For Neil, one word sums up his ministry in Corsham: servanthood. It’s the lens through which he views every aspect of his calling as a Licensed Lay Minister.
"I always think about the word Servanthood when I consider the ministry that I have been called to… I believe ministry is about walking alongside people, serving with humility and compassion."
Neil serves three congregations, leading worship and preaching sermons that encourage and sustain people in their daily Christian faith. But for him, ministry is more than what happens on a Sunday. It’s about listening in church, on the streets, and in the homes of those who are housebound.
Neil draws inspiration from Paul’s words in Galatians: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people.” For the past 12 years, he has seen lay ministry as a way to live out that call and doing good wherever he can.
“The Lay Ministry that has been entrusted to me has made the past 12 years a great joy and privilege.”
His story reminds us that ministry is rooted in service, through simple acts of care that reflect the love of Christ.
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