Hey, I’m Dave,

I am married to Outi; I have one son (Kristian) and one dog (Moxxi), a GSP who keeps me active, walking around 20k weekly.

I have worked in various leadership positions in church settings for over 25 years, including a multisite church. I hold a degree in Biblical theology and am a member of the International Coaching Federation.

I love my role as senior pastor at the Light Church, as we have a fantastic team and a brilliant bunch of people who make up the church.

I enjoy drinking good coffee and going to the gym.

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.

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, I'm Peter and am part of the leadership team at The Light Church.

I love how God's kingdom has implications for every aspect of our lives and the communities in which we live. In my day job I work for Christians Against Poverty to see churches inspired and equipped to help people out of debt and poverty and see them become followers of Jesus.

I’ve also completed a three year biblical studies program with Leeds School of Theology, and love to discover how God can meet with us and shape our lives through the complex, challenging and life changing set of books that we call the bible.

In my spare time, you'll find me walking the dog, cycling up the steepest hill I can find, or watching the latest BBC crime drama with my wife, Eilidh and little daughter, Isla.

Tim Morfin OBE

Hi, I’m Tim. I’m married to Rae and we have three adult children Ben, Josh & Dan. I moved to Bradford at the age of 18 to study business at the university, and never left!

As a family we’ve been a part of the light church from its early days in 2010 and it’s been my privilege to serve in a variety of different ways over the years.

I’m very grateful to be founder and Chief Executive of the Christian Children’s Charity Transforming Lives for Good (TLG). In that role I work with an amazing team that partners with local churches across the UK to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face. I love the heart of the Light Church to similarly bring the love of Jesus in practical ways, as we help people in Bradford find and follow Jesus.

I think football is the most important of the unimportant things in life! Every other Saturday afternoon I can be found cheering on the mighty Bradford City! At times a test of faith! When not watching footy, I like a game of tennis, or padel, and love any opportunity for quality time with family and friends.

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 Ajit Sivarajan. I’ve been part of The Light Church family since 2021 and live in Bradford with my wife and children. I work in the IT industry and have had the opportunity to set up and grow businesses in different parts of the world. Our family has moved quite a bit over the years — living in South America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia — and we’ve seen God’s faithfulness through every transition and new beginning.

I was born into a Hindu family and came to know Jesus when I was 15 — a moment that completely changed the direction of my life. Since then, I’ve been involved in ministry in different seasons and love seeing how business can be a way to reach the unreached — by creating jobs, building skills, and showing God’s love in practical ways.

I enjoy travelling, love all things tech, and have a keen interest in what’s happening in the world — you’ll often find me sifting through the news in my spare time!

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.

Hi, I'm Keira!

I moved to North Bradford in 2018 after accepting a job with the alternative education provision run by TLG at The Light Church. Originally from Essex, moving to Bradford was a big step, but my first visit at The Light Church I experienced such a warm welcome. Seeing the church's love for the people of Bradford and its inclusive community, I knew I'd found home.
Since then, I've enjoyed serving on the Kids Team, helping to lead a Home Church, and I'm now grateful to serve as a trustee.
I work as a teacher and SENDCo at a specialist school in Leeds, supporting young people with additional needs.
Before moving to Bradford, I spent a year with the African Children's Choir, an organisation that still holds a special place in my heart. I've also been a respite foster carer since 2021 and believe that "it takes a village to raise a child."

In my free time, you'll usually find me at home baking gluten-free treats or making sure my cat gets plenty of time to sunbathe in our little garden!

Hello everyone! 

My name is Sophie and I am one of the trustees here at The Light Church. I am married to my wonderful husband Ben and we live in Bingley. I am a primary school teacher with a big heart for children and those on the margins. I have been attending the Light Church with my family since I was 9 years old when it very first opened. I was baptised here in 2018, too. I am excited about how God is working in the Light church and how He’s using us for His Kingdom.