Lynne Ainsworth

Lynne has worshipped at Goodshaw Baptist Church for 20 years. She has been involved as a Pathfinder leader for 18 years and has played an active role in many other events, particularly the Good Friday walk. She worked as a secondary school teacher for 34 years before taking on a garden centre. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading, gardening and playing walking football.

Helen Bell

Helen has worshipped at Goodshaw Baptist Church since moving to Crawshawbooth in 1993.  Blessed with four children, she was a childminder for 23 years, and now manages a nursery.  She is passionate about treating people with compassion, educating children, and serving her church and community.  Her favourite pastime is working on her unruly allotment!

Robert Cooper

I have been a member of Goodshaw Baptist Church since 1984. I 
am part of the Toddler Group team and help out at Oasis.  I am also a member of the events team, which plans and runs special events and socials, such as the church anniversary weekend, the annual garden party, and the monthly church Sunday lunches.  I have been involved in Scouting in East Lancashire and Rossendale since 1959 and am currently a Cub Scout Leader of the 43^rd Rossendale Scout Group.  I have been married to Lesley since 1973 and we have three daughters and six grandchildren.  I retired from my job as a sales executive in 2013.  My hobbies are music, walking, gardening and reading.

Bev Farrow

The foundation for my life is my faith in Jesus and I feel so blessed that He has called me into fellowship here at Goodshaw where my faith can grow in partnership with this loving church community and where I can serve Jesus, our fellowship and community.     I have been a Church Member at Goodshaw for 29 years and have previously served as a Deacon and Church Secretary. I was re-elected in May 2024 and I am currently serving as Church Secretary. I love teaching our children about Jesus so I am a Discoverers teacher and helper in Pathfinders. I am passionate about the Bible and jointly lead a housegroup with Jayne Haworth. I help at Oasis and our tea parties and attend the Monday prayer meeting. I am involved with the CAP Rossendale Debt centre. I worked as a childminder and nanny for many years and now care for my Mum in her later years. I have been married to Dave for 45 years and we have 2 wonderful grown-up children (and 2 fantastic children-in-law!) and 2 gorgeous grandchildren. As well as our passion for Jesus, Dave and I also have a passion for dogs, we have had 5 dogs of our own and we are Puppy Raisers for Guide Dogs, who as part of their training attend church! I also love walking and knitting and crochet.

Jayne Haworth

Jane has had a living relationship with her Saviour since 1990.  She was baptised and married at Goodshaw, and has two children. Jayne re-joined the diaconate in September 2017 and regularly speaks at church, hosts a weekly Bible study, and runs outreach courses annually.  She works in Accrington as a Nurse Practitioner.  Her passions are gardening and home making.  Jayne wants to see more people getting to know Jesus and living a faith filled life.

Christine Moores

I have been a committed Christian since 1977 and was baptised in 1978 in the Baptist Church.  I joined Goodshaw in 2016 after worshipping and serving for 25 years in the Anglican Church.  I am a passionate believer in the Trinity, the Gospel and the power of prayer.  I am also very keen in seeking the unity of the whole body at Goodshaw and the invitation to Christ for the neighbourhood, through pastoral care and sharing my testimony.  I retired from working in Special Education with children with disabilities in 2008 and have since voluntarily supported a group of adults with additional needs to access church and related activities.  I am married to David, have two children and three grandchildren.  I love art, design, music, walking and gardening. I also adore dog sitting my daughter’s Cockapoo Pearl.

Rachael Rogers

Rachael has a long history with Goodshaw Baptist, having attended since being a baby (with a short interval). She has been a church member for over 20 years. She has previously served as a deacon and Church Secretary, as well as a Campaigner helper and Pathfinder Camp leader. She also leads a house group at her home. Rachael has worked for the NHS for over 25 years and is passionate about supporting people through coaching and mentoring. She is married to Julian and is the mum to three energetic boys and Rosa the dog! She loves walking, reading and watching films and dramas.