Who? Deacons

Dan Strivens

Dan oversees safeguarding of adults and children in the life of the church.

Ian Lawson

Born and brought up in London, Ian moved to Hampshire many years ago. Ian has now retired having worked for Hampshire Education for many years.

He has been married to Ferna for 26 years – between them they have four children and nine grandchildren. They are keen travellers and like to keep in touch with contacts around the world.

Ian's role in the Deaconate is to oversee financial matters, and he also serves a trustee of Grace Baptist Mission.

Dan Wallace

Dan arrived in Southampton in 2012 to study Acoustical Engineering, a specialism prompted by his love of all things noisy.

Dan now works as a research engineer in a 3D audio company, and in his role as Deacon, helps everyone access Church life through technology.

He is married to Hannah and they have two young children.

Huw Murray

Huw has lived in Southampton since 2014 and oversees church governance in his role as Deacon. He is married to Liz and they have four children.

Mike Riddle

Mike has been a member of Netley Christian Fellowship since the church was founded and has been active in many areas of church life over the years.

He now oversees the Church's activities at The Haven.

Jo Pyle

Jo organises the teams of volunteers who set up, steward and serve at our Sunday services.