Alex Brito | Lead Pastor
Alex Brito is the lead pastor of Hope Church West End in Covent Garden, London. He is also the Training Director & Coaching Catalyst for The London Project and serves as a City to City Europe Link Trainer in the UK. Before planting two churches and replanting a struggling congregation, he had a business background and studied theology in Brazil. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Theology at the Union School of Theology. Alongside his wife, Aluanna, he is a proud father of three daughters. Alex is passionate about connecting with people, enjoys reading, and loves barbecuing.
Tim Gardner | Evangelist
Tim Gardner is a co-worker and evangelist at Hope church west end in Covent Garden. He also serves as an evangelist and elder at Hayes Lane Baptist church in Bromley, south London.
Before working as an evangelist he worked in special needs schools as a TA. He is married to Jen and they have two teenage boys. He enjoys spending time with his family, talking to people, American football, supporting Spurs, (which isn't always enjoyable!) watching films, listening to music and reading.
Maria Amoako-Britten | Administrator
Maria has served on outreach teams at Hope West End since 2021 through her previous role with Home Mission, Grace Baptist Association. She is known for her strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and passion for safeguarding, care, and hospitality—helping create welcoming, safe spaces for people to explore faith and worship. She now serves as Administrator. Alongside this, Maria works part time as an NVQ Level 3–trained Nursery Practitioner and Nanny. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her husband Jon, eating out, listening to audiobooks, music or podcasts, reading, walking, and watching films.
Davis Young | Student Worker
Davis Young is a student worker of Hope Church West End, London. His ministry consists of reaching the students of Universities in London, specifically UCL, SOAS, and Birkbeck. Before moving to the UK to do University work, he was living in East Tennessee where he graduated from Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He is currently living in London and working with Hope for the next 1.5 years. Davis is passionate about hearing people's stories, loves to travel, is a huge sports fan, and is always ready for a good hang.
Lisa Boatri | Music Coordinator
Lisa Boatri is a Music Coordinator at Hope Community Church and also serves as a Worship Leader at Oxygen Church in London. She is currently in her second year of an LLB Law degree and is passionate about justice and exploring different legal systems. Alongside her studies, Lisa works as a Legal Assistant at a firm of solicitors in Central London. In her spare time, she enjoys playing musical instruments, cooking, and travelling.
Maggie Walsh | Student Worker
Maggie is a student worker of Hope Church West End, London. Her ministry consists of reaching the students of Universities in London, specifically UCL, SOAS, and Birkbeck. Maggie is originally from Birmingham Alabama where she studied at Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received a masters of science in clinical nutrition. Prior to moving to the UK, Maggie worked as a registered dietitian. Over the next 1.5 years she is excited to connect with students and build relationships with them! During her free time, she loves cooking, baking, running, playing sports, and hanging out with friends.