Hey! I’m Rachel, the Assistant Pastor with oversight of the 0-18’s ministries here at The Light Church. About 7 years ago God broke my heart for children and young people to know Jesus, and called me out of a career in costume for film and tv. Since then I’ve been working to serve His awesome heart and vision in this area, and have been blessed to lead a children’s charity in Bradford, and most recently a team of gifted public speakers at Christian charity Transforming Lives for Good (TLG.)

My heart is to come alongside children, young people and families and invite them to encounter the living God. Support them as they discover and unpack their unique giftings, and help set them up for an exciting lifelong God-adventure.

When I’m not serving in my role, I’m hanging out with my lovely husband Joe (who is all kinds of wonderful), running, or enjoying food with family and friends.

Hello! I'm Furaha Mussanzi, the Pastoral Care Leader here at the Light Church. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, my family and I settled in Bradford 20 years ago as refugees after fleeing the conflict and I have been a part of the Light Church for over 7 years now and have served through the Welcome Team, co-leading a Home Church and being part of the worship team leadership. After managing Millside Community Centre for 6 years, I felt God call me to leave my job and take a 3 months sabbatical rest, and now have the honour of using my gifts and skills to help build his kingdom as Pastoral Care Leader where I take responsibility for New People, Pastoral Care and Home Churches. Besides work, I enjoy singing, being in nature, hosting people at my house and creating content for my YouTube Channel.

I’m Josie and married to Matt and we have 2 teenagers - Eve (16) and Jed (14). I wasn’t born in Yorkshire but I love Bradford and have lived here for 21 years.

At the age of 10 I felt a call to help people living in poverty and this alongside making God visible have been the guiding values of my life ever since, working overseas in the Dominican Republic, working for Christians Against Poverty for 19 years and now in my role as Manager of Bradford Central Foodbank which is hosted by The Light Church.

In 2008 John, Lizzie, Matt and I again teamed up to found The Light Church. During the last 12 years I have been on the leadership team for 8 years, on and off at various times. On a more personal note, I love having dinner with friends, being creative with food, paint, fabric, words, and stories. I love walking in our bluebells woods by the river, up Shipley glen to the trig point, riding my mountain bike, and playing tennis.

Hi, my name is Mark and I’m part of the leadership team here at the Light Church with oversight of the worship ministry. I’m married to Michaela and we live in Shipley. I’ve been part of the Light Church since I first moved to Bradford to attend university in 2010.

Leading worship has always been a passion for me and it’s a real privilege to be able to do so at this church alongside many other very gifted leaders.

Outside of church I love sport and you’ll generally find me on a football pitch, golf course or sat in the stands at Valley Parade blindly following the Bantams!

Hi I’m Rae and am part of the leadership team here at The Light Church.

I’m constantly amazed at the goodness and presence of God in all aspects of life.

I’m a creative, a teacher/trainer, a writer and passionate about bringing hope to children and families who have experienced trauma and struggle.

I’m married to Tim, we have three adult children: Ben, Josh and Dan. I love time with family and friends, a good story, walking in natural beauty and making/creating all sorts of things…it’s a long list! I’ve been at The Light Church for 13 years with various responsibilities leading children and youth. I joined the leadership team in 2023.

My day job is working for the charity Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) where I pioneered the Early Intervention Programme and now have strategic lead for all things trauma responsive and therapeutic. I’m also currently a practicing trainee in psychotherapeutic counselling for children and have a vision for church being a place where family is championed, protected and fed - all beautifully balanced in spirit, soul and body.

Hi, my name is Pete. I’m husband to Marie-Elisabeth and father to Lucy. We moved up to Bradford two and half years ago when I started working at CAP and have been part of The Light Church since then. Before moving to Yorkshire, I studied Accountancy and Finance, working in accounts for a while. I then went on to study theology in London and worked for three years as the Assistant Pastor at a church in Highbury. In my spare time, you’ll most likely find me playing/watching/reading about sport (most notably Plymouth Argyle and the Green Bay Packers) whilst listening to country music. I also love the theatre (especially musicals) and am always up for playing a board game or two.

Hi, I’m Jason, my family and I moved house from Leeds to Halifax in 2019 and found our new home in The Light Church in 2021. Whilst my teenage children were born and bred in Leeds, my wife and I are originally from South East London and moved North following the financial crisis. 

I’ve been working in banking since 2007 and currently head up a team in Manchester that looks after businesses throughout the UK. I was born again in 2005 and have been enjoying my walk with God ever since, being involved in numerous different roles within church, and often advising on or overseeing projects or financial matters. However, you’re just as likely to find me on stage or behind the sound desk as I let my creative side loose..

I’m Peter and Bradford has been home for a few years now. I grew up on the Isle of Wight, studied at York Uni, then moved to Bradford for the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Intern programme. This then led me to work for CAP in NZ for four years, where I met my wife Eilidh, easily recognised by her delightful Edinburgh accent.

I’m now back working for CAP UK, helping to engage and serve the UK church by overseeing the CAP Money Course and CAPs national speaker team. Cycling, coffee and sugar are a few of my favourite things, and I live in Baildon, dangerously close to 2 chippies, a Chinese and a KFC.

Hi I'm Florence, married to Dennis and mother to our three girls, Lumba, Faith and Jasmine.  I'm originally from Zambia and now live in Baildon. 

I work for the Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust as the Medical HR Advisor. 

I have been part of The Light Church family since 2016.

I enjoy sight seeing, exploring Gods creation and cooking.

Hi I'm Carol and have been part of the Light Church since it began. I have always loved the heart of the church - Loving God, Loving people and growing to become more like Jesus. 

I worked in the Civil Service for 31 years before moving to Christians Against Poverty where I've worked for almost 15 years. 11 years as a Debt Advisor and currently advising new clients how they can access Debt help from CAP.

I have one son Sam and two beautiful grandchildren Martha and Heath who are such a wonderful blessing. 

I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy walking, visiting new places and eating good food - my absolute favourite being Thai. 

Hey,
I'm Danny and I have been a part of The Light Church for 15 years joining the family as a young Teenager. It is such an honour to be able to give back to the church and give my all to serve God's purposes. God has used the church to change my life. The Church fostered my salvation through Alpha after I walked away from God as a young man, I met my Amazing wife Sarah in the Church and now have a beautiful daughter in Olive.

I am originally from the Netherlands and moved to the UK in 1997 and I now live in Idle, Bradford. I work as a Sales Manager for a serviced office provider called Hope Park Workspaces, A social enterprise set up by the Christian charity TLG Transforming Lives for Good which generates income for their amazing purposes.

I love spending time with my family any watching or playing any kind of sport. I'm a keen Ajax and Arsenal fan (Which makes looking like Harry Kane a lot of fun!) Over the past few years I've been getting into Golf and am now hooked on perfecting my swing.