Elders

Peter Comont

I am passionate about seeing people transformed by God's Spirit as they come to know Christ, and discover the great truths about God's eternal grace. I am determined to do everything I can to enable Trinity Church to be a place where that happens.

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Andrew Chard

I am passionate about serving Jesus and seeing Him honoured around the world. My wife, Rachel and I spent a number of years Church planting in Tanzania. Since returning to the UK we have both been involved in cross-cultural mission. I now work for Release International, supporting the persecuted Church.

Ken Giles

I became a Christian in my early teens and was blessed by two godly parents. My wife Mary and I moved to Trinity from Magdalen Road Church as part of the core term. My work as an agronomist has taken me around the countryside in the counties surrounding Oxford and has given me opportunities to share my faith with members of the farming community. I have two children Toby and Naomi and I am the delighted grandfather to three grandchildren.


There are a large number of people in central Oxford who remain unreached by the gospel so I warmly welcome any evangelical church with a vision to evangelise and disciple its people. Peter Comont is a good friend of mine and is the ideal man to be leading this venture.
— Vaughan Roberts, Rector, St. Ebbe's Church, Oxford
I am delighted to learn of this church planting centre in Oxford City Centre. The need for a gospel-centred free church near the heart of the university is obvious; the vision to serve internationals wholly admirable; and the designated pastor, Peter Comont, is the right man for the job.
— Don Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Gospel Coalition

Staff Team

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Peter Comont (Senior Pastor)

I am passionate about seeing people transformed by God's Spirit as they come to know Christ, and discover the great truths about God's eternal grace. I am determined to do everything I can to enable Trinity Church to be a place where that happens.


Fiona Hamilton (Pastoral Worker)

I was born and spent the first few years of my life in Nairobi. I grew up on a farm in Essex and then trained to be a nurse in London and a midwife in Cambridge. I have worked in a few churches as a Pastoral Worker, most recently in Leicester where I’ve been at Knighton Free Church. I love being outside- walking, cycling, running and gardening and I enjoy reading and spending time with friends.


Tom Wilding (Pastor-in-Training)

I have enjoyed the goodness of Jesus in so many ways! I started trusting him as a teenager with the support of Christian parents. God was with me as a student here and helped me grow in my love of him. After a few years away, I was thrilled to be invited back! I am now supporting ministry in central Oxford whilst studying theology at the Crosslands Seminary. In spare time, I enjoy exercising, podcasts, and reading.


GRaCE PENN (administrator)

I came to Oxford in 2017 to study and have stuck around ever since - I am delighted to support Trinity in all the work it does spreading God’s word here! If you have questions about life at Trinity please do get in touch.


Deacons

Matt penn (treasurer)

I was blessed to grow up with Christian parents, and accepted Jesus as my Saviour when I was about 8 years old. Since then, I've been constantly reminded of his grace and mercy in all areas of my life, not least in helping me find my wonderful wife, Grace. I'm currently living the student dream, studying for a DPhil in Statistics, which means I have plenty of time for lie ins, football matches, and even Trinity finances!


Nathan Jones (Equipment)

Nathan is married to Sophie and serves as our deacon for equipment, paying particular attention to our tech.