Hanna loves finding God in creation, creativity and everyone she meets! If she's not painting, collaging, or creating something, she’ll probably be out on a walk enjoying nature. 'I hope we get to create something together this week.'

A farmer’s daughter, a Chaplain, a guitarist, and a lover of Dartmoor, Kathryn is most at home in God’s creation. Her artwork is inspired by transformation; much of her practice draws from the Greek word 'Katartizo,' carrying a meaning beyond restoration. She breathes new life into discarded scrap metal, crafting large-scale and functional sculptures that evoke light and memory. Kathryn is currently carrying out study research for her MA which explores the importance of creativity and objects of significance in journeying with grief and remembrance.

Ros is a painter who loves to be found in her studio. She lives in the Surrey Hills and is inspired by nature. She has worked as an art therapist and set up art and pilgrimage spaces in her community. Ros loves that art expresses what words can't always say.

Scott Moles is a creative arts painter, illustrator and teacher, specialising in painting and illustration. With a passion for both art and teaching, Scott offers creative arts sessions and live prophetic painting during Christian concerts and conferences. Scott has a passion to celebrate the beauty of art and its ability to inspire and uplift, and share the gospel in colour!

Springs are a professional dance company, working in theatre, church, school and community settings for more than 40 years. Bringing their latest show - Jump In! - featuring Springs dancers Hannah, Ella and George with vocal sound artist Randolph Matthews, this interactive performance will particularly appeal to our younger guests aged 3-6 years.

Georgina, better known by friends and family as simply George, is an abstract artist and illustrator based in Taunton. George works from her studio creating bold & colourful abstract art, designing and illustrating children's books.

Amy Summerfield is CEO of Kyria, a leadership network to champion, empower and release women and head of development at Skylark International. From 2015-2020 Amy was senior pastor of Connect Church, Paisley, Scotland. Recently married, Amy moved to live in Hitchin with her husband Matt who leads Zeo Church, for which Amy is on the leadership team. Amy is also the co-founder of Pulse Children’s and Youth Ministries. She is a regular conference speaker for women's and leadership conferences.

Matt is senior leader of Zeo Church and founder of RebootYourLeadership.com, a training and retreat programme for Christian leaders in business, charity, and church. Matt brings nearly 40 years of leadership experience across commercial, charitable, and faith sectors. He began his career as an IT manager, then spent 18 years as chief executive of Urban Saints. For the past 12+ years he has led Zeo, recently championing a new vision to grow as a micro-church movement.

Presenter, actor and writer Ashley Joseph has been involved in many well known TV shows. He writes for and voices the role of Jared in the BBC animated series JoJo & Gran Gran and plays Gary in Justin's House. He has also played the role of Clank in the CBeebies Robin Hood pantomime, plus guest roles in EastEnders and BBC's Doctors. Ashley has written for Dog Squad on CBeebies and won a multitude of awards. An accomplished theatre performer also, he is looking forward to joining the Big Start team this year, bringing together his faith and creative gifts!

With over four decades of ministry experience, Rick is celebrated for his ground-breaking work as the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in California. With a weekly attendance of 30,000 people, it’s one of America's largest and most influential churches. He is also the author of several best-selling books including The Purpose Driven Life which has sold more than 50 million copies.

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