Ministry Team

FBC is fortunate to have a wonderful team of Church Officers (Secretary and Treasurer) and Deacons who, along with the Ministers, lead the church.

Rachel Taylor

Rachel Taylor

Minister

Rachel is a newly accredited Baptist Minister and a graduate in theology from Spurgeon’s College
with training placements at Canterbury and Aylesham Baptist Churches.
Rachel is married to George and they have one son, Noah. You can find out more about her in Meet the Ministers.

Geoff Cook

Geoff Cook

Minister

Geoff has lived in Faversham since 1998 and is married with three daughters. He is a lifelong Chelsea fan, and enjoys music of all kinds, watching sport, walking, painting, genealogy, reading, camping and much else. You can find out more about him in Meet the Ministers.

Stephen Palmer

Stephen Palmer

Church Secretary

Stephen came to a faith in Christ in 1973 and since then has served as a Deacon both in Canterbury Baptist Church and in Faversham. He has visited Churches in Tanzania, Uganda and India and is a founding Trustee of Khushi Feet. Outside of his life in the Church his hobbies are kite flying, bird watching and photography – but not all at the same time.

Luke Scarfe

Luke Scarfe

Church Treasurer

Chris Harries

Chris Harries

Deacon: Worship Leader

Chris, from Herne Bay, has lived in Faversham for over 25 years and is married with a daughter and a son. He works as a Careers Adviser. He has been a Deacon at FBC for over 10 years and plays guitar and sings in the church worship group. Chris’ Christian journey has been slow and considered – just like his personality! In his spare time, Chris loves listening to all sorts of music, but is particularly keen on Progressive Rock. A particular favourite band is ‘Yes’.