Meet the leaders

Crawford Harvey

Pastor

Pastor Harvey has been married to his wife Ann since 1985. They have two married children, and two young  grandchildren. He is a graduate of International Christian College (Glasgow Bible College as was). Before accepting the call to be Pastor of Zion Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in June 2022, Pastor Harvey was Pastor of Springburn Baptist Church in Glasgow from April 2005 to December 2019. He has continued to minister God’s word, including for a short time at Vizion Church in Rutherglen, Glasgow, in 2020, and also through his online ministry. Pastor Harvey looks forward with excitement and anticipation to what the Lord Jesus Christ will do in and through Zion Baptist Church.

“I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”   -  Matthew 16:18

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John McDermott

Elder

John joined the church soon after it began and has remained faithful ever since.  He was a deacon for many years before Pastor Glass called him to be an elder. John has a special vision for street evangelism, and has been committed to preaching the gospel in the streets of Glasgow for over 50 years.  John preaches regularly on Sundays, mid-week and in the open air.

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Kenneth Cavin

Elder

Kenny was first brought to Zion Baptist Church as baby, went to the Sunday School, Bible Class, Youth Group, and was baptised as a young adult.  After many years of faithful service, Kenny became a deacon, then was called to be an elder in 2015.  Kenny preaches regularly on Sundays, mid-week and in the open air.

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Robert Stewart

Elder

Robert felt God calling him to Zion Baptist Church over 25 years ago, soon after his conversion, to be fed the Word of God under the ministry of Pastor Jack Glass. He was called to be an elder in 2015, and continues to have a real zeal for the deep things of God.  Robert preaches regularly on Sundays, mid-week and in the open air.

Gary Coburn

DEACON

Gary was first brought to Zion Baptist Church when he was 8 years old. He went to the Sunday School, Bible Class, Youth Group, and was baptised as a young adult.  Gary backslid but the Lord brought him back through the conversion of his wife. He plays guitar in the worship band and has been a deacon since 2019. Gary gives thanks for God’s amazing loving kindness and mercy in his life, and loves serving God in Zion.