Rev. Ian joined us on 1st September 2025. and is living in the Manse in Highworth. 

He grew up in Southampton and after studying law at university went to work for Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh, supporting people who were homeless or long-term unemployed.

He trained for Methodist ministry at Queen's College, Birmingham, which included a term at a seminary in South India where he learnt more about mission and ministry in a multi-faith context.

For the last 17 years he has been a member of the Benedictine Community at Mucknell Abbey near Worcester,

He is looking forward to fulfilling the role as a Circuit minister as well as returning each week to the Abbey.

He is pictured at his welcome service on 30th August with Rev. Shirlyn, and Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon, Chairman of the Bristol District. 

Bev Tydeman has the important voluntary role of Pastoral Co-ordinator.

She has oversight of our pastoral visitors and home groups, supported by the stewards and ordained staff.

One or two of them are always on duty at the Sunday services and they also lead services from time to time.

Gill Griffiths and Louise Sheppard have agreed to be the contact-point for the stewards - you can reach them at stewards@rwbmc.co.uk or fill in the contact form here.

Shirlyn was born in Trinidad and Tobago and has ministered in several areas of the UK, most recently in Ealing, West London. She believes passionately in proclaiming the Gospel in word and sacrament and is thankful to have the opportunity to serve the Lord among communities that are responding to those around them with grace and love. Her hobbies include reading and shopping.

She also currently now serves as Assistant Chairman of the Bristol District. She is pictured here at her welcome service with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Pye, Chairman of the Bristol District (at the time of the photo).