About us

Our Leadership Team

Kevin Colwell was inducted as the minister here in November 2014. He is married to Naomi and has three sons, Robert, David and Austin. Kevin trained with the Ichthus Christian Fellowship, undergoing their Radical Network Course in 2005/6. Before coming to Poverest Road Baptist Church he was the pastor at Darent Valley Community Church in Eynsford. He has since gained Baptist Union accredited status at Spurgeon’s Bible College. 

Alex Principle joined us in September 2020 as our Assistant Pastor and Youth Pastor. Alex trained at Cliff College and lives in Orpington with his wife Sabryanne.

Naomi Colwell has responsibility on the team for handling DBS applications for those working within our young people’s program. She regularly takes a lead in Starlight, our Sunday provision for primary aged children.

Chris Wood is a worship leader. He is married to Sarah and has two sons, Sam and Josh.

and Chris likes to dive