Andrew and Laura are both members of Bethel Church, an Assemblies of God Church in Royston, Barnsley. Andrew has been on full time staff since 2001. Bethel acts as Andrew and Laura’s home Church and a place where they are sent out from with the full support and release of the leadership. Senior minister Dave Jones provides important spiritual covering for Generation Builders.
Pastor Dave says:
“I have known Andrew since he was a teenager, zealous to serve God. He has been ministering at Bethel for over a decade and is a Pastor and trustee of the church. He has built and lead several ministries within the fellowship which has resulted in blessing and increase to the church. Everyone has acknowledged his powerful preaching ability. His unique ministry has brought great refreshing to many people and is regularly accompanied with supernatural activity from the Holy Spirit. He has a special gifting in stimulating spiritual revival in churches and motivating believers to be empowered to receive greater things from God.”
Dave has been in Pastoral ministry for about 15 years in different churches throughout Yorkshire. He has also ministered in several countries. Dave returned to Royston in 2010 from a church in Sheffield. He previously served as the assistant Pastor at Bethel in 1999-2003. He is presently serving as the Senior Pastor in the church overseeing its various activities. Dave holds a B.A. from Sheffield Hallam University and has completed an M.A. in theology with Chester University. Dave and Carolyn have been married for over 20 years and have four children, Joseph, Libby, Jemima and Isaac.