Luke Aylen is a priest, author, theologian and campervan enthusiast currently working and ministering in Hereford. His background includes a range of creative work in video and theatre, and several years as Spring Harvest's creative coordinator.

Luke will be hosting the Soul Space celebration.

Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, author and pastor who makes complex ideas simple and relevant. Andrew works with Bible Society, where he developed The Bible Course for small groups and recently published God’s Book: An honest look at the Bible’s 7 toughest topics. Andrew also works closely with the explorer Bear Grylls and remains involved in academic teaching and research. Andrew is married to Charlotte and they have three kids, two fish, a snake and a dog.

Andrew will be the Bible Teacher in Minehead and will bring 'God's Book on Tour' to Skegness.

Dez is the founder and CEO of Spark2Life, an award-winning 'faith based not faith biased' charity, working with medium to high-risk young people/adults.  He has been through the criminal justice system - at 17 he was imprisoned for manslaughter culminating in him finding faith and becoming an Ordained Minister. Dez has written an autobiography ‘Convicted or Condemned’; is a qualified Therapist; trains professionals on trauma awareness; served as a Prison Therapist and a sessional Prison Chaplain. Dex recently joined the Spring Harvest Planning Group.

Dez will be speaking in the Pursuit Celebration on Wednesday 7th April.

Count Everyone In offer a warm welcome to everyone at the daily celebrations, especially if you’re an adult with a learning disability. What can you expect? Fun, friendship and a faith filled programme. There will be drama, flags, signing, prayer, Bible teaching and laughter but also awesome God-filled silences as the Holy Spirit moves among us.

At Minehead there will be morning Celebrations and afternoon workshops, and in Skegness there will be morning Celebrations, with an afternoon workshop on Makaton. Led by Janneke Klos.

John Reynolds is a full time content creator, with over a decade of youth ministry experience, and is passionate about equipping the emerging generations with the tools they need to have a faith that lasts. His passion for story telling and comedy led him to start producing family/comedy social media content where he has almost 1 million followers across all platforms. He and wife Jade released their first book 'Able to Laugh: Finding Joy though the Struggle is Real' in 2025.

Jade Reynolds is a theology graduate, speaker and podcast host. Since being paralysed aged 12, Jade has shared her testimony of God’s faithfulness and taught on suffering in churches, schools, conferences, on podcasts and on the radio. Together with her husband, John, she runs the Christian podcast “Bring to Light” which explores faith and life through humour, stories and thought-provoking teaching. She is passionate about seeing disability normalised in society and the church. She and husband John recently released their first book 'Able to Laugh: Finding Joy though the Struggle is Real.'

Andy is the founder and global CEO of the Message Trust. He is a world-renowned speaker, evangelist and author with a wealth of learning from decades of mission into the toughest communities, prisons, and schools across the globe. Andy’s passion, experience and life-long walk with Jesus will inspire, equip and empower you to take up Jesus’ call to mission. He received an OBE from the Queen in 2011.

Andy will be speaking in the Pursuit Celebration on Friday 2nd April 2017.

Marie is an author, speaker and Director of FORMA Ministry School and Network for Hillsong UK. Passionate about developing and equipping others, she writes, teaches and creates resources to help people grow in faith, leadership and character. Marie serves on the boards of Kyria and GenZeal, as well as being part of the Spring Harvest Planning Group.

Marie will be hosting the Gathering Celebration in Minehead and the Pursuit Celebration in Skegness.

Simon Guillebaud spent 20 years in war-torn Burundi, and is the Founder of Great Lakes Outreach, working with 28 nation-shaping organisations out there. He’s authored six books and is host of the ‘Inspired’ podcast.

Simon will be speaking in Skegness in the Gathering Celebration on Thursday 6th April.

Andy is the co-founder and CEO of the global bereavement charity, The Mariposa Trust, and business leader. He is passionate about guiding people through their grief journey, and helping churches and leaders to compassionately care for their staff and congregations. Andy has been a speaker for over 30 years.