I Am New Here

As a vibrant Preacher of God’s word, Agnes is also passionate about prayer and how to develop intimacy with God. She is involved in various ministries within the church, including recruiter for child protection, counselling and event manager.
Agnes holds a BSc. Hons. degree in midwifery and advocates for women during pregnancy.
She is married to William and they have two beautifully grown up children.

During his formative years, Samuel dedicated himself to the ministry, serving as a Sunday school teacher in Ghana. His passion for nurturing young minds and hearts extended beyond the classroom; he became a mentor to the youth, guiding them through their spiritual and personal challenges with wisdom and compassion. His commitment to the younger generation is not just a duty but a calling—a reflection of his profound belief in their potential to shape the future of our faith and world.
His natural ability to connect, inspire, and lead has left indelible marks on many lives, fostering a sense of community and belonging among those he mentors. Samuel's journey in ministry led him to become the youth pastor at JCC
Now serving as one of our esteemed Pastors, Samuel continues to embody the spirit of servant leadership and his life and ministry shine as examples of God's grace in action.

Born and raised in Ghana, William gave his life to Jesus in 1986 at Grace Outreach Church, Accra. He joined the choir and later became a home cell leader until he traveled to the UK in 1991.
William was called to Christian ministry in 1992 and enrolled at the Centre for International Christian Ministry (C.I.C.M.) in September of the following year.
Graduating with a diploma in Pastoral ministry in 1994, William served as an associate Pastor in two independent churches. He married Agnes in 1997 and they planted their first church in Bermondsey, South East London, in 1998. After four years of leading the church, William, Agnes and their two young children relocated to Basildon, Essex in 2002 and founded Joy Christian Centre in January 2004, with 10 adults and 3 children in attendance.
Pastor William holds a Masters degree in Missional Leadership accredited by Bangor University, Wales. He is a trustee of Charis Communications and JCC. As an accredited member of Churches in Communities International (C.I.C.), an Apostolic network of churches and ministries, William also speaks at conferences and train leaders .