Whether you're a songwriter, musician or you just love to worship, this week is for you.
Semaines Spécialistes
Fitness Holiday
13 juin - 20 juin
In conjunction with the publishers of Every Day with Jesus, we're offering the chance to add retreat and reflection to your holiday.
Retreat holiday with Dr Micha Jazz
22 mai - 27 mai
At Spring half term we work with our partners YFC to create a full-on, action-packed family holiday! The team will be led by speaker Neil O'Boyle who heads up YFC in the UK. Specialist teams will lead youth, children's and all-age activities.
Half Term
27 mai - 3 juin
This week is designed with toddlers in mind, with lots of fun and interactive activities for younger children.
Toddler-friendly week
5 juin - 12 juin
A fun-packed holiday with special activities for adults with learning disabilities.
Count Everyone In
5 juin - 12 juin
Bringing together art, photography, writing and drama - all in one holiday!
Creative Week
19 juin - 26 juin
Rejoindre une vraie chorale gospel pendant vos vacances
Vacances Gospel
21 août - 28 août
Equipped - in partnership with Moorlands College
28 août - 4 septembre
Une semaine spéciale, fun et relaxante pensée pour les adultes.
House party / Semaine spéciale couple et solos
4 septembre - 11 septembre
A holiday in France playing board games with friendly people for a whole week
Board Games Holiday
11 septembre - 18 septembre
A holiday week for motorcyclists to enjoy exploring the Vendée together
Bikers Week
18 septembre - 25 septembre
Speakers & worship leaders
Martin Lewis![Martin Lewis]()
Martin is Chaplain at Guinness Pro 14 club Cardiff Rugby having played 400 first class games for Bridgend, Penarth and Abertillery. The 6ft 7in gentle giant loves to get alongside sports people whether they are Christians or not and shares with energy and passion from God's word.
Chris Offley![Chris Offley]()
Chris is a strength and conditioning coach for Worcester Warriors, a professional rugby team based in the West Midlands and has a huge love for all things sport, fitness and worship! He has lead worship across Birmingham and Cardiff Vineyard for 4 years and has a heart for seeing others encounter Jesus through worship.
Andy Peck![Andy Peck Pic]()
Andy Peck is the editor of Premier NexGen a website for Christian parents, the host of a radio show on leadership and a freelance Bible teacher and trainer. He has served as a pastor in three independent churches in the south and is the author of a number of books on Bible based themes. He is currently part of a team of writers of the Every Day with Jesus daily reading notes.
He and his wife Nic, have two 'boys' aged 18 and 20 and live in Reigate, Surrey. In his spare time he runs, cycles, golfs, and follows Everton Football Club.
Susie Downie![Susie Downie]()
Having always had a passion for worship and music Susan transitioned from children’s work to Worship leader in the early millennium within the Vineyard Movement and currently at St Paul’s Salisbury.
Her desire remains in seeing people respond to Gods love in worship.
Bob Goody![Bob Goody]()
Bob is part of the leadership team at Youth for Christ where he oversees all their missional and evangelistic ministry, whether that be face to face through events and residentials, through to their engagement with young people online, as well as training others to do likewise. He is married to the beautiful Bec, and they have a little boy called Reuben. On a side note, he recently completed an MA in Mission, is an ex-LPO Programme Manager, and can’t resist a good cup of coffee.
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We'll update you soon about the speaker/worship leader for this week.
TBC![Blank Person]()
We'll update you soon about the speaker/worship leader for this week.
Luke Bacon![Luke Bacon]()
Luke est un chanteur, auteur-compositeur et leader de louange basé à Londres. Son parcours l'a vu vivre dans cinq pays, passant de nombreuses années au Botswana avant de s'installer au Royaume-Uni à l'adolescence. En plus d'écrire et d'interpréter sa propre musique, Luke est passionné par la direction du culte et a été impliqué dans la direction d'églises, d'événements et de festivals à travers le Royaume-Uni et l'Europe.
