CBC Leadership

CBC is led by a committed group of people who have a passion for Christian media, are involved in broadcasting, and/or ministry. If you would like to be involved please connect with us at contact@cbc.org.uk

Patrons

CBC UK is grateful for the support of our patrons

BOARD OF Trustees & Managing DIRECTOR

CBC trustees include: Olave Snelling (Chairperson); Chris Cole; Roger Bolton; Rev Canon Jonathan Ford; and Alistair Gibson. Luke English is our Managing Director.

Olave Snelling
Chairperson

Having worked on four continents in print journalism, TV, radio and film, Olive Snelling is a major asset as chairperson of the Christian Broadcasting Council of the UK.

She has many years of experience in media, both in the secular arena as well as in Christian broadcasting. Olave has worked as a Radio & TV producer and is involved in many Christian organisations and projects as an advisor and friend. She is passionate about prayer and the proclamation of the Gospel to the nations and leads regular intercession in London for all in Christian media.

Jonathan
Ford

Rev Canon Jonathan Ford has served the Church of England since 1985. Prior to that he was a missionary with a business background in Insurance. He has been in his present parish for over 30 years and has seen many become Christians and grow in their faith. Jonathan has served on the General Synod and as a broadcaster he has done radio reports on the Church of England for 20 years. He has also has served as Chair of Trustees for Premier Christian Radio. He produced the five Bury St Edmunds Passion plays, which have won national awards. Jonathan is strongly committed to ecumenism and seeing the Church working in unity.

Chris
Cole

Chris is the founder and co-chair of Cross Rhythms Christian media charity, which syndicates weekly programmes globally. He has also served as executive director and trustee for United Christian Broadcasters and currently serves on the boards of GOD TV and the Christian Broadcasting Council. He is committed to supporting the growth in Christian media globally by working within the public space, through academic research, writing and broadcasts. Married for over 40 years to Kerry, who is an author, they have three daughters and a growing number of grandchildren. Chris is also one of the 250 Leadership Fellows of St Georges in Windsor.

Alistair
Gibson

Alistair Gibson is a journalist from Southern Africa who now works as a digital content specialist. With years of media experience, he has built a reputation for combining storytelling with cutting-edge digital strategy. Al founded Countdown Creative in 2020, a content creation business based in Exeter. His work intersects with SEO, AI, and audience engagement. Previously, Al spent 18 years as Communications Manager for GOD TV. He has edited several publications over the years and managed large social platforms. Al has played a key role in developing CBC’s digital presence over the past five years and was appointed as a trustee of CBC in February 2026.

Roger
Bolton

With some 50 years in media Roger Bolton is one of the UK's finest broadcasters. He started out at the BBC where he served as an executive producer and series host and has worked with other major networks. He is a former Chair of the trustees of Premier Radio and is a trustee of the Religion Media Centre and a Fellow of the Royal Television Society. Roger worked on BBC Radio 4’s Feedback series for 23 years. He edited Panorama, Tonight, Nationwide and Heart of the Matter. Roger became an independent producer in 1992 and has presented Right to Reply on Channel 4; This Week on ITV and the BBC’s Sunday and Feedback programmes.

CBC Leadership

Patrons

Baroness Cox
of Queensbury

Lord Alton
of Liverpool.

Sir Gary Streeter