Our Team
Nigel Styles
Nigel Styles has been a church pastor for most of his working life, and then was the Director of the Proclamation Trust and Director of the Cornhill Training Course for eight years until summer 2024.
He now works with Cross Connections full-time, visiting, training, supporting these frontline Bible teaching ministries across the world,
He is author of two volumes in PT’s Get Preaching series, and preaches regularly in the UK and beyond.
He is enthusiastic to hear the Bible taught well and loves watching its impact in people’s lives.
Nigel is married to Lizzie, and they have six children and ten grandchildren. He loves music, theatre and contemporary fiction and wishes he’d been a children’s TV presenter!
Richard Borgonon
The founder of the Christian charity The Rock Foundation, it was Richard’s vision that first started Cross Connections. For many years this charity has supplied the confidential infrastructure for Cross Connections around the world. Richard is actively involved in teaching the bible via The WORD One to One (www.theword121.com) , a means for any believer to share the Gospel of John in a socially acceptable way.
Nancy Benham MBE
Nancy has over 30 years overseas experience in the diplomatic, commercial and international charity sectors. She has seen first-hand the importance of sound Biblical teaching by trained pastors in many local churches in Africa and Asia. As Chair of the Advisory Board, Nancy is keen to continue the legacy set by the founders of Cross Connections. She is keen to find more partners to give and pray to support the global ministries. In her spare time, Nancy looks after her 5 grandchildren, is involved in her local church in Ripon, sings and finds interesting walks for the dog!
Simeon Seamer
Enthusiastically telling a new generation of young people all about the exciting work of Cross Connections has been Sim's focus since joining the team in 2017. He is an active member of Immanuel Church Brentwood in Essex and works as an underwriter in the London insurance market.
Neil Watkinson
Neil Watkinson has been International Director of the Proclamation Trust since September 2015. Previously he was based in Singapore (2008-2014), involved in training expository preachers in Asia, alongside working part-time on the staff of an Anglican Church. He is an active member of St Mary’s Church in Maidenhead, where he is also on the preaching team.
Alistair Blundy
Ali joined the Board of Cross Connections in 2025. Having spent time living in The Gambia in 2013 to support local church pastors, he is enthusiastic about grass roots ministry, especially in less well-known corners of the world. He is a member of Crossway Stratford and runs an aviation insurance company during the week.
Shay Owode
Shay joined the Board of Cross Connections in 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in Banking, Private Equity, and Pensions within the City of London. Passionate about integrating faith and finance, he is actively involved in several Christian charities, including Gospel Patrons, Titus Trust, London City Mission, Christian Concern, and 500K International. Raised in East London, he fellowships at Crossway Stratford and is committed to serving both his local community and the wider Christian network. In his professional role, Shay works in Corporate Pensions Trusteeship, guiding trustees and corporate boards on UK defined benefit pension schemes to secure the best outcomes for scheme members.
Katy Widarto
Katy joined the Cross Connections team in April 2023, and is involved in engaging and communicating with the ministries and engaging with Cross Connections supporters. During the week she is also an administrator for the International Cornhill and Cornhill Plus courses at the Proclamation Trust.
