Our Team
Jason
Griffiths
Pastor
I am originally from Grimsby, and having become a Christian at the age of 17 and sensing the call to full-time ministry, I left for
Bible College in London in 2003 with my wife Catriona and our young son. Since leaving, our family has grown, and we now have two daughters as well. We came back to Grimsby in 2022 to GBC. I love telling people about Jesus and opening up the Bible in different contexts, as well as getting to know people and seeing God work in the challenges we face in this broken world. I enjoy playing golf (rather badly) and snooker (a bit better) and doing DIY jobs around the house.
Matthew
Cottingham
Assistant Pastor
I’m Matthew, married to Diana and we have two adult children. I’ve served as a deacon on and off since 2015 and in ministry
to youth and children for over 20 years. In my previous role as a Probation Officer I saw the effects of a sinful and broken world which constantly reminded me that our only hope in life and death is Jesus. I was called to be Assistant Pastor in May 2025.
I'm also a fair-weather golfer and love walking in the countryside.
Jeremy
bass
elder
I have been part of this family at GBC since 2007, and I have had the privilege of serving in a number of ministries.
I am passionate about evangelism and been involved with many of the outreach courses that we have run over many years. The word of God is at the centre of my life and nothing gives me greater joy than sharing it with those who have not heard the gospel; to those who need help and understanding and wish to grow in their faith; and those who need to understand the peace, joy and comfort God brings through His word. I am humbled to be used by God in teaching and preaching, and also through the ministry of ‘Good News for Everyone’, giving our God’s word on the ‘highways of life’. I am married to Jude (who should be wearing medals, quite frankly) and have had a lifelong fascination with motorcars which I can’t seem to shake off!
Colin
Lamb
Elder
Colin came to know Christ as Saviour in 1962. He and Brenda later went with NTM to Papua New Guinea with their three children. He served in tribal work and then leadership there
For health reasons they came home in 1991 and sometime later went to Latvia where Colin worked with the Baptist churches in teaching, training pastors and helping set up a Latvian training centre. In 1998 he was asked to help in setting up NTM missionary training at North Cotes, serving there 10 years. Then he took a pastorate near Rugby for 10 years. After leaving there, they moved back to live in Holton-le-Clay to be near family and became involved at GBC.
Stephen
Tibberts
elder
Hi, I’m Stephen and together with my wife Catherine we have enjoyed attending Grimsby Baptist since 2010. We have four adult children and one precious grandchild. I am involved in missionary training at North Cotes College after previously serving in Latin America.
Annang
Asumang
elder
I have been part of GBC for over 25 years. I am a hospital Consultant in the NHS and Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School. I am married to Edna and have three adult children.
Kevin
still
treasurer
I have worked with New Tribes Mission for over 40 years now. At the age of 18, I started training with New Tribes Mission to become a missionary and spent 11 ½ years serving in Mindanao, Philippines. We moved here to Lincolnshire in 1999, when NTM moved to its current location in North Cotes. I have worked in the Business Office handling finances & administration for NTM for the past 26 years.
Rachel
cook
secretary
I’ve had the privilege of attending GBC since babyhood and have served in children’s and youth work and with the worship team
before joining the deacons and becoming church secretary. I’m always excited to explore new ways of GBC radiating Christ’s love to all around. A member of the puppet ministry for around 20 years and travelling many miles with them, both in this country and abroad, I hope to continue, joints permitting! I’ve been married to Kevin since 1980, have 2 adult children and am blessed to be a granny. I enjoy singing in a local and regional choir and also love all things papercraft, being found regularly unravelling miles of double sided tape!
Ian
Jones
Youth & Kids' Deacon
I have been working with children for over 30 years and have been the director of the Puppet Power team since 1998,
traveling all over the UK and abroad. I am passionate about reaching out to children and families using puppets, storytelling and other creative ways to share the good news of Jesus. Married to Jenny in 1984, I enjoy gardening, water sports, running and love doing jobs around the house (or so Jenny tells me!). A recent convert to a Mariner (Grimsby Town supporter) I am finding new levels and depths of hope and despair in this latest pursuit.
Phil
Lawson
Deacon
I’ve been part of GBC since 2021, when I moved to Grimsby, and it’s been a real privilege to serve as a Deacon and as a part of the worship team, where I play piano. I enjoy supporting the life of the church in both pratical and spiritual ways, and helping to create a place where people feel welcome and able to grow in their faith.
I married my wife, Hannah, at the church in 2023, which makes GBC especially meaningful to us.
I was born in Ireland and work as an engineer. Outside of church life, I enjoy football, cooking, walking, and playing and writing music. I also enjoy spending time with friends, often over board games or a cup of tea. I'm thankful to be part of the church family and look forward to continuing to serve and seeing the church grow in unity and faith.
Rachel
Morton
Deacon
I’m a Southener from Hampshire with a Caribbean heritage! I celebrated my 2nd Birthday – 50 years of being a Christian this year (2025). I was married for 27 years to my late husband Alan, and we both served in a Baptist church in Middlesex as children and youth workers for 14 years.
Jonathan
Hulland
Deacon
I was born and brought up in Derbyshire. We moved to Grimsby in 1999 and have been attending GBC since then. My wife Heather and I have 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. I keep busy during the day working as a Heating Engineer.
Andy
willett
safeguarding Deacon
I have been part of Grimsby Baptist Church for twenty five years. I retired three years ago, after spending thirty years in primary education. Since retirement I’ve never been busier!





