Meet the Team

I moved to the Circuit in August 2026 and it has been great to get to know the churches within the Burnley and Pendle Circuit. I am passionate about a sharing the love of God that is available to everyone and I look forward to journeying alongside churches as we grow in love for God and serve our community, guided by the Holy Spirit.

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Rev Steven has pastoral charge of Barley, Christ Church & Padiham Road

Since 2019, I have been keeping a record of the films I watch so I can easily say my favourite films are: ‘Roma’; ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’; and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ as these films I have watched the most. A character in the film Perfect Days, Hirayama inspires me. I’m attracted to his lifestyle. He lives alone in a simple house with no luxuries, and he has set daily routines. If you haven’t seen this film, I recommend it to you. No surprise that my hobby is watching films – I find it good for me. Roger Ebert said this, “the purpose of civilisation and growth is to be able to reach out and empathise a little bit with other people. And for me, the movies are like a machine that generates empathy. It lets you understand a little bit more about different hopes, aspirations, dreams and fears. It helps us to identify with the people who are sharing this journey with us.”  

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Rev Tony has pastoral charge of Briercliffe Road,  Brunshaw, Central, Greenbrook, Hapton & Southfield

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​​Tel : 01282 225435            Mob : 07762 743108

My favourite film is 'It's a Wonderful Life'. This film is a reminder that we are far more valuable and significant than we realise and that we all have a lot to offer. The person who inspires me is Audrey, my youth leader from my teens who was instrumental in my first steps in faith.  Audrey continues to pray for me and encourage me. My list of hobbies includes music, visiting coffee shops, playing in a brass band and 'easy-watching' TV (usually comedy!) 

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Rev Adrian has pastoral charge of Higherford, Wheatley Lane, St Andrews & St Johns.

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Mob : 07469 761773

My favourite film is ‘Secondhand Lions’ starring Robert Duvall, Micheal Caine, and Haley Joel Osment.  The people who inspire me are: Jesus, Tom Selleck in Blue Bloods, Steven Redgrave, Ghandi, and Valentino Rossi. My favourite hobby is riding my motorcycle briskly. 

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Rev James, as Baptist Minister, has shared pastoral responsibility at Briercliffe Road Baptist/Methodist Church.

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Mob : 07833 398954

My Favourite film is Wicked. The person who inspires me the most is my Grandad who has taught me alot about life skills including gardening. My hobbies are wild camping with the family, crafts and gardening (no surprises there!!). I also like walking in the countryside with my dog, Luna.

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Claire leads on communication & information for the circuit as well as various circuit administration duties e.g. safeguarding and district returns.

 

Mob : 07752 278664​​​​