After a good many years in Japan, we ended up settling in Newent where we became involved in Glebe Chapel. I was asked to join the leadership team and became an elder. After another spell in Japan, followed by 5 years in Chippenham, we are now back in Newent. We have five children and seven grandchildren. I enjoy bird and insect photography, sports and the outdoors.

Ian has been privileged to live and work on a dairy farm, enjoying and experiencing God’s creation. Glebe has been part of his life since as a child, he accepted Jesus as Saviour. At 18 he responded to God’s call to be involved in work with children and young people. During this time Ian met and married Ju (who also was a youth leader) and later felt God prompting him to become involved in Glebe’s leadership team where he is presently serving the Lord as an elder.

I grew up on the outskirts of Newent and, bar a few years at University, have been here my whole life! I work in the NHS in Gloucester and when not doing that can be found playing badminton, running (albeit not very quickly or well) or more than likely binge-watching a TV series!! I learnt the piano from a young age and enjoy creatively putting songs together either for a Sunday service or just to sing on my own in my room!

I moved to the area in 1986 and have been attending Glebe Chapel ever since. I have two children, and work at the local secondary school as the Clerk to Governors and also work part time as the Administrator for Glebe Chapel & NCC.

I’m retired. Married to Jan, we have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I enjoy working with people and aim to encourage people to become involved in mission and outreach in church and the community.

My name is Ioana and as you will probably tell from the spelling of my name I am not from England, but Romania. I am married to Paul and we have a daughter Lydia.

Peter has been working with young people for 30 years. He is married with three children and loves walking in the countryside and woods. He enjoys playing football (but is not so fast these days) and working with the rest of the MTL teams here at Glebe Chapel. One of his favourite bible verses is found in Jeremiah Ch 29 v 11.

I work part time for the NHS. I am married to Chris and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I enjoy working / caring for people. I like to see and encourage people to grow in their faith with Jesus.

Originally from the Hampshire/Dorset border, Jan has lived in the Newent area since 1987. He is married to Lindy and they have 2 ‘grown-up’ married children, Luke and Rosie. After university, Jan taught chemistry in a number of schools before moving into school leadership. He has worked in the UK and overseas and currently juggles a number of education and charity consultancy roles including work that oversees the development at the Newent Community Centre. A Christian for 20 years, Jan enjoys sporting and outdoor activities and, when time allows, music, art and theatre too.

My working life has been in property and management consultancy. I'm married to Victoria and we moved to Taynton 5 years ago and began attending Glebe Chapel, which we found to be a warm and friendly fellowship. When not involved with church finances or the Community Centre project I enjoy DIY, photography and tinkering with old cars.

I am Jenny and you will either see me cleaning Glebe Chapel during the week or sitting in the congregation on a Sunday with my family.