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Board of Directors |

Evangelical board governance ensures that EBC remains deeply rooted in the mission of the local church. We are governed by and accountable to local congregations through our Board of Directors, a dedicated group committed to spiritual integrity. This leadership team is made up of leaders of evangelical churches and others with necessary gifts and experience required for effective oversight. Such an intentional structure ensures our mission remains aligned with biblical values while benefiting from professional expertise and diverse spiritual wisdom.

By maintaining this strong connection to local congregations, we foster a culture of transparency and trust. Our evangelical board governance model serves as a vital bridge between the church community and our strategic initiatives. These dedicated individuals provide the oversight necessary to align daily operations with the broader goals of the faith. This collaborative approach allows EBC to remain agile and effective in a changing world. We are committed to empowering believers and supporting the gospel through a framework that prioritizes excellence and shared vision.

Meet Our Board of Directors |

Professor Steve Taylor

B.Sc,ACGI, MEng PhD, C.Eng, FIEE, FInstPhys DSc DIC

Chairman of the Board

Professor Steve Taylor

B.Sc,ACGI, MEng PhD, C.Eng, FIEE, FInstPhys DSc DIC

Steve is Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Liverpool from where he obtained his MEng and PhD degrees in 1983 and 1988 respectively. His current research focuses on Mass Spectrometry and Instrumentation and he is founder of a spin-out company in this area. For his work on portable mass spectrometry Professor Taylor was awarded a DSc in 2013 from Imperial College (London) where he graduated in 1978. He is author or co-author of over 340 published papers, patents and articles in scientific literature and Fellow of two Professional institutions. He has held visiting Professorships in two other Universities and has collaborative links with Universities in Europe, USA and China. He is married, has 4 children and 2 grandchildren and serves as an elder in his local church. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDip).

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Rev Gavino Fioretti

Vice Chairman

Rev Gavino Fioretti

Gavino is from the island of Sardinia. Married and with four children, his main hobby is road cycling. He studied for three years in IBEI (a Christian Bible College based in Rome), followed by three years at the Free Church Seminary in Inverness and then three years at the Highland Theological College in Dingwall. He served as a minister in different congregations in the North of Scotland and in Edinburgh before working for three years as a missionary in a church planting ministry in the north of Italy. Gavino is currently the minister of the Free Church of Scotland congregation in Evanton, north of Inverness.

Rev Ramone McKenzie

BA, BTh (Hons), MRes

Principal

Rev Ramone McKenzie

BA, BTh (Hons), MRes

Ramone became Principal in February 2026, succeeding John Brand who founded the College in 2012. Raised in a home with a Roman Catholic mother and a Lutheran father, Ramone’s upbringing was predominantly Catholic. He always had a steadfast belief in Christ as the Son of God but it was not until his late teens that he began to understand his need to surrender to Christ and receive salvation through faith alone. Going to University aged 18, Ramone received his first Bachelors in Business Administration. Unfortunately, Ramone lost his mother whilst at university so he decided a change of environment would serve him well. Therefore, in his early twenties, Ramone went to live in Southern California with family where he got involved in the Calvary Chapel movement. Returning to the UK in 2007, Ramone attended Bible College in York gaining his first Bachelors in Theology eventually serving at the college. Ramone then spent time on the mission field in various locations including Holland, Romania, Mexico, and Egypt gaining experience working with different cultures, religions, and people living in abject poverty. In 2010 Ramone followed the leading of the Lord to serve at a church plant here in Scotland. He became both the assistant and then associate pastor before moving homes. He and his family then attended a local Baptist church where Ramone served as a deacon for 3 years. During this time Ramone began to experience significant loss of sight. In 2019 Ramone decided to go back to education at Highland Theological College achieving his Bachelor’s with Honours in Theology with an emphasis on Church history. In 2025, he was awarded his MRes (Master of Research by Highland Theological College, for his research on the subject of Robert Bruce of Kinnaird and the Resilience of Presbyterianism in Scotland 1610 – 1637. Married to Sharon, with a daughter and the likelihood two more little ones being adopted, Ramone finds his life extremely busy, but fulfilling as he serves the Lord at the College and as the Pastor of a small fellowship in Kirkcaldy, in East Fife. If there is ever any spare time Ramone very much enjoys fishing, photography, travelling, hillwalking, church history, and sightseeing.

