Rev’d Mark Elvin Minister Prior to coming to Bowthorpe Mark has worked in several ecumenical partnerships. He was ordained as a United Reformed Church minister in 1996. He began his working life as a chef in central London before becoming a youth and schools worker in East London. He is married to Mandy and has two teenage children. He enjoys walking his dog, Shadow, and can often be seen around the community with his dog. He is a keen sports fan, supporting West Ham United. He says that supporting West Ham teaches you about coping with disappointment in life! He also loves music of all kinds, especially rock n’ roll, and loves to dance, sing and play the guitar. He loves meeting people and hearing their story.

Dr. Michael Acaster Lay Leader, Preaching Team Michael moved to Bowthorpe in 1990. He is involved with co-leading one of our Home Groups, Church audio visual and IT, the premises team in addition to leading and preaching on Sunday mornings. He has been married to Janet for 42 years and has two grown-up children and one granddaughter. Outside church Michael has worked in several universities in the UK and the USA and for British Sugar and the Cabinet Office but is now retired. An armchair follower of football as an ex-NCFC season ticket holder and Magpies fan. He enjoys traveling to new places as well as visiting family and friends around the country.