Our Staff

The Baptist Union of Wales has a small team of staff who work together to support associations, churches and ministers and administer the life of the Union. On this page you’ll find information about members of staff and their areas of work. If you would like to contact a member of staff, please do so via the individual contact details provided below or via the BUW Office.

Reverend Simeon Baker

General Secretary

Responsible for the administration of the Union and provides leadership and pastoral support for Ministers, Churches and Associations. An important part of the role is to plan future direction with the Boards in order to promote the Christian faith and Baptist principles. Email: simeon@ubc.cymru

Christian Tucker-Williams

Corporation Coordinator & Projects Officer

Responsible for administering, assisting and providing guidance to Churches, Associations and individuals in relation to matters pertaining to trusteeships and trust deeds. Offers guidance when Churches decide to bring the cause to an end and assists with legal obligations. Also responsible for developing specific projects within BUW.
Email: christian@ubc.cymru

Marc Owen

Ministry Coordinator

Working with the BUW Ministry Board and National Settlement Team (NST), Marc helps coordinate the Union’s ongoing support and encouragement of BUW ministers, students and churches. From having initial conversations with those sensing a ‘call’ to ministry to helping churches with settlement issues as well as helping facilitate various ongoing ministerial training opportunities including the Newly Accredited Ministers Scheme (NAMS), Marc works closely with the General Secretary and Director of Mission to ensure that ministry across the Union is appropriately supported. Email: marc@ubc.cymru

Sioned Graves

Mission and Digital Communications Officer

Sioned is responsible for the Union's internal and external communications, including The Messenger magazine, managing our website, and social media. These communication streams also complement the second half of her role: supporting the Missions Team in encouraging Churches and Associations in their mission to share the good news of Jesus to 21st Century Wales.
Email: sioned@ubc.cymru

Nigel Vaughan

Finance Officer

Responsible for administering the accounts and funds of both the Union and Welsh Baptist Union Corporation, along with the preparation of the Annual Budget, monitoring reports for Trustees and the Finance Committee.
Email: nigel@ubc.cymru

Helen Wyn

Corporation Coordinator

Responsible for administering, assisting and providing guidance to Churches, Associations and individuals in relation to matters pertaining to trusteeships and trust deeds. Offers guidance when Churches decide to bring the cause to an end and assists with legal obligations. Also responsible for dealing with WBUC tenants so as to ensure that we conform and adhere to the requirements of Rent Smart Wales.
Email: helenwyn@ubc.cymru

Beci Jones

Senior Finance Officer

Carwyn Graves

Mission Officer

Carwyn is responsible for working alongside the Mission Board and Regional CIOs to support contextual mission in today's Wales. Email: carwyn@ubc.cymru

Gwen Vaughan

Office Administrator

Gwen keeps our office ticking over – she mans the phone, manages our general inbox and deals with the post. She helps with the general business of the Union and is also involved in producing the yearly Handbook and managing our database.
Email: post@ubc.cymru

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