As a former secondary school teacher and youth minister, Ben is passionate about seeing young people use their gifts for the glory of God. “As a church, we can learn so much from the energy and enthusiasm of the younger generations,” Ben comments, “when young people ‘get’ the gospel, when they realise they’re not just saved by Jesus but saved to love for him, they long to change the world!”
Ed Ravenhall lives in Scotland and has served God for many Years. He is the author of the fantastic book 'God wants His Kingdom Back'.
Jo is responsible for encouraging evangelism across the Filling Station (FS) network and for the ‘mercy’ side of the ministry. She also enjoys teaching at FS meetings. She has a graduate diploma in Kingdom Theology from Westminster Theological Centre. She has been involved in church leadership for over 20 years, prior to that she was a stockbroker. She is married to Richard (Director of the FS) and they have two daughters.
Jonathan Buckley is the Youth Coordinator for Sheffield Methodist Circuit, is married to Teresa and Dad to Alfie, aged 4. In his role he: supports volunteer and paid Youth Workers across Methodist Churches in Sheffield; provides training opportunities, in partnership with other denominations through the Joined Up Conference and Aurora Youth and Children's Ministry Coruses; runs residentials and day events throughout the year for Young People; is a Governor at Chaucer School and Trustee at Soul Roots. He also runs marathons (6 so far), supports two high quality football teams (Coventry City and Scunthorpe United...) and lives and worships in Parson Cross, Sheffield.
Laura is an Evangelist, a qualified midwife (Bsc) Hons, international speaker and a passionate advocate and activist for vulnerable women, human rights, freedom and positive mental health.
She trained and worked in the field of perinatal mental health as a specialist midwife for a number of years and has recently held the role of Head of Fundraising & Promotion at Wellspring Therapy & Training in Yorkshire, UK. Laura was previously Head of Development at charity Press Red and is deeply concerned about the impact that poor mental health has on today’s society.
She firmly believes that the transformational power of the gospel is fundamental in setting people free from the hurt, shame and destruction that they can experience in their lifetime, and longs to see the complete freedom that salvation in Jesus Christ brings.
Laura and her husband Rob lead The Filling Station in Harrogate - an informal monthly spirit-filled, cross-denominational meeting of worship, Word and ministry and she has recently completed a post graduate certification in Missiology.
Laura has three teenage children and enjoys walking in the countryside with her two labradors.
Matthew and his wife Catherine started the Sheffield West Filling Station back in 2021. God has given Matthew a heart for His people here in Sheffield. During the lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 Matthew and Catherine formed a prayer group with a number of others from the Dore and S17 communities and it was this group that grew into the Sheffield West Filling Station.
Pastor Isaac Wallis says, "I am currently the Lead Pastor of International Christian Worship Centre, an affiliate of Assemblies of God, Great Britain at north Sheffield and have been in Pastoral ministry for over forty (40) years both in Africa and the United Kingdom. Trained as Maritime Economist, I worked with leading shipping companies in the world and also as a professional Teacher, taught Economics at the advanced level. For several years was the President of the Scripture Union and University Christian Fellowship of Secondary Schools and universities attended respectively. I was Director of Counselling and Publicity as a Member of Full Gospel Business Fellowship International.
Father of three grown-up Children and a Grandfather as well.
I really love the Lord and the work of the ministry and its my ardent prayer and desire that everyone hears the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and responds for their salvation. Romans 1:16. I am affable, accessible and desirous in equipping saints for the work of the ministry."
Peter joined South Sheffield Evangelical Church in August 2017, moving from Scotland, with his wife Angie.
Peter has brought a new energy and enthusiasm to the church church, getting involved in the local community. He also plays drums in the band.
Peter is a man of many tallents.
Roger and his wife Margaret are a part of the Filling Station team and lead our prayer team. They are willing to serve and always happy to pray with people.
