Oxford Bible Church

In his first term he heard the Gospel and became a Christian and his life was turned around. Soon after he began to be aware of a strong call to study God's Word and to stay in Oxford. After University he taught Maths in St Edward's School and then became Head of Maths at Cherwell Tutors.Meanwhile, Hilary, who had grown up in Oxford, had received the Lord Jesus after experiencing a dramatic healing from rheumatoid arthritis. Derek and Hilary met in church and became close friends. They married in 1987 and soon after went to Bible School for 3 years in the USA. They returned in 1991 with a clear vision to pioneer Oxford Bible Church, which they started in their lounge the first Sunday after arriving back in the UK.As well as preaching, Hilary oversees the Children's Ministry of the church. She has a passion for prayer and to see God move in revival in this nation.