Meet our leaders and staff

This leadership structure is based on that of the Early Church (1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9). It is our aim is to be biblical in all that we do as we follow the Chief Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 5:4).

Pastor

Gwydion Emlyn

Pastor Gwydion is married to Libby and has served as our pastor since St. David’s Day, 2017. A first-language Welsh speaker, he is originally from Drefach in the Gwendraeth Valley and moved to Llanelli at the age of 10. In 2009 he sensed the Lord’s call to ministry and went on to study for a BA (Hons) in Theology at Union School of Theology. He later served for two and a half years as Assistant to the Pastor at St. Mellons Baptist Church, Cardiff, before being called here. His ministry focuses on preaching God’s Word, pastoring His people, praying for the church, discipling believers, and proclaiming the gospel of Christ to the surrounding communities.

Trainee Pastor

Evan Millership

Evan is married to Megan and originally from Newport, though he moved to Pembrokeshire at the age of 13. He met Megan while studying Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University. After graduating, he served with UCCF as a Relay Worker and later as a Ministry Apprentice at Malpas Road Evangelical Church. Evan is now studying at Union School of Theology while serving as Trainee Pastor which he began in September 2025. His responsibilities include preaching and pastoring, among other responsibilities. Above all, his desire is to serve wherever needed so that Christ may be glorified.

Elders

Alistair Forsyth

Alistair was born in Fife on the east coast of Scotland, but he and his wife Suzanne have lived in Wales for over thirty years and have been members of Caerwent Baptist for over 20 years – they have managed to keep their accents though! Alistair works for Tata Steel as a Project Consultant and serves as a Sunday School teacher in the church. They have a son and a daughter. He occasionally preaches at Caerwent and other churches



Andrew Close

Andrew married Kath in 2006 and has two boys. He is originally from Barry, Kath is from Reading, but they’ve been living in Rogiet and attending Caerwent Baptist since 2007. He works as a Telecommunications Engineer and also serves as our Church Secretary. Andrew also occasionally preaches with us and at other local churches. Outside of work, he enjoys music, sport and supports Cardiff

Chris Esbester

Chris has been attending Caerwent Baptist since the age of eight when his parents moved to Undy. He now lives in Magor with Sarah his wife and have a daughter and a son. Since graduating from the University of Bath, Chris has worked in an industry specialising in Energy and Environmental Management. He occasionally preaches at Caerwent and other churches, and serves as our Missionary Secretary and as a Safeguarding Trustee.

Rob Ramos

Rob and his family live in Undy and have been attending Caerwent Baptist since 2005. Originally from Rhode Island, USA, he married Charlotte who’s from Magor and they have three daughters. Rob works as a Nuclear Engineer at Oldbury-on-Severn Power Station. He loves to read the works of the Puritans, serves as our Church Treasurer and occasionally preaches in Caerwent and other local churches.

Church Worker

Libby Emlyn

Libby is married to our pastor, Gwydion, and became our Church Worker in August 2022. She accompanies Gwydion on visits, works pastorally among the women of the church, has responsibility for much of the church administration, teaches ladies Bible studies, speaks at evangelistic ladies events and is involved in a number of church groups and The Village Café which runs every Friday at the church.

Prior to becoming our Church Worker she was a secondary school PE teacher but felt God was calling her to ministry.

Libby grew up in Pembrokeshire which means she loves the seaside and looks forward to any opportunity to jump in the sea for a swim. She enjoys walking, baking and spending time with Gwydion and their dogs, Clutterbuck And Mabel.

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