Who's who

Leadership Team

Danny Smith (Minister)

Danny joined Kingshill as Minister in Training in September 2026 while continuing his studies at Regents, Park College, Oxford.  Originally from Plymouth, he previously lived in St Albans for over thirty years, where he was involved in Baptist church life and became a regular preacher across the county. 

Before entering ministerial training, Danny's varied working life included ten years with the Boys' Brigade and over a decade presenting on local radio.  Away from church and college, he enjoys reading, films, music, pub quizzes, walking in the countryside and all things Star Trek. 

Les Giles (Elder)

Les has been a member of the church since 1982 and was appointed an Elder in 1992.  He is now retired having run his own business as a consultant on radio communications for railways for 10 years, having previously worked for British Rail.  He has a wife Barbara and they have three daughters and four grandchildren.  They have lived in Little Kingshill since 1975.  He enjoys sailing his Wayfarer and Wanderer dinghies, gardening and cycling. 

Sue Barnard (Administrator)

Sue is married to Chris and has two grown up daughters.  She has attended the church from the age of eleven.  In her spare time she enjoys playing the clarinet and being in the outdoors - particularly climbing mountains and walking long distance paths. 

Ed House (Treasurer)

Ed was our project lead for the building phase of the Cornerstone project and is our Health and Safety Officer. He has a major hand in Fabric and Buildings maintenance/ improvements.

Frances Madslien (Deacon)

Frances has done a lot of work since 2023 making our churchyard look wonderful.

Helen Dunsmore (Deacon)

Helen runs "Toddlers" - our Tuesday morning stay and play group for pre-schoolers and their carers. 

Ajit Kadirgama (Deacon)

Ajit brings a wealth of professional expertise to the team, and can be found at the AV desk and helping out wherever needed.

Fiona Klima (Deacon)

Fiona has served on the team in different roles and, along with Sue, serves in the coffee shop, and runs our monthly Coffee and Cake mornings.

Hall Bookings

Wendy James (Bookings)

Wendy, not formally part of the leadership team, is our Cornerstones booking secretary - see our Cornerstone page for details