Our Team & Partners
LoveBwD is led by a network of trusted local Christian leaders from diverse churches and ministries. Together, they help guide our vision and foster deeper collaboration across the town.
Meet the People Behind the Movement
Canon James Lawrence
Love Blackurn with Darwen Steering Team
James is Canon Missioner at Blackburn Cathedral. He brings a deep commitment to spiritual formation and missional leadership. As part of the cathedral team, he helps connect LoveBwD to wider diocesan and civic initiatives.
Rev. Jason Gardner
Love Blackburn with Darwen Steering Team
Jason serves in the borough as Vicar at St Luke's Blackburn. He is passionate about collaborative mission and seeing churches work together in unity and prayer.
Rev Ian Ferguson
Love Blackurn with Darwen Steering Team
Ian has been a church leader, chaplain and missionary in Blackburn for over 20 years. He's passionate about cross cultural mission, discipling new Christians and once upon a time used to be a Fighter Jet Pilot
Rev. Emmanuel Ofosu
Love Blackburn with Darwen Steering Team
Emmanuel is lead pastor at Beacon Church Blackburn. He's a gifted worship leader and is dedicated to reaching the tougher areas of Blackburn and seeing both young and old come to faith.
Rev. Alastair Murdoch
Love Blackburn with Darwen Steering Team
Alastair and his wife Janet are the Senior Leaders of Re:Ignite, which they started in 2012. They love seeing people healed and believers being equipped to heal. Alastair is a retired GP.
