Elders

Chris Whitell

Although I was brought up in the church (Methodist) and my parents were Christians I did not become a Christian until I was 18. I have now been a Christian for 35 years. I am married (to Andrea) with four grown up children and currently 4 grandchildren and I am an accountant by profession. I have been an elder at RCF for 6 years. I am the church treasurer and the appointed elder for overseas missions.

David Kirkland

I was born in Motherwell ,Scotland and was brought up in a Christian home. I committed my life to Christ as a teenager. I married Grace in 1970 and that year moved to Rugby where we established home and became members of Rugby Christian Fellowship . We have three grown up sons and two grandchildren. I am employed as an Engineer for a large international Geotechnical Contractor and have interests in Geology, Gardening and Classical Guitar. My Eldership duties at RCF include being Lead Safeguarding Officer and administering the Gift Aid Scheme.

David Clarke

Married to Janette and blessed with three daughters: Tanya, Laura and Sarah -- we are now 'empty-nesters'. I have been an RCF member for over 20 years and have responsibility for the church's small group ministry.

Stephen Orange

I became a Christian in1958 having been born and raised in Rugby Christian Fellowship Church. Married to Mary with two daughters who have both now left home. My eldership focus is the pastoral care of members and attenders of the church.