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Meet The Team

The church is led by four Elders: Luke (Pastor), Richard, Dave, and Tony; and served by a team of three Deacons, Gareth, Jonathan, and Nick.

The Elders are also supported by one other member of staff, Anthea (Ladies’ Worker).

  • Luke Rowcroft - Pastor & Elder

    Luke Rowcroft - Pastor & Elder
    Luke became the 16th Pastor of St. Mellons Baptist Church in September 2026.

    Luke Rowcroft - Pastor & Elder
    Luke became the 16th Pastor of St. Mellons Baptist Church in September 2026.
  • Richard Webster - Assistant Pastor & Elder

    Richard Webster - Assistant Pastor & Elder
    Rich was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. He came to know the Lord at the age of 16 during a Christian Youth Camp and can testify to the Lord’s love and faithfulness since then.
    Rich moved to West London to complete his degree, and in 2010 he moved to Cardiff and became a member of St Mellons Baptist Church.
    Rich is married to Heidi and they have four children. Having worked as a mortgage adviser, Rich now works full time for the church

    Richard Webster - Assistant Pastor & Elder
    Rich was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire. He came to know the Lord at the age of 16 during a Christian Youth Camp and can testify to the Lord’s love and faithfulness since then.
    Rich moved to West London to complete his degree, and in 2010 he moved to Cardiff and became a member of St Mellons Baptist Church.
    Rich is married to Heidi and they have four children. Having worked as a mortgage adviser, Rich now works full time for the church
  • Dave Williams - Elder

    Dave Williams - Elder
    Dave was converted during his first year at Bristol University, through the ministry of Navigators. He’s been a member of St Mellons Baptist Church since 1978, and during the whole of that period has worked for the same Cardiff-based firm of Chartered Accountants. He has spent most of his time in St Mellons supporting the church’s youth work, but recently has been more involved in the wider oversight of the church.
    Dave is married to Jane, and together they have three grown-up children.

    Dave Williams - Elder
    Dave was converted during his first year at Bristol University, through the ministry of Navigators. He’s been a member of St Mellons Baptist Church since 1978, and during the whole of that period has worked for the same Cardiff-based firm of Chartered Accountants. He has spent most of his time in St Mellons supporting the church’s youth work, but recently has been more involved in the wider oversight of the church.
    Dave is married to Jane, and together they have three grown-up children.

  • Tony Rees - Elder