There's No Place Like
Home Church is a multi-generational church family with a heart to see Jesus impact the South West. We’re now stepping into a new adventure as we begin gathering in Ivybridge every other Sunday.
Home Church Ivybridge is a growing community in the heart of the town; authentic, relational, centred on Jesus, and open to anyone who wants to explore faith or find a place to belong.
Whether you’re new to Ivybridge, returning to church, or just curious, you’re welcome.
Home Church Ivybridge is a growing community in the heart of the town; authentic, relational, centred on Jesus, and open to anyone who wants to explore faith or find a place to belong.
Whether you’re new to Ivybridge, returning to church, or just curious, you’re welcome.
Home Church Ivybridge is part of the wider Home Church family based in Torquay. We share the same heart: to follow Jesus together, to grow as disciples, and to build communities marked by love, hospitality, and everyday faith.
We’re gathering people in Ivybridge who want to be part of something small, simple, and real.
Our Heart
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every other SUnday
Be part of the Ivybridge Home Church family every other Sunday 4pm at Chapel Place Ivybridge
Jordan & NAomi Williams
SENIOR LEADERS
Jordan and Naomi have both grown up attending Home Church since the planting of the Church in 1995. They have been involved in almost every department of Church life and led the Youth Ministry for a number of years. In 2017 they were married and in 2019 they had their first baby, Mya-Joy followed by Etta in January 2023. Jordan has spent many years working with young people in schools and in 2019 took up post as Associate Leader at Home Church overseeing the Missional aspect of Church life. In January 2022 Jordan and Naomi transitioned to Senior Leaders. Jordan is passionate about Church, community outreach, family, football and food. Naomi works as a Civil Servant and loves to help people in need and lead worship.
Jon & Sarah Baldwin
ASSOCIATE LEADERS
Jon and Sarah joined the leadership team of Home Church in 2012 with Jon having responsibility for Worship and Teaching. In September 2019 Jon became Associate Leader with the mandate of championing Discipleship in all areas of Church life which he is passionate about. Jon also teaches history at a Christian alternative education provision working with vulnerable young people with complex additional needs. Jon loves family time with Sarah and their two boys Harry and Jack. He also loves Rugby, LEGO and anything History related! Sarah is an Occupational Therapist working in and around the Paignton community and she loves to encourage people to be who God has called them to be. Sarah enjoys having fun with her family and friends!
Gabe & Kat Akintunde
YOUTH LEADERS
Gabe and Kat joined the leadership team of Home Church in 2019 with Gabe taking responsibility for the Youth ministry. Gabe also works as a teacher at a Christian alternative education provision working with vulnerable young people with complex additional needs. Gabe and Kat have two amazing boys Ezra and Levi who make life a lot of fun. Gabe is passionate about seeing young people know their purpose in life and understand God’s part in that. Gabe loves music, drawing and cooking and spending quality time with his wife Kat who works as a Family Solicitor. Kat loves going for long walks and baking and both Gabe and Kat enjoy entertaining people in their home.
Hannah Aske
CHILDRENS LEADER
Hannah joined the Home Church team in November 2022. She has been serving in Churches across the South West in various forms of ministry, with a heart for raising the next generation.
Hannah is passionate about connecting with Churches, reaching out into the community and seeing children’s lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. In her spare time she loves going for adventures with friends with lots of coffee stops.
Hannah is passionate about connecting with Churches, reaching out into the community and seeing children’s lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. In her spare time she loves going for adventures with friends with lots of coffee stops.
Caroline Hickley
HOME CHURCH MISSIONARY
Caroline served on the leadership of Home Church for many years. In February 2023, she followed the call of God to help plant a Church in Vienna, Austria alongside ‘Impact Europe’.
Jackie Williams
MISSIONS CHAMPION
Jackie and her husband planted Home Church in 1995 before transitioning into the Missions Champion role overseeing all Home Church community outreach projects.
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