Phil is an evangelist and missiologist at the Evangelical Alliance. He is passionate about making Jesus known and the power of friendship. He is an avid runner, enthusiastic waterskier and once broke the world record for the longest five-a-side football match. Phil is also the author of Story Bearer and The Best of Friends and an award winning poet.

Phil will be speaking in Minehead in the Gathering Celebration on the final morning, and also hosting SH Home - our online live broadcast - from Skegness.

Robin Vincent is the Chief Executive of Care for the Family, a national charity that aims to strengthen family life and help those families going through difficulties. Robin has a master’s degree in neuroscience and education. He has planted and led several churches, including within the most deprived areas of the UK, and cofounded a social action project that was awarded the equivalent of an MBE. He is married to Hannah, and they have two children.

Canon Rachel Gardner has 20+ years of experience in Christian youth ministry; has authored several books and hosts the Talking Youth Ministry podcast. Rachel serves as Director of Partnerships at Youthscape, is an Ambassador for Home for Good, and co-leads St Luke's, Blackburn where she is also Youth Ambassador for the Blackburn Diocese. Married to Jason, they have two children and a poodle!

Rachel will be co-hosting the evening chat show in Skegness with her husband Jason, and also speaking in the Gathering Celebration on the final morning.

Rev Dr Kate Middleton is a psychologist & church leader with a particular interest in the way our emotions affect us and how to flourish even in tough times. She’s a priest in the Church of England, director of the Mind and Soul Foundation, speaker & author.

Jaz serves as a full-time pastor at Gateway Church, Ashford, Kent. She recently completed a doctorate in church planting and the role of women. Born in India and raised in a Sikh home, she came to know Jesus at 12. Jaz is married to Tim, and they have two sons.

Sammy is a creative evangelist and preacher, who recently graduated from Nazarene Theological College with a BA in Biblical Studies. She is part of The Message Trust in soul rap duo SoulBox, which travels around the UK and beyond sharing the gospel with young people. Sammy longs to see people transformed by the gospel and equipped to live life to the fullest. She is also a member of the Spring Harvest Planning Group.

Sammy will be speaking in the Gathering Celebration on Monday night in both Minehead and Skegness, as well as in the 'Living Room' sessions each morning, plus hosting the Pursuit Celebration in Minehead!

Tarn is the CEO of the national fostering and adoption charity, Home for Good and also an adoptive mum to two incredible boys. Previously Tarn (as affectionately known) was interim CEO at CapitalMass compiling the next ten-year strategy for social action across the Diocese of London. She is a seasoned public speaker, author and executive coach and has 20 years of ministerial experience as well as a background working in FTSE100 companies. 

Paul is the leader of New Generation Church in south-east London and serves on the leadership team of Pioneer. Paul is passionate about the local church and has founded a new free school, Hope Community School, in Sidcup. He is a husband, dad and qualified chef.

Sheridan is an author, speaker, and founder of FriendshipLab.org. His books include Resurrection Year, The Making of Us, and Praying Through Infertility, and he is a regular presenter of Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2. Sheridan’s latest venture, Friendship Lab, empowers adults with the wisdom and skills to make their friendships thrive.

Mark is Centre Director for Cambridge and District Youth for Christ and sits on the Planning Group for Spring Harvest. He has over 16 years experience in youth ministry and is passionate about seeing young people encounter God and be equipped to be life-long disciples. He loves coffee, board games, musicals and a good theology book.

Mark will be part of the Event Leadership Team - overseeing youth, at both Minehead and Skegness. He will also be hosting the Pursuit Celebration in Minehead.