About us

Charity basis

K180 is a UK Registered charity (1123294). There is a Board of Trustees: Mr T Manson (Chair of Trustees), Mr A Dewick and Mr J Taylor. As a charity, Kerygma180 is dependent upon donations as we pursue the call God has given us. Your donations help us to take the love of Jesus to where it's most desperately needed and hardest to find. Your contribution is of immense help, no matter how small you might think it is!

History

The ministry was birthed in 1995 as Martin started taking the gospel on to the streets of West London. Commissioned by local church leadership, Martin left his banking career in 2001 and dedicated his time to declaring the Good News in London and further afield. Others joined in this venture, and with consequent steady growth came the need to formalise charity status here in England, and Kerygma180 was born. We are grateful to God for all those who stand as partners in this ministry, and we are particularly thankful for the many people who volunteer their time and resources. Not only is K180 enriched by such partnership, but the core team is significantly strengthened!

Introduction to K180, by Martin

Our team

Rev. Martin Durham

Coming from a banking background, Rev. Martin Durham has been the director of Kerygma180 since it was established in May 2001. Martin is presently on the leadership team for the BGEA (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) Emerging Evangelists Institute and is the European Director of the 'International Leadership Institute'. Martin is ordained as a Baptist Minister (Evangelist) by the Baptist Union of Great Britain. He lives in West London with his wife Rachel and has two daughters. He is passionate about the proclamation of the gospel and to see young leaders grow and develop in their ministry.

Rev. Gareth Hides

Gareth joined the K180 team in 2012, and serves as the Proclamation Ministry Team Leader. His particular ministry passions are to proclaim the Gospel, both in word and song, and to equip and train evangelists in reaching out to this generation. Before joining K180, Gareth served as a youth pastor for 3 years in the Midlands and as an actor with Saltmine Theatre Company. He is ordained as a Baptist Minister by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, having recognised his calling as an evangelist. Gareth lives in West London with his wife Sarah and their young daughter. You can download some of Gareth’s music for FREE from the K180 website.

Penny Dewick

Penny joined the K180 team in the role of Mission Enabler in February 2016. She has worked in a variety of roles in the past including administrative positions, and most recently supporting children with special educational needs as a teaching assistant in a local special school. She is an active member of her church, teaching regularly in one of the children’s groups, and is passionate about the gospel, God’s word and prayer. Penny is married to Andrew, and they have 4 grown up children.

Veeraka de Mel

Veeraka comes from a background in management accounting and joined the K180 team as a financial operator in February 2020. He is responsible for the finance function, which includes monitoring, assessing and reporting of the overall financial health and direction of K180. Veeraka is passionate about helping various stakeholders of the charity with timely reporting and accountability. He grew up in Sri Lanka before moving to London and is actively involved with the local church. Veeraka lives in West London with his wife, Dinali, and their son.

Maritza Gonzalez-Mabille

In September 2020, Maritza joined the K180 team in the role of Ministry Support. Maritza has coordinated History Makers Belgium since it began in 2017 and provides support for History Makers France. Passionate about the Word of God and teaching, she has a master’s degree from the Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels. She has a heart for young people and women’s ministry, and she loves mission trips. Maritza and her husband, David, belong to a small church and are completing a pastoral internship. They live in northern France with their young daughter.

Our trustees

We are hugely thankful for our trustees and the time, energy and giftings they commit to the oversight of the ministry of K180 as we seek to move forward with the vision God has given.

Tim Manson

Tim has been a trustee of K180 since it was founded. His full-time role, since 2012, is Senior Pastor at Gunnersbury Baptist Church. Tim grew up in West London and originally trained and practiced as an architect. However, following completion of his Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral & Theological Studies at Oak Hill College in 2008, he became Assistant Pastor at Christ Church, Dunstable before moving back to West London to take up his current role. Tim is married to Vikki and they have four children.

Andrew Dewick

Andrew became a trustee with K180 in 2015. Trained as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, his full-time work is as Managing Director of EMMAUS Consulting. Andrew is actively involved as a member of his local West London church, serving as a deacon and leading worship. He has travelled on mission with K180 and joins our local Friday evening outreach as he is able. Andrew is married to Penny and they have four grown-up children.

Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy became a trustee in 2019, he is a Chartered Engineer with Engineering and Management degrees, working in the construction industry to deliver large international projects. Jeremy has lived and worked in numerous overseas locations including Africa, Asia, 'mainland' Europe and Australia, but now lives in London with his wife Janet and their three children. Jeremy is an active member of his local church, serves on the governing body of a local secondary school and plays competitive tennis.

Jamie Ochsner

Jamie has been a Trustee of K180 since 2023. She has been in the restaurant business for the last 20 years. She is an Owner/Operator of two Chick-fil-A restaurants in West Michigan, USA. She has served all over the world on Lifeshape trips through Chick-fil-A’s non-profit ministry. In 2015 she taught in her first History Makers journeys and has stayed closely connected with the ministry serving in multiple European countries.

Partner ministries

The International Leadership Institute (ILI) changes history by accelerating the spread of the life-transforming power of the Gospel through leaders of leaders empowered by the Holy Spirit. ILI trains and mobilizes more than 10,000 leaders each year with the eight core values of the most effective Christian leaders. ILI alumni serve on the frontlines in nearly every sector of society. They live in more than 95 nations and speak more than 200 languages. They are highly committed to impact their communities and nations. They represent the "best of the best" among servant leaders who are bringing about the Kingdom of God on earth.

History Makers , the young leaders stream of ILI, trains and mobilizes leaders of leaders to reach the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Qualified emerging Christian leaders are strategically selected and equipped to change history by accelerating the spread of the Gospel around the world. Five strategies govern the HM movement around the world. Working diligently by the power of the Holy Spirit with PRAY; EQUIPPING of leaders; MENTORING selected leaders for national and international impact; NETWORKING with leaders for shared expertise and encouragement; and PARTNERING with individuals and organizations where appropriate.