Pastoral Team
Our pastors are our spiritual leaders, caring, leading and guiding us as a church towards Christ.
Ps Steve Kempton
Steve became Senior Pastor at BCC in September 2026, bringing over 30 years of ministry experience, including 12 years as Senior Pastor in Weston-super-Mare. He and his wife, Helen, a nurse, also served seven years in Nepal, supporting church planting and local Christian communities. Together, they are passionate about helping people grow in faith and discover God’s purpose.
Ps Steve Reilly
Steve is our retiring Senior Pastor. Steve worked in engineering for 10 years before joining the church staff as our Youth worker back in 1986. In 1996 he became Associate Pastor, before taking on the role of Senior Pastor in 2010. Steve is married to Karen, and they have 2 grown-up children. Steve retires in April 2027.
Ps Bawa Leo
Bawa joined our pastoral leadership team in 2021 and leads our Small Group network. Bawa has been a missionary for many years in many different countries. He previously held the role of head of mobilisation for WEC UK, before being called to serve as a pastor here in Leeds. He is married to Afy and they have 2 grown-up children.
Ps Jacqui Richmond
Jacqui serves as part of BCC’s pastoral leadership team, with a particular focus on women’s ministry. Before entering full-time ministry, she taught in Sheffield for 12 years. She later became Children’s Director at Elim Church Northampton and was ordained as an Elim minister in 2023 before joining BCC. Jacqui is married to Leigh, an ordained minister who leads Operations at BCC. Together, they have a daughter, Beth.
Ministry Team
This is our amazing team leading our children's, youth, family and community ministries.
Elders
Our Elders are responsible for the Spiritual leadership of the Church.
Trustees
Our trustees provide governance, oversight and accountability for BCC, helping to ensure that the church is well led, legally compliant, financially responsible and faithful to its vision and charitable purpose.
