Pastor Graham Compton has been married to Mel for 18 years.  Between them, they have 4 children, 2 grandchildren and beloved Scooby, the dog! They live in St Leonards having moved from Eastbourne in 2012. Graham has been a Christian since the age of 11 and has held many roles in different churches over the years. Graham has had over 30 years of Christian service experience including youth work and children’s ministry. For the last 10 years, Graham has been an Itinerant Preacher for different local Churches and it was this that brought his introduction to His Place. The Trustees appointed Graham as  Pastor in July 2022. Graham and Mel have a passion for releasing the potential in people from all walks of life and reaching the local community with the gospel of Jesus Christ.