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.
Here's what they do, and what they look like (in case you're ever trying to find them).
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.
Eleanor Herbert
Youth & Children's Lead
Eleanor leads our youth and 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
Operations Manager
Hannah works part-time in the Manse (next door to the church), on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She loves organising us and dealing with the church 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!
Caroline Smith
Pastoral Care Lead
Caroline joined the staff team in 2026 after serving for 6 years of being part of our leadership team. Her role is to
co-ordinate CCC's pastoral care team. Caroline is also an Anna Chaplain, helping those in later life to embrace their faith.
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.
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.
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.
Hannah Preece
Leadership Team
Hannah joined the leadership team in 2025. She works for a ball-tracking sports technology company so loves all things tech at CCC. She is regularly seen up a ladder as well!
Simon Gundry
Leadership team
Simon is a keen cyclist and walker, serves on many rotas at CCC and leads a lifegroup and our men's group. He joined the leadership team in 2026.
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.
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.
Email Sue (the Treasurer)
Guy Cochran
DBS Lead & Verifier
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.
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.