Leadership

Heart 4 Harlow is led by a committed team of trustees drawn from churches across the town. Each trustee brings their own gifts and experience, united by a shared conviction that Harlow's churches are better together.

Governance

Heart 4 Harlow is a registered charity, committed to operating with transparency, accountability and integrity.

Our trustees hold legal and financial oversight of the organisation. Each of our five ministry streams has a named volunteer lead, and the trustees receive regular updates to ensure our activities remain aligned with our vision and values.

We conduct an annual strategic review to assess our progress, steward our resources well and plan ahead faithfully.

Registered Charity No. 1160547

Heart 4 Harlow Trustees

Ron Kingsmill

Ron is married to Karen and they have both lived in Harlow most of their lives; they have three daughters, and, at the last count, six grandchildren.

Ron attends St Mary's Churchgate Street and works for Rainbow Services with particular responsibility for Dementia.

Ron loves Harlow and is passionate about the churches in the town working together, and engaging with the wider community, to build God's Kingdom.

Katherine Odubela

Katherine is Associate Pastor for Redeemed Christian Church of God in Harlow and Parish Pastor for RCCG Inspiration House in Coopersale. Katherine is also Clinical Commissioner with the South East London Clinical Commissioning Group, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and spiritual care volunteer for Herts Partnership Foundation Trust. Katherine is happily married to Pastor Gregg and blessed with lovely Children. She brings to her role being passionate about community wellbeing and promoting the Gospel. Katherine enjoys mission work and Christian counselling and recently went on Mission to Zambia and Kenya.

Ben Norris

Ben is a dedicated leader with a passion for serving both his local community and beyond. He leads the team at Mosaic Church, bringing a wealth of experience and a heart for fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.

With a multicultural background, Ben has cultivated a deep understanding of diverse perspectives and experiences. His journey in ministry has taken him across borders, serving in various churches in the UK and his wife Niki's home country of South Africa. This exposure has enriched his approach to leadership and ministry, emphasising inclusivity and compassion.

Outside of his church duties, Ben cherishes his role as a husband to Niki and a father to their two adult children and one grandchild. Family values are at the core of his leadership philosophy, grounding his commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive church environment.

Alison Taylor

Alison is the minister at Potter Street Baptist Church, Harlow —She has a passion for the local community and sees the church as a real hub for the neighbourhood it serves.

Jokey Poyntz

Jokey is half-time Team Vicar of St Mary's, Little Parndon, and half-time Deanery Missioner for Harlow Deanery, serving as part of the ministry team at St Paul's and St Mary's, Harlow.