Roy Patton
Gary McDowell
Ivan Steen
Alastair Vance
Helen Brown
Rev Roy Patton BA, BD
Born in Co Monaghan, Roy grew up within the Presbyterian Church. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin where he studied History, Philosophy and New Testament Studies, New College Edinburgh and Union Theological College, Belfast. He served as assistant minister in St Enoch's congregation in Belfast.
Ordained in 1981, Roy was installed as minister in Ballygilbert in 1994 having previously served as minister in Downshire Road, Newry. He has served on several General Assembly Boards and is at present Convenor of the Board of Mission in Ireland.
Roy is married to Daphne, a teacher by profession, and together they work very much as a team. He enjoys travel, reading and following sport, especially football and rugby.
Gary McDowell
Gary, from Belfast, started his working life in the family motor business. However, the Lord had other ideas and in the fullness of time he went to do some study at Bible College and so started an exciting journey that was to eventually lead him to Ballygilbert.
Gary has been with Ballygilbert since 1996. Previously he was Musical Director at Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church. Music plays a major part in Gary's ministry; he leads worship at various Christian events and he also writes and performs his own songs and to date has recorded four albums.
Gary's heart is to see people of all ages encountering the Living God. His work within Ballygilbert is specifically aimed at young people and young families. His pastoral role touches many areas of church life but in each area he seeks to encourage people to grow in faith and know the joy of salvation.
Oh, by the way, Gary is married to Dawn, our Lighthouse coordinator and together they have three absolutely wonderful children!
Ivan Steen
Alastair Vance
Christine McDowell
Helen Brown
Michael Rea
David Boyd