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About us

Leadership Team:

Pastor Adam and Leonie
Pastor Adam & Leonie Barrett
Senior Leaders

Pastor Adam:

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Pastor Adam shows a spirit of dedication and resourcefulness, seamlessly merging his creative talents as a blacksmith and DIY enthusiast with his passion for running, particularly through Rhayader running club, he finds joy adventuring across the Welsh hills. Adam and his family moved to Rhayader with his brother to relocate and expand the family business that thrived for 39 years in Worcestershire. He developed a deep love for the community and often express’s that living here is a dream come true. His unassuming transition to a new and challenging role as the lead pastor of this miraculous church plant highlights his commitment to service and care for people, inspiring those around him, and embracing new God-given gifts to strengthen the congregation's closeness to God.

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Watch Adams Testimony

Leonie:

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Leonie is a talented and creative Christian artist and worship leader, married to Adam and mother to Caleb and Ayla. With a strong heart for pastoral care, she not only nurtures her family but also supports Adam in their shared ventures at the forge and LBC, blending her artistic passions with her commitment to community and faith. Using her prophetic gifting to inspire and uplift others and guide the direction of the church Leonie’s God given visions are invaluable.

Church Administrator David
Evangelist Ian
Worship Pastor Caleb
David Wilson
Church Administrator

David:

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David is an asset to LBC Rhayader, embodying a versatile Swiss army knife personality that seamlessly integrates his spiritual commitment with technical expertise. Whether enhancing worship experiences through sound and video or managing the church's website and social media, his multifaceted skills ensure smooth operations. His supportive role in administering the church exemplifies his dedication to the ministry, making him an essential part of the congregation's mission and community.

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Watch David's Testimony

Ian Stevens
Evangelist

Ian:

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Ian is a devoted father and grandfather, bringing a wealth of experience to his role as our evangelism lead and worship leader at LBC. Having served in churches on both sides of the Atlantic, he is relatable and easy to listen to, showcasing his many talents. Additionally, he is known for his dedication to DIY projects and dad jokes, further reflecting his hands-on approach to life and service with a hint of comedic genius.

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Watch Ian's Testimony

Caleb Garry
Worship Pastor

Caleb:

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Caleb is a talented musician and spirit filled worship leader, his deep passion for connecting with people and his commitment to expanding God's kingdom through music are clear. His special abilities in performance art, combined with his personable nature and kind-hearted demeanour, make him a charismatic and effective leader, inspiring others to engage in their faith.

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Watch Caleb's Testimony

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LBC Rhayader and The loft

The Loft has had an interesting past having been innocently rented out as a commercial let, which turned out to have been used as a grow for cannabis plants. There is a longer story that you can learn about by watching Pastor Adams Testimony Video. From the grow and with various Godincidences this commercial unit has been transformed into the homely and welcoming church it is today. Scroll through the pictures to see the transformation process below.

What We Believe

  • The one true God who lives eternally in three persons—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

 

  • The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world.

 

  • The divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God—fully trustworthy for faith and conduct.

 

  • The dignity of all people, made male and female in God’s image to love, be holy and care for creation, yet corrupted by sin, which incurs divine wrath and judgement.

 

  • The incarnation of God’s eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ—born of the virgin Mary; truly divine and truly human, yet without sin.

 

  • The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross: dying in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, so reconciling us with God.

 

  • The bodily resurrection of Christ, the first fruits of our resurrection; his ascension to the Father, and his reign and mediation as the only Saviour of the world.

 

  • The justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ.

 

  • The ministry of God the Holy Spirit, who leads us to repentance, unites us with Christ through new birth, empowers our discipleship and enables our witness.

 

  • The Church, the body of Christ both local and universal, the priesthood of all believers—given life by the Spirit and endowed with the Spirit’s gifts to worship God and proclaim the gospel, promoting justice and love.

 

  • The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.

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