Leadership

Jonny Giddens – Pastor based in Truro

Jonny and Hannah Giddens have been a part of Light and Life since 2001. They have a passion and calling to see the church rediscover its radical roots and to once more see Cornwall transformed by the power of God. They have three girls, Ellie-May, Bella and Rosie, and one son Zac. In his spare time Jonny enjoys sailing, surfing, dinner parties and the odd round of golf.

John Townley – Pastor based in St Austell

John is married to Becky. He has four grown-up children. He moved to Cornwall in 1994 to pastor the Helston church which under his leadership planted churches in Penzance and Truro. He and Becky are now pioneering a church plant in St. Austell. John is also a member of the Free Methodist National Leadership team and he oversees all of Light and Life, Cornwall. John and Becky have a passion to see souls saved and healthy churches planted.

Andrew Ollerton – Pastor based in Penzance

Andrew is married to Charlotte and they have a daughter named Lucy and a dog called Will. They moved down to Light and Life in September 2004 and have not looked back since. As well as leading the Penwith church, Andrew is the Bible School director and Charlotte is a trained youth worker who oversees Light and Life

Michael Bretton - Pastor based in Helston

Michael and Lesley Bretton having served at Carnforth Free Methodist Church for 11 years responded to a clear call from God to join Light and Life in January 2009. Together they have a great love for the church, and an enthusiasm to see people, live intentionally for God's glory.

They have two children, Thomas and Joshua and, when not ‘doing stuff’ with the boys, Michael enjoys football, walking and visiting places he’s never been to before.