Meet the Team...
Pastor - Rev David Bird
I was born in Poole, Dorset – but my maternal grandparents once lived in Canton, Cardiff.
Following my theological training and ordination in 1978, I have been privileged to serve as pastor in a number of churches in both England and Wales for over 40 years.
Although I have formally retired and I now live with my wife, Marion, in Newport, I am honoured to have been invited to share, part time, in the pastoral and preaching ministry team here at Calvary.
We have five children, more grandchildren than I have fingers, and a dog named Molly!
It is also a particular joy that marriage has extended our family into five different nationalities.
God’s family spans the globe, and the Bible tells us it will eventually include people from “every tribe and nation”; so, we are glad that in some small way our own family has started to reflect that wonderful diversity.
Following my theological training and ordination in 1978, I have been privileged to serve as pastor in a number of churches in both England and Wales for over 40 years.
Although I have formally retired and I now live with my wife, Marion, in Newport, I am honoured to have been invited to share, part time, in the pastoral and preaching ministry team here at Calvary.
We have five children, more grandchildren than I have fingers, and a dog named Molly!
It is also a particular joy that marriage has extended our family into five different nationalities.
God’s family spans the globe, and the Bible tells us it will eventually include people from “every tribe and nation”; so, we are glad that in some small way our own family has started to reflect that wonderful diversity.
Deacons...
Church Secretary - Kate Lowry
Kate was elected as a deacon in 2015 and she is the current church secretary. She has a heart for the needy in our society and leads Calvary's weekly Community Praise event. Every Thursday morning we hold a short service followed by a lunch to which all are invited free of charge. It is wonderful to be able to serve our local community in this way and to see lives changed as the gospel is preached and food is shared. Kate is also a trustee of Emmaus South Wales a charity which aims to help formerly homeless people by offering them a home in the community house and
meaningful work in their social enterprise business. In her leisure time she is a keen swimmer and cyclist and loves to paint and draw.
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Andrew Lawrence...
Andrew first came to Calvary in his 20s and was baptised in the church. He is married to Lesley (they met at Calvary and were married in the church in June 1993) and they have three children. Andrew returned to Calvary in 2023 and was elected as a deacon in 2024. Andrew leads Calvary's prayer meetings and oversees the youth and children's ministry. Andrew also serves on the Board of New Wine Cymru. |
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Huw Eynon...
Coming from the top of the Welsh valleys, I attended Sunday school as a child and was converted as a student in 1981 through the witness of the Christian Union. Since then, I have always been a church member and for many years have been a local lay preacher. I have also led a house based bible study group and been involved with church children's work. I lived in Merthyr Tydfil for 38 years working in the local HMRC office and moved to Cardiff in 2023 following retirement. I have always had mobility problems but with God's help have tried not to let these hold me back too much. |
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Ian Tutton....
Ian resumed his membership at Calvary in 2021 after moving back to Cardiff from London where he had been a minister for 17 years+. He is married and has 2 children, (no pets!). He is a Jigsaw fanatic. He is involved in various church activities - leading a Life Group, helping at Community Praise and preaching regularly. In his words - 'I continue to do whatever I can to support the Pastor and the Church in whatever ways I can'. |
Sarah Evans...