NBA Team Leader roles for Linda and Johnny 

The Revds Linda Donaldson and Johnny Pozzo are the new Regional Minister Team Leaders of the Northern Baptist Association (NBA)

The pair will share the Team Leader role, and each will work on a part-time basis. 

Born and brought up near Edinburgh, Linda has worshipped in NBA churches since 1986, working first as a physiotherapist, mainly in Newcastle, before being called to Baptist ministry and serving in two of NBA churches, and also as Northern Baptist College Hub Tutor the last five years.   

Linda’s passion is to see God’s people released, enabled and equipped to take up their part in the God’s mission. She will be supporting churches, ministers, and pioneers in the south of the association and have oversight of settlement, Ministry and formation and is excited by the opportunity to embed the NBA Vision and values alongside Johnny, the NBA Team and Trustees.

In her spare time, Linda enjoys hanging out with friends and walking with her Yorkshire Terrier.

Johnny joins the NBA team as Co Regional Team Leader alongside Linda, bringing his experience of pastoral ministry, leadership and church planting into this exciting new role.

Johnny is looking forward to working collaboratively with Linda and the team, NBA Council, churches and pioneers to help build upon the NBA Vision and Values. He will be supporting churches, ministers, and pioneers in the north of the region and have oversight of the NBA Mission: Pioneering & Planting and CYF Strategy. 

Johnny relocated from London to the beautiful North East with his wife Kate in January 2023. He enjoys most sports, especially football. He also delights in listening to live music and walking the coastal paths.

The decision to call Linda and Johnny was made at the NBA AGM in May. The pair succeed the Revd Hayley Young, who served as Transitional Strategic Leader (Regional Minister) for two years, and is now co-leading the Southern Counties Baptist Association with Clare Hooper.