Minister

My Background
I.T. Systems Analyst for 12 years before swapping mouse and keyboard for the Bible and pulpit! I was ordained into the United Reformed Church, 2008 serving across two congregations in Wolverhampton gaining experience as pastor, teacher, school governor, interim moderator and general manager! At the end of 2022 I accepted a call to become Minister at HFC and was inducted here March 2023.

My Ministry At HFC And My Priorities
Serving here is a God given blessing and an absolute privilege. It’s encouraging to see the significant growth of the congregation.
First and foremost my passion is Ministry of the Word; preaching, as it should be, is demanding, but I always relate God's Word to the real world in which we live. I have a passion for evangelism. My purpose is to help us all see our position before God in light of His revelation from the Bible and how faith is worked out in our everyday lives. Secondly, as a pastor I am a caregiver both in my congregation and wider community (home, hospital, nursing homes, lunch clubs, funerals et.al).

I’m Here For Everyone
Please contact me when you would like prayer, when you are facing a life changing event, if you are feeling hurt, or if you feel great and everything is fine, if you have a compliment or a complaint, if you are worried about life and have faith questions, or if you want to get to know me better. If I know you want me to visit, I will.

Call 07734 305940 or email revtim@blueyonder.co.uk If I don’t answer please leave a message. Revd. Tim

Christopher Millington

I see my principal role as establishing good relationships with our visitors, members and especially with our Minister Tim. There is a strong family relationship and Love for Hagley Free Church going back many years. I am the sounding-board for any important issues which sometimes arise and which Tim may be unaware of.

My administrative duties include attendance at church committee and members meetings, booking our readers for church services, managing the Church calendar by booking our visiting ministers who deliver 2 of our services each month. We have the advantage of very close relationships with our visiting ministers over many years who come from various denominations. It is inspiring to hear so often, and from so many of them, their fondness for our Church and the warmth they experience from us. It is a very welcoming place. Why not try it for yourself?

I am happy to hear from members, potential members, our visitors and our neighbours by correspondence or personal contact to answer questions or resolve issues that may arise.

Above all, I have a good working relationship with Tim, who has brought so much to this Church. He took over the mantle from Reverend David Tennant, a hard act to follow and someone who has continued to maintain strong links with HFC, including regular taking of services.

We enjoy a very active use of our Hall which offers strong links to our local community.

Right now the place is buzzing. Don’t miss out.

David Tubb

Church Safeguarding Officer  David Tubb / email tubbdm@hotmail.co.uk

Alun Nicholas

Alun has recently taken over the role from Martin Heathcock  who had long served the Church.   Having previously attended the Stourbridge United Reformed Church in Lower High Street, Alun first came  to HFC with his parents in 1978 and, apart from a five year hiatus whilst at University, he has worshipped here ever since.