Joel is married to Lucy and they have two children, Elisabeth and Elias. He studied Geography at Lancaster University then worked for Carlisle Baptist Church for five years. After studying at Oak Hill Bible College, he then spent seven years working for Parr Street Church in Kendal and returned to Lancaster in 2025.

Joel serves as the Associate Pastor and is responsible for adult ministry. This includes preaching, coordinating Growth Groups, serving as an elder and looking after the Ministry Training Scheme. He is also a leader involved with the teaching on Unite summer camp.

To relax Joel enjoys woodwork, sewing, running, and reading, all at an equally amateur level!

Michael is married to Anna and they have two children. Both Michael and Anna served on the staff team at Moorlands as trainees in the past, and now both work in Lancaster. Michael recently qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and he works for a local firm in town, and has been there for 7 years.

At church he heads up the 14-18's youth work and he also co-leads the Friday Night Football outreach that church organises. In his spare time, you will find Michael playing or watching any sort of sport - but particularly anything to do with Chester FC! He also enjoys watching good films and doing a spot of gardening. 

Danny is married to Emma and they have four adult children and three grandsons. Danny and Emma both grew up near Lancaster, trained at Moore College in Sydney, and were thrilled to return to be part of the revitalisation of Moorlands, which Danny has led since 2005.

Danny serves the church as Senior Pastor, which includes preaching, vision and strategy, and keeping the staff and elders teams on mission. He also sees raising leaders as a core part of his job as a local church pastor, and is passionate about preaching Christ from all the Scriptures.

Danny is also a published children’s author, and on days off you might find him exploring wide open spaces with an Ordnance Survey map, researching the setting for his next action adventure story for boys and girls aged 8-12.

Gareth is married to Fiona and they have three children, James, Caleb and Anna. They came to Lancaster as students and got stuck into the student programme at Moorlands. During that time they were convinced of the centrality of the gospel, and decided to make Lancaster their home after graduating to continue serving as part of the church family. 

After graduating Gareth spent 5 years as part of the Staff Team working with students, before finding a job as a mortgage adviser at a firm in the city centre. He’s a very passionate professional cycling fan, and occasionally enjoys riding his own bike!

Nathan is married to Sîan and they have three children; Ben, Isaac, and Hannah. Nathan and Sian both grew up in Blackpool and were members of Moorlands for around 5 years before moving to London for Nathan to train at Oak Hill Theological College. Nathan served as our Associate Pastor up until 2024. He is now the Biblical Studies Lead for Crosslands as well studying for a PhD in the book of Proverbs.

In his spare time Nathan enjoys highly dangerous extreme sports, such as birdwatching, reading, doing crosswords and listening to Test Match Special.

SENIOR PASTOR

Danny is married to Emma and they have four adult children and three grandsons. Danny and Emma both grew up near Lancaster and were thrilled to return to be part of the revitalisation of Moorlands, which Danny has led since 2005.

Danny serves the church as Senior Pastor, which includes preaching, vision and strategy, and keeping the staff and elders teams on mission. He also sees raising leaders as a core part of his job as a local church pastor, and is passionate about preaching Christ from all the Scriptures.

Danny is also a published children’s author, and on days off you might find him exploring wide open spaces with an Ordnance Survey map, researching the setting for his next action adventure story for boys and girls aged 8-12.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Joel is married to Lucy and they have two children, Elisabeth and Elias. He studied Geography at Lancaster University then worked for Carlisle Baptist Church for five years. After studying at Oak Hill Bible College, he then spent seven years working for Parr Street Church in Kendal and returned to Lancaster in 2025.

Joel serves as the Associate Pastor and is responsible for adult ministry. This includes preaching, coordinating Growth Groups, serving as an elder and looking after the Ministry Training Scheme. He is also a leader involved with the teaching on Unite summer camp.

To relax Joel enjoys woodwork, sewing, running, and reading, all at an equally amateur level!

PASTOR IN TRAINING (STUDENTS)

Dan is married to Jen and has a young daughter called Martha. He came to Lancaster in 2015 to study Geography, crossing the Pennines from Sheffield. After being a Ministry Trainee, Dan taught Geography at a secondary school in Blackpool, before becoming the Pastor in Training with responsibility for students at Moorlands in 2025. His prayer is to see many students in Lancaster come to know and become whole-life disciples of Jesus Christ.

