Leadership and staff

Please find below a brief introduction to our church leaders and staff.


Rev. Paul Smith: Pastor		Gill Price: Pastoral Care
Hi, I am Paul. It is my privilege to have been the Pastor here at WBC since 2012. I am married to Emma, and we have 4 children. Family is very important to us. I have studied at Spurgeons College and the Light College. I am passionate about preaching and seeing the Bible come to life, but also to show how our faith applies to our everyday lives in practice as well as spiritual ways. I have a strong conviction to reaching out to others with the love of Jesus and engaging with people whatever their understanding of faith may be. We are really excited to see God move amongst us as He brings forward His vision for us as a church. We believe He has great things in store for all of us. You will receive a warm welcome if you visit us to find out more.		I moved with my family to Wymondham from North London over 20 years ago and we joined WBC straightaway. Over the years I have taken on a number of leadership roles and in 2021 I became an Elder, overseeing the spiritual welfare and direction of the church and supporting our Pastor, Paul. My passion is for pastoral care and for praying for anyone, for anything at any time and this has helped through the good times and not so good times both for me personally and for this church.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Jan Hunt		Vera Cooke: Church Secretary, Prayer, Homegroups
I worked in secondary schools all my life and ended up in charge of a few of them. This certainly taught me how much I didn’t know and developed my sense of humour! I became a Christian as a youngster at school myself - impressed by Christian teachers. A wide experience of different churches broadened and deepened my faith. I continue to learn daily how much I do not know and how grateful I am for a saviour who constantly allows me to start again.		I grew up in a farming family in Norfolk and gave my life to the Lord Jesus when I was young. I began attending Wymondham Baptist Church in 2021 and was glad to join a fellowship marked by love for the Lord and for one another, where the Lord Jesus and God’s Word are central. My career has focused on helping people learn and grow, something still close to my heart, along with a love of music. I’m passionate about prayer and God’s Word and enjoy bringing skills I’ve gained over the years into my role as church secretary. I count it a privilege to serve the Lord and His people at WBC in these and other areas.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Emma Smith: Designated Safeguarding Officer		Jason O'Dell: Communication, Trustee for safeguarding
I am married to our Pastor Paul, and together we have four children. While my own children were young my sister and I ran a childminding business which is where I initially became involved with safeguarding. I was appointed Designated Safeguarding Officer for WBC in 2016 and I am committed to excellence in safeguarding. I have always had a heart for caring for others. I am the Project Director for Roots Community Café here at WBC. I am also part of the youth team here and lead both on a Sunday morning and at our Friday night youth group.		I’ve been married to Katie since 2001 and we have two sons, Toby and Theodore. Since March 2020, we’ve been worshipping at WBC and have loved becoming part of such a caring church family, deeply committed to sharing God’s love within the community. I became a Christian at the age of 18 following a very challenging upbringing in care. My faith has been central in sustaining me through the many ups and downs life has brought over the years, and it continues to shape how I live today. I have a real passion for food and hospitality. Professionally, I work as an Operations and Project Manager for a large catering company, and outside of work I enjoy hosting and cooking for friends and family. Until a recent knee injury, I was a keen runner, but I still love getting outdoors - whether that’s going for a long walk or spending some reflective time at my allotment.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Keith Hilton: Buildings, Equipment; Garden		Mathew Mutokonya: Youth work
I was born in Norwich and have lived in Norfolk all my life. Having spent 45 years in the printing industry I now enjoy retirement with my wife and family. Having attended church for most of my life it was not until 2000 when I attended an Alpha Course together with my wife that I fully understood what it was to be a Christian. We moved to Wymondham to live in 2021 and started to attend WBC on a casual basis but in 2023 we became more actively involved. I am currently a Trustee of The Besom in Norwich a small but active charity providing support to people moving into accommodation for the first time. My main areas of interest at WBC include church and garden maintenance, Roots Café and Eco Team.		I was born in Zimbabwe and raised by my mother I attended some different churches as a young boy – some linked to my education. I came to the UK in 2002, living in London, Stafford and Burton-upon-Trent. I moved to Norfolk with my wife and daughter in 2010 and in 2011 we were blessed with the addition of twin daughters. We all moved to Wymondham in 2019 My passion is working with children and young people. I take inspiration from Matthew the disciple and apostle and I most definitely aspire to serve with a smile both on my face and in my heart.
office@wymondhambaptist.org		office@wymondhambaptist.org


Kate Kinsey
I moved to Wymondham with my husband, Keith, in 2023 after enjoying many family holidays in Norfolk. My faith has been a steady presence throughout my life, shaping both my service in the church and my sense of calling. Since joining WBC I have found a warm and welcoming community. My hope is to encourage others to come through our doors and discover what life with God can mean for them too. One of my favourite ways to unwind is curling up with a god book and I always enjoy hearing about what others are reading too!
office@wymondhambaptist.org

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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, been attending church for years or have never stepped foot in one, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you would like to know about WBC.

Key information about the church...

When & where does the church meet?
What should I expect when I visit the church?
What happens to the children at church?
Is there a dress code?
Will I have to join in?
Are there any more useful links?
I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am for our Sunday Service. There is limited parking but there is plenty of local free parking on Sundays
We meet at:
Wymondham Baptist Church
Queen Street
Wymondham
Norfolk NR18 0AY

You can see a map on our contact us page.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm greeting from us. Our dedicated welcome team will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. A member of the Leadership Team is also on hand to help with any queries. There will be approximately 45 mins of singing with opportunity for church members to pray or read a passage from the Bible. There will be teaching from one of the leaders at the Church with a chance to respond at the end of the service.

Tea, coffee and biscuits (and sometimes cake) are served after the service when there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions. During the period of our building project we will not have access to our kitchen, so will be unable to offer refreshments as usual, however, please spend time after the service to share in fellowship together.

How are the children and youth involved at church?

We have fantastic programmes for the youth at WBC, for:

Creche (3 months - pre-school). Children under 3 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
Ignite (reception - year 6)
T4:12 ( Year 7 - year 11)

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme. At the end of the service the group leaders will ensure you have your children.

For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

Useful Links...

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Cathy Finch (Church Administrator) works in the Church Office, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning. if you need any information or further details about our fellowship please email: office@wymondhambaptist.org or ring 01953 606520. If the office is not manned, and your call is urgent please ring 07792 711407