Gareth Hillier![Gareth Hillier 4 amended]()
Gareth, souvent connu sous le nom de Gaz, est le réseauteur de Faith in the Family chez Care for the Family. Il est un chef d'église passionné par l'équipement des églises et des parents pour construire et inspirer la foi au foyer, ainsi que pour atteindre et avoir un impact sur les communautés qui les entourent. Gaz est un Gallois passionné et amateur de sport, marié à Lois et ils ont deux jeunes enfants. En famille, ils adorent voyager et partir à l'aventure – la prochaine sera en France en juin !
Luke Bacon![Luke Bacon]()
Luke est un chanteur, auteur-compositeur et leader de louange basé à Londres. Son parcours l'a vu vivre dans cinq pays, passant de nombreuses années au Botswana avant de s'installer au Royaume-Uni à l'adolescence. En plus d'écrire et d'interpréter sa propre musique, Luke est passionné par la direction du culte et a été impliqué dans la direction d'églises, d'événements et de festivals à travers le Royaume-Uni et l'Europe.
Rachael Orrell
Dave Stephenson![Dave and Ruth Stephenson lores]()
Dave dirige l'une des congrégations de l'église Rising Brook à Stafford - l'église dirigée par le conférencier régulier de Spring Harvest, Martin Young. Il a étudié la musique et le culte à la Nexus Academy et la production musicale à l'Université de Staffordshire.
Teressa Edwards![Teressa Edwards]()
Teressa works in PR and marketing and has sung both professionally and for fun all her life. She's worked for several years with John Fisher BEM on the entire suite of services related to IDMC Gospel Choir. She also finds time to be a presenter for liferadio.uk.
John Fisher and IDMC copy![Gospel week 4]()
John Fisher played drums for Chaka Khan, Mica Paris, Denise Williams and London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) before starting IDMC Gospel Choir. IDMC celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019 with a 30-date international tour.
Steeped in Gospel music from an early age, John has worked with LCGC’s Basil Meade and Karen Gibson of Kingdom Choir, now famous for their part in the 2018 Royal Wedding.
IDMC includes up to 25 members from various Christian backgrounds plus a small group of professional musicians. They have amassed nine albums including one recorded at Le Pas Opton in 2012.
The choir were finalists in BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year in 2018 when they also won Premier Radio’s Gospel Choir of the Year and an Urban Music Award for Best Gospel Act 2018.
John’s schools project We sing, U sing has helped thousands of young people to learn and experience Gospel music for themselves – including spectacular finale concerts with the IDMC choir and band. His teaching experience, musical genius and above all his love for Jesus Christ blend together as he leads and inspires at LPO in 2021.
Courtney Hoilett![Courtney Hoilett]()
Courtney is a "veteran" member of IDMC Gospel choir whose first worship-leading visit to LPO was way back around 2009!
Helen & Tim Miller![Helen Tim Miller]()
Helen and Tim Miller are both lecturers in Applied Theology at Moorlands College, Christchurch. They are part of Bournemouth Community Church and are involved in the preaching and teaching there. Tim is working on a doctorate in the area of charismatic preaching. Helen’s PhD is published in the book Flexible Church: Being the Church in the Contemporary World. Both are passionate about helping people see more of God’s work and character through the Bible and unpacking Scripture’s relevance for the whole of life. They enjoy getting out running, biking and, when the weather is good, sea swimming.
Jean de Garis![2022 Jean de Garis]()
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!
Matt Brooksbank![Matt Brooksbank]()
Matt est un chef de culte de Scarborough, dans le North Yorkshire, et dirige régulièrement le culte à l'église baptiste Ebenezer et à Hope Whitby. Avec sa femme Emily, ils dirigent le ministère de culte Re-fuel et dirigent un groupe de jeunes adultes dans leur église locale.
Chris Sinkinson![Chris sinkinson]()
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.
Bob and Rachel Retallick-Cheel![Retallick Cheel]()
Bob and Rachel Retallick-Cheel are worship leaders at St Boniface Church, Quinton. Founding members of worship collective MULTITUDE, they have also led worship at events for British Youth For Christ and Moorlands Bible College.
Patrick Berthalon![Patricia et Patrick]()
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Phil Wade![Phil Wade]()
Phil is the Worship Director at All Saints Worcester a CofE resourcing church. Having trained at Moorlands College and the Worship Foundation; Phil is passionate about equipping and coaching local worship leaders and teams.