Past ministers

Here is some information about past ministers of the church.

1. William Thomas Rickard (1837-1896)

Born Pennycross, Devon.

Founder and first pastor. Minister 1865-1894.

Previousy at Hunton Bridge, Herts and Heath Street Hampstead.

Married to Mary S Rickard. Three children. Lived in Homelea, The Ridge.
2. J Sylvester Poulton (1861-1942)

Born Dalston, London.

Second pastor. Minister 1894-1928.

Previously at Winslow and Cote.

Married to Emily Poulton. Six children.
3. Ernest Kennard Alexander (1885-1956)

Born Newport, Monmouthshire.

Third pastor. Minister 1928-1953.

Previously a missionary in the Congo then minister at Highams Park.

Married to F Alexander (nee Clare). A first son died in the Congo. There was also a second, F H Alexander. Lived in Crewys Road and retired to Nant Road.

4. Leslie Wright (d 1990)

Fourth pastor. Minister 1954-1961.

Subsequently at Netherton (?), Potters Bar and Clacton.

Married with children. Lived in Crewys Road manse.
5. John Lionel Pretlove (b 1939)

Fifth pastor. Minister 1963-1970.

Subsequently ministered in Sheffield then America (Criswell College, Dallas)

Married to Rosemary Violet Wigan from the congregation. Two daughters born while in Childs Hill (and later a son). Lived in Crewys Road manse.
6. Anthony Sandys (d 2007)

Sixth pastor. Minister 1971-1975.

Subsequently involved in various churches and various occupations.

Married to Joy Sandys. At least one child. Lived in Crewys Road manse.
7. Mark P Sharman

Seventh pastor. Minister 1976-1981.

Subsequently ministering in Newcastle. Lived in Crewys Road manse.

Married to Sandy Sharman. Three children.