
He is also Chaplain at Bath University. John says:
"I have been a Chaplain in both Leicester and Bath and I have a similar
role to that of an "unattached" youth worker. A chaplain seeks to be
available for the needs of students who come to either of our universities in
Bath. I am based at the Caplaincy Centre. One of the team is always available
at the Centre and between us we cover Anglican, Baptist, Orthodox, Methodist,
Roman Catholic, United Reformed and Quaker denominations.
We join in University life whether it is the Student Union Firework Party; Graduation Ceremonies or enjoying a swim in the Sports Pool. As a local minister I wish my own church to be a congregation where individual students feel they are welcome and are encountering God in the way they need Him to meet them."
Open House Centre Development Worker - Mr David Twine (1st left) works as John Rackley's Assistant in the development of the Open House Centre
Tel: 01225 461600 dave_msbc@btconnect.com
Church Secretary - Mr Peter Shrubsole, (far right) is responsible for all Church secretarial correspondence. He is an Officer of the Church and is an ex officio Deacon.
Tel: 01225 461600prs_secmsbc@btconnect.com
Church Treasurer - Alison Bull, (centre) is responsible for all financial matters relating to the church.
Tel: 01225 461600 teddy@bear3368fsnet.co.uk
Church Administrator - Mrs Margaret Hopkins (3rd in from left) is responsible for room lettings, maintenance co-ordinaton, management of care takers and liason with Julian House and Off the Record. Tel: 01225 836071
Team Secretary. - Lynne Chesworth 2nd in from left is responsible for the smooth running of the church office, providing secretarial support for minister and team, production and editing of website, production and editing of the monthly magazine the NEWS.
Tel: 01225 461600 lynne_office@btconnect.com
Resident Caretakers - Jo and David - responsible for cleanliness, security and minor repairs to the building. Tel: 01225 461600
