We believe in an eldership approach to leadership, (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Peter 5:2-4), with the eldership being responsible for all that goes on at the Flame, each elder having different areas of responsibility but coming together to lead.
There is an extended leadership team consisting of the various ministry leads / deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13), that support the elders in delegated duties and responsibilities across the life of Flame, supporting and building up the Flame Family.
So, who is this Team of elders and deacons?
The Eldership:
Daniel Jarvis
Dan is the Lead Elder / Pastor of Flame. He is married to Marie with whom he has 2 daughters.
Having spent 15 years in Engineering, much of it in senior management positions, God took Dan on a journey into fulltime ministry that started in CfaN UK then onto Youth For Christ in various director positions.
God has used these times to give Dan a firm grounding in leadership and management, and this added with Dan’s heart, (which God has shaped through many years of service in different churches as a Children’s worker, Youth Pastor, deacon, elder, preacher and teacher), to see people loved, supported and discipled, for them to know who they are in Jesus, to be all that they were created to be, gives Flame a senior leader focussed on God’s Heart and Will for the family, concerned with building strong support structures, but totally at home with Holy Spirit being free to move in signs, miracles and wonders. Wanting to see the Lost saved…
Ray Jones
Ray is an Elder at Flame. He has a passion for worship, which shines through in every service he attends.
He also has a heart for people and makes time to visit those who are in need.
Ray is a hands-on man, known as a man who can, with a tool for all occasions.
You may not see Ray up on the stage preaching often, but you will definitely find him in the corner of the room ministering to the person who needs a pastoral arm around them.
Ray is husband to Julie. Both have attended Flame for many years; they’ve seen things come and go, but are excited for what this current season holds.
Peter Wassell
Pete is one of the Elders here at Flame and considered one of our ‘out of the box‘ thinkers 🙂
Peter’s been involved in the leadership of the Flame since its inception. He’s keen to discover how we can learn together to put the Bible into practice, and as a member of the preaching team regularly shares from the stage.
He lives in Halesowen with his wife Tracy and they’re enjoying learning how to be grandparents. They share their home with two enthusiastic golden retrievers 🙂
Peter and Tracy have a passion for supporting the persecuted church and are our church reps for OpenDoors and TearFund.
Andy Goreham
Andy is an Elder at Flame and has been a valued member of the Leadership Team since 2022.
Andy is a passionate preacher and loves to share his insights and revelations about the bible with people.
He is married to Helen and has three grown up children. He is an WBA supporter and a music fan.
Andy has a history within church, comes from a christian household, his Dad was a local Pastor for many years, and Andy served alongside him as a leader within the Church on the Rock.
Andy has a prophetic edge to the ministry God has given him and this added to his passion for Jesus and seeing the lost found, makes him a great member of the team to have around.
Our Team:
Marie Jarvis – Women’s Pastor
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Finance Officer — Position Vacant
John Parry – Church Secretary
Ray & Julie – Lifegroup Leaders
Andy & Helen – Lifegroup Leaders
Dan & Marie – Lifegroup Leaders
Stephen Goreham
Youth 11-16’s
Nessa McArthur
Youth 11-16’s
Naomi Elliot
Youth 11-16’s
Joanne Pearson
Youth 11-16’s
Amanda Parkes
KidzChurch 7-11’s
Claire Emery
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Carol Goreham
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Brenda McQuillan
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Courtney Goreham
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Julie Jones
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Lynda Harris
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Kate Kennedy
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Laura Crump
KidzChurch 3-6’s
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Safeguarding Lead — Position Vacant
Daniel Jarvis – Safeguarding Deputy
We are all works in progress and this team of people is on hand in the different settings of Flame to speak with, pray with and simply do life with…One of the strengths of Church is we are in this together, we are a FAMILY.
Hebrews 10:23-25, tells us to…stir up one another to love and good works…encouraging one another…That’s what we are all called to do as members of the Flame. The above team has been put together to ensure that everyone has someone they can talk to, they can be stirred up by, encouraged by…from the youngest to the oldest.