Chaplaincy
What is the CML Chaplaincy?
We are committed to encouraging holistic growth in our students, and to do this we understand the need for comprehensive pastoral support. We encourage all students to find their primary pastoral networks through relationships in their local church community; and for full-time students to make the most of their mentors. Our Chaplaincy is another layer of experienced pastoral support, available to help students through the ups and downs of growing in Christ.
How does it work?
All of our full-time and part-time students are given the contact details of our chaplains, and are free to get in touch throughout the academic year to arrange a meeting. This is a voluntary position for our chaplains on top of their work and ministry, and so their availability at any given time is obviously dependent upon their schedule.
Who are our chaplains?
Our chaplaincy is comprised of trusted friends of CML from across Watford in whom we recognise significant pastoral gifting and experience. They share our desire to see our students flourish, and minister with care and confidentially.
Tom Kirk
Tom Kirk serves as pastor of Beechen Grove Baptist Church in Watford. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of American missionaries, he has served as a missionary in Portugal and in Brazil, and as pastor of churches in the USA and in England. He has undertaken post-graduate studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, US; St Andrews University, Scotland; and the University of Erlangen, Germany. Tom met his English wife, Carolyn, while studying in St. Andrews, and they have four sons.
Bridget Adams
Revd Dr Bridget Adams has been a business consultant for the past 18 years. She has developed roles in spiritual leadership in business and as a pioneer minister in the Church of England. Adams is also a specialist in the theology of work, and is the author of Christ in the Marketplace. She runs WorkPlace Inspired, a Watford based organisation that promotes the role of business in building the Kingdom.
Tim Roberts
Tim Roberts has been Senior Leader of Watford Community Church since leaving Graphic Design employment in 1998. He trained at London Bible College and is committed to lifelong learning. Tim serves Watford by offering his leadership to the network of churches within Christians Across Watford. Tim serves alongside his wife Helen and together they have 3 kids.
www.watfordcommunitychurch.org
Helen Roberts
Helen Roberts leads alongside her husband Tim in Watford Community Church. Having served on a voluntary basis since 1994 Helen has joined the WCC staff team as Associate Minister bringing strategic leadership to various aspects of the church life whilst serving on the Senior Leadership Team. Helen & Tim have been married for 17 years and have 3 children ages 6, 8 and 14.
www.watfordcommunitychurch.org
Solveig Nygaard
Solveig is on the leadership team of the Urban Retreat and the Upper Room, and has a heart to see people flourish in their relationship with God. She has studied psychology, music and creative arts in Norway, her beloved country of origin, and is currently doing a Masters in Theology at LST. Solveig has lived in and around Watford for the last 7 years with her husband Sveinung.
http://www.urbanretreatwatford.com
Kevin Gomez
Kevin has been serving Watford Community Church as an Elder for a number of years. He is married to Catherine and they have two teenage children. Kevin is a train driver by trade, and an evangelist at heart. The Gomez family are very much committed to sharing the love of Christ with the local community.
