People

I’m Hamish and I have been a Christian since my teenage years, having come to saving faith in Jesus in my local Baptist Church in Crieff where I grew up. I have always loved being around God’s people and serving in church life. This has taken many forms over the years as I was encouraged to lead the young people’s work, then to serve as a Deacon, before then beginning to preach. I eventually responded to God’s call to ministry in 2003, and became pastor of Cornton Baptist in June 2005, part way through my theological studies. It has been a privilege to see the church grow and flourish over the years as God has graciously led and guided us, and blessed us as a church. I love the call of Acts 6 to be set apart to pray and preach, alongside the challenge in John 21 to pastorally care for the flock God has placed under my care. 

I am married to Morag and have two grown up children Andrew and Rebekah. I enjoy my garden in my spare time, sitting in the summer house reading, as well as some walking in the beautiful surroundings in which we live. And of course - I love nothing better than coffee and cake!

I am always drawn to Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:15 as he tells the believers in Corinth ‘So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well.’ or as the ESV puts it ‘I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.’

I’m Duncan, follower of Jesus, husband to Shona, Dad to James and Ben, and master of Barney (dog).  After graduating from university I became a Christian at 23 through reading the Psalms and experiencing the love and mercy of God.  Since then I felt a calling into ministry which took many forms.  I was a youth worker for several years, then, after marrying Shona, I became more involved with the Navigators student ministry, before returning to a position in CBC as the Associate Pastor.  

In my spare time I used to enjoy lots of hillwalking, now, if I accomplish a few hundred yards with a heavy pram, a crying toddler and a disobedient dog I feel I’ve accomplished something.  I’ve a passion for music and songwriting, and still draw inspiration from the Psalms and Scriptures in that.

Here is a verse that I always find, inspiring, challenging and nothing short of mind-blowing… “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:19-21

In our church leadership, we have a group of Deacons. These people join Hamish and Duncan to support the leadership of the church. They meet together monthly to discuss and support the running of Cornton Baptist. Some have specific roles such as secretary, treasurer, building upkeep etc. 

Our Deacons meet early (7am!) every Monday morning to pray for our church family, if you have any prayer requests, chat to one of the deacons on a Sunday and they will bring that to the group of deacons to pray specifically. 

All of our deacons are happy to chat and pray with you. 

Look out for them at church on Sundays!