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 programmer and then 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 service leading and preaching. It was there that he met his wife Martha, and where God called him to ordained ministry in the Church of England. 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 (or running) their rescued greyhound.
Assistant Ministry Leader: Liz Lang
Liz has been a member of Christ Church for 33 years. Married to Keith with three grown children, Charlotte, Ashleigh, Rob and one lovely granddaughter Mia. She became a Christian at the age of 17 when attending Yateley Baptist church with her parents who were involved with the Boys and Girls Brigades.
Liz returned to study in her 30s, completing an Access to HE course followed by a BA in English Studies with Media and Film Studies. This led to working for the creator of the Positive Parenting resources and then for 10 years in a FE college, with a wide range administrative responsibilities as well as pastoral, safeguarding and youth mental health first aid. To support this work Liz completed the Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning sector and a MA in the Philosophy of Education. She likes to build good relationships with people, getting to know them and to share her faith with them.
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.
Church Wardens
We are also fortunate to have Liz and Olu 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: Rev Trevor Woodget
Trevor Woodget joined us as our Baptist Link Minister in August 2021. After many years leading Basingstoke Baptist Church he is now retired, putting his great experience to good use in mentoring younger Christian leaders. He is also part of the 1Church Basingstoke leadership team. In his spare time he rambles ... leading walks around Hampshire and beyond.
Methodist Church Link Minister: Rev Ruth Midcalf
After Valerie Fisher retired in 2021, our interim Methodist Link minister is Ruth Midcalf, Superintendent of our local Methodist Circuit. She has particularly responsibility for the Methodist churches around Tadley and Silchester.
United Reformed Church Link Minister
After Kay Blackwell moved to Oxford in 2021, our URC Link minister role is currently vacant.