Meet the Team
Our staff and leadership teams are made of different people from all walks of life. We’re delighted to have so many talented people to help us guide and direct the day-to-day operations of Crediton Congregational Church.
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Here's what they do, and what they look like (in case you're ever trying to find them).
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James Gregory
Pastor
James does a lot of the preaching at CCC. You will often see him strutting around with a guitar too. He is part of the leadership team, who take care of the day to day running of the church and report to the Church Meeting.
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Eleanor Herbert
Children's Work Trainee
Eleanor leads our children's projects, is part of our schools team and sometimes finds time to get involved with worship too. She's also responsible for our Transforming Lives for Good project - feel free to ask her about it.​
Hannah Martin
Administrator
Hannah works part-time in the Manse (next door to the church), on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She loves all things admin, and you may also spot her at the piano on a Sunday morning as part of the worship team.
Di Christensen
Cleaner
Di is on the staff team as our cleaner but she also wears many other hats in the church - coffee and welcome team, children’s work and catering to name a few. She also writes musicals!
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Jake Lloyd
Leadership team
Jake joined the leadership team in 2024. He was involved in Crediton Radio, has previously worked in the media, and enjoys art and music.
Caroline Smith
Leadership team
Caroline rejoined the leadership team at the end of 2020. She is involved in our pastoral care team, Causeway and Coffee & Company. Caroline is also an Anna Chaplain, helping those in later life to embrace their faith.
Gemma Barnett
Leadership team
Gemma is a keen hockey player, part of a local PTA, and is part of our Creche and preaching teams. She joined the leadership team in 2024.
Nick Barton
Leadership team
Nick took on a leadership role in 2023, and amongst other things he oversees the work of the Safeguarding team. He's also part of our Core team, and is passionate about trees and the natural world.
Fiona Cochran
Leadership team
Fiona joined the leadership team in 2025. She works with breast cancer patients, is a retired mid-wife and enjoys Crediton's countryside.
Sue Keogh
Church Secretary
As well as leading our Tuesday Fishtank Coffee Morning and being supportive in many other areas of church life, Sue is our Church Secretary. In this role she ensures that the Congregational framework is adhered to at our Church meetings.
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Email Sue (the Secretary)
Sue Williams
Treasurer
Sue looks after the finances of CCC. It’s her you need to see if you want a Gift Aid or a standing order form.
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Email Sue (the Treasurer)
Abbey Poulson
Safeguarding Lead
Abbey is the main contact point for any safeguarding issues within CCC. She's also an NHS Chaplain, with years of pastoral experience under her belt, and leads our Creche team on Sundays.
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Guy Cochran
Safeguarding Team
Guy ensures that everyone working with young people and vulnerable adults at CCC have safeguarding DBS checks. He also keeps an eye on our safeguarding policies and procedures.
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