About us

Charity basis

K180 is a UK Registered charity (1123294). There is a Board of Trustees: Mr P Vellacott, Mr T Manson and Mr A Dewick. 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

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.

Gareth Hides

Gareth is married to his sweetheart Sarah and they live in West London. Gareth joined the K180 team in October 2012 after a clear call to be an evangelist. He was a part of the Emerging Evangelists Institute where he met Martin and was introduced to the work of K180. Before this, Gareth worked as a youth pastor for 3 years and as an actor with Saltmine Theatre Company. In his spare time, he enjoys writing and recording music. Check out www.garethhides.com for more info and a free download of one of his CDs.

Jason Connor

Jason Connor heard God's call to re-evangelise Europe and moved to the UK in July 2016 to join the K180 team. Jason has served in Discipleship ministry for the past 6 years on staff at a church in Houston, Texas. His passion is to proclaim God's existence and love to those who have never heard the Good News, changing history by leading people to a deeper understanding of the Gospel. He is married to Hannah and they have two children, Davy and Ransom.

Abi Mroczynska

After spending two years as a K180 trainee, Abi is now in full time secular work as part of her next step in training for ministry. Abi remains very much part of the K180 team, being regularly involved with our street ministry, and is part of the K180 music initiative (see the K180 Music page for a taste of her song writing!)

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.

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.

Paul Vellacott

Paul has been a trustee since the founding of K180. He is married to Vicky and they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. They have, of more recent years, retired to Winchester where they are active in their local church and in serving the community. They love sailing, walking and spending time with their family. Paul had a career as a Chartered Electrical Engineer in senior management roles in the railway industry.

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.

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.

Ontheredbox is a network of teams whose aim is to proclaim open air the message of Christ in a simple, creative, consistent, and anointed way; calling people to repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Currently, Christians from about 30 evangelical churches in the Madrid area participate in the evangelism ministry. Jacob and his team preach, give testimonies, and talk personally with the listeners in the street six days a week throughout the year. There are approximately 100 volunteers that are presently being trained as evangelists, and there are numerous Ontheredbox teams around the world.