Dan enjoys testing his mental fortitude with cryptic crosswords, running around Lancaster, most foodstuffs including chickpeas and is convinced that it’s always time to make a pun!

FAMILIES WORKER

Becky came to Lancaster to train as a music teacher in 2005 and she loved being a part of Moorlands so much she didn't want to leave. Becky has been working for our church family since 2009 - first as a trainee and now as our families worker.

Becky likes to sing and play the piano and is almost completely dependent on tea. Other spare moments are filled with eating, watching films and trying to survive circuit training.

WOMEN’S WORKER

Felicity moved to Lancaster in 2006 and spent 7 years teaching the Bible to students as a Ministry Trainee and then Student Worker. She is married to Stephen and they have 3 boys, Samuel, James and Thomas. She now works part time teaching, discipling and training women at Moorlands.

Her favourite thing to do is to open up the Bible one to one with Christian women and those investigating Christianity. In her spare time she loves reading on her own and with her boys, going for walks and playing cricket with her family and drinking tea with her friends.

STUDENT WORKER IN TRAINING

Isabelle first came to Lancaster in 2019 to attend university. Soon after arriving, she visited Moorlands, fell in love with the Bible-centred nature of the church, and has been part of the church family ever since. After graduating, she served as a Ministry Trainee for two years before becoming Student Worker in Training.

Her responsibilities include discipling, teaching and caring for students within the church family, particularly the female students, as well as reaching out to students across Lancaster. She longs to see students come to know Jesus, grow in their love for him, and become disciple-making disciples of Christ.

In her spare time, Isabelle loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading in coffee shops, watching films, trying new recipes, and walking in Lancaster’s lovely countryside.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sam grew up on the Wirral and joined Moorlands in 2014 after finishing university in Lincoln. He joined the Staff Team in 2026 after eleven years as a secondary school teacher in the local area and is married to Charlotte. They have four young children: Jonathan, Simeon, Ethan and Lois.  

When not enjoying spreadsheets, Sam is often enjoying creative hobbies that help him lead the music and media team. 

ADMINISTRATOR

Becca was born in the North West and has spent most her life here, bar a brief spell in Chesterfield. Becca was raised in a Christian home and is very thankful to God for it. She became a Christian in her teens. Becca and her family moved to Moorlands in 2012.

Becca is a massive Bolton Wanderers fan and is one of only a handful of people who still owns a season ticket! Aside from football, she loves to spend time with friends and enjoys watching test cricket, rugby league and the occasional crime show. Her main task as Administrator is freeing Danny up for more word ministry.

MINISTRY TRAINEE

Rachel studied at Lancaster University for the last 4 years, recently finishing her MA in Sociology. She joined Moorlands Church in 2025 when she decided to move to Lancaster to live with friends. She chose Moorlands because of its clear Bible teaching and the warmth of its people.

To relax, Rachel loves to be outside in nature and spend quality time with both family and friends. 

MINISTRY TRAINEE

Reuben arrived in Lancaster in 2022 to study Computer Science and has been with Moorlands since then. Having hugely benefitted from the student ministry, he serves students helping them grow in their knowledge and love for Jesus.

In his spare time Reuben enjoys playing boardgames, reading, climbing and painting miniatures.

MINISTRY TRAINEE

Given grew up in Hong Kong and came to Lancaster in 2023 to study Computer Science. Soon after, he joined Moorlands Church and enjoyed the love and hospitality of the church family. He participated in student Bible studies, which strengthened his faith through the foundational truths of the gospel. He now serves as a Ministry Trainee, helping people in Lancaster grow in knowledge of Jesus.

In his free time, Given enjoys playing badminton and having Chinese hot pot with friends. He also loves playing different instruments, such as the piano, drums, guitar, bass and more!

MINISTRY TRAINEE

Shiyi grew up in Barcelona, Spain, and came to Lancaster University in 2022 to study Business Management. During her time at university, she was involved in the Chinese Christian Fellowship and started coming to Moorlands in her second year. Through the faithful teaching of God’s Word and being part of the church family, she has grown in her understanding of the gospel and in her desire to know and serve Jesus.

She is currently involved in student and international ministry.

In her spare time, Shiyi enjoys playing badminton, travelling, photography, watching films and football, and visiting cafés and bakeries (Tuck in Lancaster is a particular favourite, especially for their cinnamon rolls!)