Meet the Team

It takes a team to run a busy church like Gilgal. We have a motivated and dedicated group of people on board to keep things running smoothly.

Currently the church diaconate is comprised of 14 members – 11 deacons plus our Pastor Martin, our Children’s Worker, (Currently under recruitment) and our Youth and

Schools Worker, Leanne

Martin Gillard

Pastor

Married to Carolynne with two adult children. Senior Pastor since 2010, formerly pastor at Station Road, Orpington 1985-89, and Zion, Ebbw Vale 1989-2010. Chaplain to Bridgend Ravens RFC. My task is to honour Jesus Christ, and to help develop 'Word and Spirit' ministry in our church.

Malcolm Nicholas

Church Secretary and Deacon - Discipleship

I am Church secretary, responsible for all aspects of church administration. I have been attending Gilgal since early 2017, and was elected a Deacon in 2021 and Church Secretary in 2024. I currently have responsibility for the discipleship ministry within Gilgal.

John Hornsby

Church Treasurer

I have been attending Gilgal since 1980, when I moved to Porthcawl. I have been a deacon for most of that time, had a spell as Church Secretary 5 years and my main role now is as Treasurer, with responsibility for looking after the church finances.

Daphne Harris

Deacon - Pastoral

I started attending Gilgal as a babe in arms with my parents and sister. I was baptised and became a member in 1967. Apart from some years living abroad I have been attending since then. I became a deacon in 2007 and lead the Pastoral Ministry Team. This includes the vestibule welcome rota, visiting team, church away days or weekends and social events.

Mark Peers

Deacon - Evangelism

I have been attending GIlgal since 2022. I became a deacon in 2023 and in 2025, I became deacon for evangelism. Our Church ethos "To know Jesus better and make Jesus better known". Please Lord help us to do the work we are called for.

Liz Rees

Deacon

I am currently a member of the administration, communication and pastoral ministry teams. I am also a member of the toddler group team.

Alison Farrow

Deacon - Administration

I have been attending Gilgal since 2011 and have been a deacon here since 2014. I currently lead the Administration Ministry team - we are a busy team, having many responsibilities including church directory, use of premises arrangements, news sheet production, annual report, deacons and church meeting minutes, policy updates, pulpit supplies and church rotas. Since 2018 I have worked for The Message Trust- a worldwide movement passionately sharing the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions with the hardest to reach young people and communities.

Linda Harber

Deacon - World Mission & Prayer

I moved to Porthcawl in 1977 and joined Gilgal. I became baptised with five other ladies. I soon became involved in Sunday School, Boys Brigade and Young Wives as we were known then. I joined the Leadership Team this year and have responsibility for World Mission & Prayer

Jacqui Crole

Deacon - Community

I have been attending Gilgal since 2011 and a deacon since 2013. I am currently the deacon responsible for community activities and relationships. This includes initiatives undertaken with other churches in Porthcawl and liaison with charities and local authorities.

Mark Jones

Deacon - Worship

I have been attending Gilgal since Spring 2024 and was baptised in the Autumn. I attend regularly with my wife and daughter, and recently joined the leadership team, taking responsibility for the Worship Team, which encompasses the musicians, singers, sound desk operatives and all supporting members that come together each week to deliver the worship aspects of the services.

Margaret Hornsby

Deacon - Fabric

I have loved being a member of Gilgal for over 35 years. On taking early retirement in 2007, I was able to became even more actively involved in Church life, and have been privileged to serve my Lord in many areas covered by both the Community and Fabrics Teams. My husband John and I have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. We were both deeply involved with the extensive church refurbishment project, and on joining the Leadership Team in 2025, I have taken responsibility as Link Deacon for the Fabrics Team.

Kevin Jemmett

Deacon - Communications

I first walked into the Gilgal Church building in 2019. I was encouraged to see the Lord moving here, endeavouring to fulfil its desire to know Jesus better and make Jesus better known. I became a member in 2024 and then in 2025 I was elected onto the diaconate and now lead the communications team.

Leanne Wallace

Youth & School's Worker

Pending