LEADERSHIP TEAM

PASTOR – RICARDO HIPOLITO

Ricardo and his wife Katharina met in Sunderland, where they were married and trained for ministry. In May 2021, Ricardo began serving as an assistant pastor at Downham Baptist, and in July 2022, Ricardo became the pastor of the church. He and Katharina have been blessed with two young daughters.

DEACON – JEFF BRYAN

Jeff and Heather and their son have been a part of Downham Baptist almost since the beginning in 2014. They have faithfully served in many capacities in the church, and, in February 2022, Jeff was appointed by the church to serve as the church’s first deacon. 

TRUSTEE - LOVEDAY COLE

Loveday has been attending Downham Baptist since 2015, and has been a great blessing to the church, using his musical skills and servant’s heart in many ways in the church. Loveday currently serves as a trustee, a song leader, and church treasurer.