Meet the team

Lead Minister: Rev Jonathan Clark

Jonathan is a Christian, husband, step-father, coffee lover, glass artist, jogger, musician and all-round techie (sometimes in that order). He's been a Christian since boyhood, and is very grateful to his family and youth leaders who prayed for him, and taught and encouraged him in the Christian faith.

After studying science at University, he went on to become a systems engineer working in the intelligence services for nearly 20 years. During that time he was very involved in the leadership of his local church, including youth work, and leading a worship team. It was there that he met his wife Martha, and where God called him to ordained church leadership. He loves preaching and using other ways to help people come to know all that God has done for them, and how to follow Jesus more closely. They have been in Chineham since July 2018, and you may see him walking their adopted Schnauzer.

Children, Youth & Families Leader - Adejumoke Juliana Akinbusoye

Adejumoke Juliana Akinbusoye is a Christian, a mother, a daughter, a sister and a wife. She came to know the Lord as a teenager through the ministry of faithful Christian men and women who impacted her life at Orita-mefa Baptist Church, Ibadan, Nigeria. She is a trained legal practitioner, administrator, law lecturer and educator who is passionate about inspiring and equipping young people and training them in the way of the Lord. She has served as a children’s Bible teacher, teenage counsellor and mentor to young people for over fifteen years, working with church leaders to equip young people to be who Christ saved them to be. She is currently concluding her doctoral research in energy and climate change law. She loves to read, write, research and create/design. She is a board member of The Barnabas Mission, a not-for-profit organization focused on family welfare. In her spare time, you will find her arranging or coordinating small groups for the purpose of sharing the love and good news of Jesus.

Children & Families Worker: Tonya Butler

I’m a wife, mum to 5 children and also a Nan. I’ve lived in Chineham for 23 years, I love the community we live in and love nothing more than a cuppa and a chat and supporting those around me.

Administrator: Rebecca Pain

Rebecca and her family first came to Christ Church in 2014, and before joining the staff team in 2021 she worked as a librarian for many years.  She is a keen musician and her first memories of being involved in sung worship are of sitting in the choir stalls with her grandmother while her grandfather played the organ!  Rebecca plays the piano and flute and enjoys playing in the band at Christ Church, as well as accompanying a local Christian choir.  Rebecca’s roots are very much in the Church of England, but she loves the ecumenical nature of Christ Church.

Facilities Coordinator: Steve Wood

He's just joined us ... his bio is coming soon!

Caretaker: John Woodmansey

John lives with his young family in Basingstoke, and can turn his hands to most practical things, inside or outside. Which is handy as we have a large and lovely building set in wooded grounds to maintain ...

Church Wardens

We are also fortunate to have Katie Garner and Olu Ojo-Oratokhai as our Church Wardens, who meet regularly with Jonathan and the staff team, and are an important part of our shared leadership.

Baptist Church Link Minister

Our Baptist Link Minister role is currently vacant.

Methodist Church Link Minister: Rev Martin Beukes

Martin Beukes, joined us in 2022 when he took over as Superintendent of our local Methodist Circuit.

United Reformed Church Link Minister

Our URC Link minister role is currently vacant.

Church Council

Our Staff and Leadership Team are supported by our Church Council. Their details are on a board in our lobby.