Pastor David Childs

Dip HE, MA

Trustee

Pastor David Childs

Dip HE, MA

David grew up in the South East of England in a Christian home. In his early twenties God led him to Africa with African Inland Mission as a Mechanical Engineer to help with the maintenance on a mission station in Central African Republic. This marked a turning point in the direction his life would now take. On his return he headed to Bible College followed by 10 years pastoral ministry in Southampton. After a short spell pastoring in the North East of England David arrived in Scotland in 2011 to pastor Strathaven Evangelical Church. In 2023 David took a 3 month break from pastoral ministry at Strathaven Evangelical Church and in October started work with 20Schemes. David is currently working with 20Schemes to plant a church in Govan, Glasgow. Throughout David’s ministry he has maintained his heart for mission. This has led him to work with church leaders in Angola to set up a Modular Bible Course to train and equip new and existing church leaders. David has also been involved for many years with Christianity Explored Ministries. David met Diane, from Northern Ireland, at Bible College and they have two sons, Joel and Matthew, two daughters in law, and 4 grandchildren.

Rev Dr David Greenaway

Dip Th, BD (Hons), PhD

Trustee

Rev Dr David Greenaway

Dip Th, BD (Hons), PhD

David comes from Northern Ireland where he was born into a Christian home. After completing his A Levels he went to work in the East End of London with one-parent families and alcoholic vagrants. On returning to Ulster he joined what has since become the Royal Irish Regiment of the British Army. He married Pearl and enjoyed a glorious year in European Bible Institute, near Paris. On their return to his home country he entered the Irish Baptist College and Queen’s University, Belfast. Philip, their son, was also born. Then, after successfully completing his course, he came to Scotland in 1987, and recently retired having served churches in Paisley, Girvan and Maybole in Ayrshire, and latterly in Kirckaldy, Fife from where he recently retired.. During this time in ministry he also continued further University post-graduate studies. He has had the privilege of preaching the Word of God throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Romania, United States, Nigeria and Israel. His emphasis throughout his ministry is to be faithful to the preaching of God’s Word, the upbuilding and teaching of the saints, and the salvation of precious souls.

Dr Adele Pilkington MBBS MSc FFOM MRCGP DDAM DMS BA(Hons)Th MTh

Trustee

Dr Adele Pilkington MBBS MSc FFOM MRCGP DDAM DMS BA(Hons)Th MTh

Trustee

Adele is a Consultant Occupational Physician who has worked across the UK, including mission and humanitarian aid organisations. For 17 years she was Executive Editor of the remote learning MSc programme for Occupational Medicine at Manchester University. Her part-time theology studies reflected mission interest and research into mental health and Christian identity. She is a voluntary drugs educator for Hope UK and pro-life groups, part of the PRIME tutor network, anti-trafficking groups and a Board of Reference member for the Scottish Council of Human Bioethics.

Rev Dr John Toller

Trustee

Rev Dr John Toller

Trustee

John is from Dundee and came to faith while at school. He went on to study History at Dundee University, where he did a PhD and lectured for three years. He was called to the pastorate of Carnoustie Baptist Church, at that time a recent plant from Dundee Central Baptist, initially studying concurrently at the Scottish Baptist College in Paisley. He has served in Carnoustie since 2012, and is also involved as chaplain to the local football club. John is married to Jemma and they have three children.

Mr Mark Forshaw

Trustee

Mr Mark Forshaw

Trustee

Now living in Pennsylvania USA, Mark is originally from Liverpool, England and for most of his career has worked globally in Christian mission and community non-profits in four continents. This includes service with United Bible Societies, Africa Inland Mission, the World Health Organization and Tearfund UK. He has published on the subject of Christian responses to community health and social challenges and has spoken on these issues at the WHO, the White House and at a U.S. Congressional Staff Briefing. He was also Adjunct Professor at Cairn University in non-profit effectiveness. Working internationally as a consultant to Christian missions, Mark seeks to use his training in management and experience in government health care, international development and industry, to bring the best of organizational effectiveness practices to Non-Profits and Christian ministry to increase the effectiveness and impact of those on the front line of programs and also fundraising. A significant benefit of his global travel was marrying Susan, who is Australian, and they have two children, Eleanor (21) born in London and Thomas (18) born in France. Mark seeks to watch live football, rugby or cricket games in whatever country he gets to!

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