Paul has been a member of MNC since it started in 2003, and became an elder soon after. He takes responsibility for the Sunday evening meetings. Paul is married to Ruth and they have three children. He is a maths teacher who loves his subject.

After studying in Oxford, Martin started his career in the railway industry in Derbyshire, where he was part of a church plant. He moved back to Oxford in 2008, keen to take the opportunity to be part of MNC. Martin preaches from time to time in the church, and teaches in Sunday School. He is married to Kim with two children, and also enjoys reading and cricket. He is the chair of governors at the Cherwell School.