In 1984 the Rev John Claydon was inducted as minister at the church. There was a strong leadership team, and new people were coming into the church. There was also a great awareness of the danger of the church becoming an insular club.
One aspect of the outreach of the church was when they decided to take part in the Belper Well Dressing, which they did for two years. The Well Dressings shown were made in 1987.
