Meet The Team
Jane Guest
Jane was inducted as our full time Minister on the 31st July 2022. She is
a former Havens Hospice Chaplain of 9 years and was Pastor on Canvey Island to ‘Leigh
Beck’ Baptist. Jane was Ordained at Avenue 12 years ago. She is now looking forward to
what God will do and how we can be like Jesus in serving the community altogether. Jane
met husband Peter at Birmingham Bible College and have been married 32 years. We have
two lovely daughters and two beautiful grandchildren. Jane enjoys swimming and watching
Wimbledon!
Stephen Ekins
Stephen is our Church Secretary and one of his main responsibilities is the smooth running of
the church, this involves liaising with church groups and outside bodies such as the Baptist
Union, Local Council, Insurers etc.
Stephen is married and has two grown up children and is a passionate Southend United
supporter who enjoys his allotment and going to the theatre.
Lauren Cenka
Lauren is our Site Co-ordinator, she moved to Westcliff 7 years ago and is married to Andi, and they have 2 young boys. Lauren liaises with all the various groups. Ensuring the church is secure, clean and well maintained.
Lauren enjoys dancing, going on holidays and spending quality time with family and friends.
Litza Smith
Litza has been our Children & Family Worker since 2023 and has taken on the role of supporting our young people
primarily through the ‘Waves’ group which meets on a Tuesday evening and the ‘Footsteps’ group
which meets on a Sunday morning.
Litza is an early years teacher and has two daughters and two granddaughters to keep her busy.