Jeff Lucas is an international author, speaker and broadcaster. His passion is to equip the Church with biblical, practical Bible teaching, marked by vulnerability and humour.  He has been privileged to address many conferences and churches worldwide. A former vice-president of the Evangelical Alliance UK, Jeff is a best selling author of 34 books, broadcasts a weekly radio show with Premier Radio, is a monthly contributor for the UK magazine, ‘Christianity', and the Men's magazine, ‘Sorted Digital' and writes daily Bible reading notes “Life with Lucas” in printed and digital format.  Jeff is also a certified LifePlan coach, working with the Paterson Center, Colorado. He and his wife, Kay, live in Colorado and England; they have two adult children, two grandsons and three grand dogs.

Join him and Searchlight Theatre Company for Faith in the Fog. Be entertained, inspired and encouraged as they unpack how Jesus treated his weary friends during a resurrection beachside breakfast. What happened that foggy morning, as Jesus served up grace, with a side order of fresh hope and calling? Christians frequently battle burnout, disappointment, shame and honesty. Jeff’s best-selling book 'Faith in the Fog' explores these vital issues with creativity and humour. 

Carla is International Strategy Director for 24-7 Prayer and a writer and host on the Lectio 365 App. After encountering God in the first 24-7 Prayer Room, she’s spent 25 years helping others pray. Born in Ireland, she now lives in England with her husband and two children.

Carla will be speaking in Skegness on Tuesday 31st March.

Guy is vicar of Warfield in Berkshire and has a passion for disciple-making. He previously served in the diocese of Birmingham as Director of Learning for discipleship and mission, and is author of two books Discipleship: Start this Way and Discipleship: Walk this Way. He is married to Ruth, and has four children and a crackers dog.

Nicola is the Additional Needs Support Coordinator at Care for the Family, and has first-hand experience of raising a daughter with additional needs. She has trained many family centre staff and social workers to deliver parenting courses, and has been in church leadership for over 35 years.

Shirene is co-lead Pastor at Coventry Elim and serves on Aspire, Elim's national women's ministry team. With a background as a trained counsellor, she's passionate about helping people from every generation know Jesus more deeply and live out their God-given purpose. Whether through preaching, pastoring, or mentoring, her greatest joy is seeing people encounter Jesus and walk in freedom.

Shirene will be hosting SH Home - our online live broadcast - from Minehead.

Charlie is A21’s Global Mobilisation Director, championing strategic partnerships and inspiring people around the world to engage in the fight against human trafficking. With 13 years in anti-trafficking work and 10 years in youth ministry, she brings a deep passion for leadership, empowerment, and mobilising individuals, churches, and businesses toward lasting change.

Charlie is part of the 16-18s youth team and will be speaking in the Pursuit Celebration.

Tokoni is part of the team at Trent Vineyard Church in Nottingham and spends his time working with the Youth and Young Adults. He loves to see people equipped to do the work of the Kingdom. He is also in a lifelong love-hate relationship with Arsenal Football Club.

Tokoni is part of the 16-18s youth team at both sites and will be speaking in the Pursuit Celebration in Minehead.

Andy is Principal & CEO of Moorlands College, and also a trustee of Urban Promise UK, a youth ministry in London, and the Oswald Chambers Publishing Association. Andy is a former pastor, an adoptive dad, and a life-long youth worker.

Lauren Windle is a journalist, presenter, public speaker and author of three books:  Notes on Love: Being single and dating in a marriage obsessed Church,  Notes on Feminism: Being a woman in a Church led by men and Drawing as Prayer. She is published in Vogue, Marie Claire, Church Times, Premier Christianity and others. Lauren has been clean and sober from drug and alcohol addiction for eleven incredible years, thanks to Jesus.

Rachel is the senior pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, alongside her husband Tim. She is a passionate preacher and loves communicating the liberating power of God’s truth. Rachel has recently pioneered a national ministry (alongside her sister) called ‘The Orchard’ to encourage and empower women. Rachel has a background in television & media and worked for the BBC before joining the staff at Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) where she led the Creativity & Arts Department.

Rachel will be preaching in the Gathering Celebration on Wednesday night in both Skegness (1st April) and Minehead (8th April).