Elders at Battle Baptist Church are appointed for 3 years and 

• are people of example (2 Timothy 4:2)

• have a broad view of church life

•  can play a high profile role within the congregation

• deputise for the full-time ministers

•  play an active part in leading worship

• are mature Christians, committed to being part of a team

• are approachable, showing a combination of sensitivity and strength

Elders currently serving are -

     Dennis Nolan (Pastor)        John Southam        Andy Garlick  

    Rob Duffill (Church Treasurer)          Jo Garlick                   Francis Willoughby

We range in age from almost young to fairly mature! We meet almost every Monday evening where the serious business of the church is prayerfully considered over a slab of the best cake we can muster!

The number of elders has fluctuated over the years. Ususally there are somewhere between 5 and 9 in number. Battle Baptist Church affirms that people serve as a result of gifting, not gender.