Who are they?

                           Rev Derrick Wilks. Derrick and Ann are the ministers of the Elim Church at Leigh on Sea. Derrick was a Police Officer for 22 years before joining the ministry. He is an evangelist with many years experience of running evangelistic crusades and meetings. He has a powerful and amazing story to tell. He is the Regional Evangelistic Director for the Metropolitan East Region of Elim covering from the top of Norfolk to the South Coast. He is also a Police Chaplain. Derrick is passionate about food and the church regulalry hold outreach events around a food theme. Derrick and Ann also run a Harvest Time School of Evangelism in assocaition with Evangelist Marilyn Harry.

                               Rev Ann Wilks. Ann was a music teacher for 25 years before joining the ministry. Ann is passionate about worship and loves to spend time in God's presence. Our Sunday evening services reflect some of this, as we encourage our people to encounter God in a powerful but gentle way. Derrick and Ann have two adult children and four grandchildren. Ann is the author of two Christian children's adventure novels: The Mystery at the Manor and Mystery of the Museum which are available on Amazon.co.uk. She loves painting and is an anointed Bible teacher.

                          John Young - Elder. John has been worshipping at Leigh Elim for over 20 years and has been part of the leadership team for more than half of that time.He is married to Iréne, who is the music worship leader and they have two sons, Tim & Rory. John has seen many changes over the years at church but the biggest change he has seen is the continued impact God makes in the lives of people who have found a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. John's life has seen radical change over his many years personal relationship with God, has received miraculous healings and been given some gifts of the Holy Spirit to help other people. As an Elder, John has joint responsibility for spiritual and prayer development in the fellowship and has a prophetic edge. In addition he looks after church finances and is also one of our worship team drummers.Other than church roles, John has had a career in sales and sales management for major companies. He now owns his own business in Wickford.

                         Roger Shelley - Elder.

                         Paul Halls   Youth Leader      

                              Ruth Halls  Youth Leader 

                         Lee Purkis  Deacon

                           Liz Purkis  Deacon