Manor Park Evangelical Church|Serving Christ and the Community in St. John's
Leader Profile
Name
Andy Beard
Position within the church
Elder
Are you married?
I married Kirsten in 1998.
Have you any children?
We have 3 young boys, aged between 2 and 6, and they keep us on our toes most of the time!
What is your day job?
Currently I work in Tewkesbury as an engineer for a communications technology company.
Briefly, what were the circumstances that led you to the Lord?
I became a Christian as a sixth former. My Dad was the Pastor of a small village Baptist church in the Cotswolds, but that certainly didnt make me a Christian - quite the opposite! So although I thought I knew everything there was to know about beginning a Christian, I also knew I wasnt one and nor did I want to be one! However, God was patient with me and after several years of being a teenage rebel, God made himself clear to me through His word (the Bible) and help me to respond to him and the forgiveness He offers through His Son Jesus.
What are your favourite passtimes/hobbies?
With a family of small boys there's not a lot of time to yourself! But I like to be outdoors if possible - either enjoying the Worcestershire countryside with my boys or down on my allotment growing vegetables.
Do you have a/any favourite TV show(s)?
I dont watch much TV apart from the news! But I do like well made history documentaries.
What is your vision for Manor Park?
The vision we have for Manor Park Church is to see the Kingdom of God and of Jesus Christ extend right here in St John's in Worcester. The Kingdom of God is not a place but is made up of people who know the power and love of Jesus Christ in their lives.
What's your favourite kind of music?
I dont really have any favourites - I like a wide range of music, for no other reason than I like it! I guess I do have more U2 albums than any others though.
What is your favourite passage of scripture?
2 Corinthians 5 v 21 is a breath-taking truth.
What's your most favourite place on earth?
I havent really travelled much outside the UK, but I've many favourite places in this beautiful country - such as the wooded Cotswold valley where I grew up, or Welsh mountains, especially in the snow, or the rugged Scottish Highlands. All demonstrate the skill and artistry of their Creator.
