Semaines Spécialistes

Tom est pasteur baptiste depuis plus de 30 ans. Avant de devenir ministre d'une église à Heathfield East Sussex il y a quatre ans, il a travaillé pendant près de sept ans comme aumônier des hospices à Eastbourne. Marié à Ruth, il a deux enfants appelés Helen & Mark, ainsi que sept petits-enfants.

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Ruth is the Families Pastor at Woodlands Church in Bristol where she lives with her husband, 2 children and a crazy Cockerpoo called Cookie.

Ruth is also part of the speaking team for Parenting for Faith, and particularly enjoys seeing parents, churches and church leaders inspired, equipped and encouraged in their discipleship journey together - pursuing a life of faith, connection and relationship with Jesus.

Ruth is the Families Pastor at Woodlands Church in Bristol where she lives with her husband, 2 children and a crazy Cockerpoo called Cookie.

Ruth is also part of the speaking team for Parenting for Faith, and particularly enjoys seeing parents, churches and church leaders inspired, equipped and encouraged in their discipleship journey together - pursuing a life of faith, connection and relationship with Jesus.

Andrew runs his own successful painting business as well as helping to lead a small local church. Anna has spent years in the field of education teaching across the country. Since having children they decided they'd embrace the life of home education and are happily exhausted to lead their three children through their education years. They're really looking forward to this very special week at LPO and are excited about the blessings that the Lord will have in store for everyone.

Wendy is Head of Giving for the Evangelical Alliance, an ordained Elim Minister, trustee for Regents Theological College, board member for Fundraisers in Christian Organisations, author of Generous with a Capital G, wife to one, mum to three and nan to a crazy cockapoo! With over twenty-five years’ experience of managing and growing finance in the worlds of banking, church leadership, charitable organisations and fundraising, she has witnessed many times and is hugely passionate about the generosity of God.

Andy has been in pastoral ministry and church leadership for over 30 years. A gifted and passionate Bible teacher, preacher and church leader. He has a deep love for Jesus and people and a strong spiritual gifts of encouragement and compassion.

Before entering ministry, Andy served as a police officer in The Thames Valley Police and later as a police inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Police. But God had a different calling - to be a policeman of his people: to protect them, encourage them, teach them and love them.

Andy is the pastor of Welcome Baptist Church in Heathfield, East Sussex. He is married to Jo, and together they have three sons.

Nick & Marjorie are the joint leaders of The Well Sheffield, a growing church with many young adults and students, and a track record in reaching the unchurched, raising young leaders and new church plants. They are passionate about worship and mission and discipleship to Jesus in current culture. They love investing in the next generation and drinking good coffee. They have a lively home with three teenagers, a border collie dog and students. In 2020 they published an award-winning book, 'The XYZ of Discipleship : Understanding and Reaching Generations Y & Z'

Phil Knox est le chef de mission auprès des jeunes adultes à l'Alliance évangélique. Il vit pour voir les gens connaître Jésus et les chrétiens inspirés et équipés pour partager leur foi.

Il a une passion pour sa génération, l'église locale, aime apprendre et est diplômé en droit, en mission et en évangélisation.

Phil est marié à Dani et ils ont deux fils, Caleb et Jos.

Andy serves as principal of Moorlands College, where he has worked for the past 12 years. He comes with plenty of experience of pastoral leadership, youth work, and opening up Scripture. Between Moorlands and three adopted children there is never a dull moment!

Jean is a Guernsey man serving as vicar of St Francis Church, Salisbury. Sue and Jean have 4 children who love making music together. Whenever possible, Jean enjoys riding his motorbike – and praying!

Lorsqu'il ne donne pas de cours au Moorlands College ou ne fait pas de fouilles archéologiques à Gallilee, le Dr Chris Sinkinson peut être trouvé en train de jouer à des jeux de société.

Il a écrit divers livres et articles, et prend également la parole dans des églises et des événements et à la radio, à travers le Royaume-Uni et au-delà.