Ruth is based in Durham where she recently completed a PhD focused on Young Adults and Discipleship. She is currently undertaking post-doctoral research into the faith of Millennials in the North-East of England.

Josh leads the students and young adults work at Network Church Sheffield where he also leads worship; Beth is an accomplished vocalist who has led alongside Pete James for many years.

Daniel’s role at Youth for Christ is Director of Evangelism and Missions.

For 20 years Dan worked in the automotive industry in roles including Project engineer, Engineering & CI Manager and Program manager, God used industry to train and equip him in project management, man management, budget control, LEAN practices, PRINCE2 and a whole host of methodologies and techniques that he is now using to help improve and strengthen the way we do things here.

Elaine is the Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society. Elaine’s passion is to help people know God better through engaging with the Bible. Originally from Cumbria, Elaine now lives and works in Scotland. She love being outdoors, usually walking her pal’s two dogs.

Jafeth and Sifra Bekx lead the Dutch worship band Insalvation. They are as happy leading worship in English as in Dutch. Insalvation shares a heart for worship and justice. Some of their worship songs have reached the UK repertoire including “Fill this House with your Glory” which features on the 2019 Spring Harvest live album

Gospel legend John Fisher has worked as a musician, producer and songwriter alongside many top names in Christian and secular music. His IDMC Gospel choir combine high profile events with church-based ministry. John’s schools project We sing, U sing has helped thousands of young people to learn about and experience Gospel music for themselves – including spectacular finale concerts with the IDMC choir and band.

When he’s not lecturing at Moorlands College or doing an archaeological dig in Gallilee, Dr Chris Sinkinson may be found playing board games. The author of various books and articles, he also speaks at churches and events and on radio, around the UK and beyond.

Micha and his wife Jayne run St Cuthbert’s Oratory in Hampshire. They run retreats that explore and practice the life of faith rooted in everyday life, whilst bringing the contemplative and the charismatic together. Micha has previously been involved with Spring Harvest, worked as an evangelist with Youth For Christ and was a leader at Revelation Church, Chichester.

Coming to faith in Christ at age 32, Clive has pastored several churches – most recently Mutley Baptist Church in Plymouth. He currently serves as a Regional Minister for the Yorkshire Baptist association. Clive is known for his warm, relational communication style and insightful biblical perspectives.

Rachel is the national adviser for mission and evangelism for the Church of England. She works with the Diocesan Missioners and others with a special calling for mission and evangelism. She has a PhD in church history, and has worked amongst prostitutes and drug addicts in Amsterdam’s red light district.

Pete James is a regular main stage Spring Harvest worship leader. He is based in Eastbourne where he leads worship at Kings Church. He features on several Spring Harvest live worship albums and has releases of his own too. Pete is a water-sports enthusiast who loves spending time at LPO.

Originally from Scotland, songwriter Stuart Barbour now lives with his family in West Sussex where he is the worship pastor at The Point Church of England in Burgess Hill. As well as writing songs about his Christian faith, Stuart writes songs about social justice and the environment. Recently Stuart has had the privilege of taking some of his worship team from The Point to lead worship at prayer meetings for the government at The Houses of Parliament in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft.

Pete and Nicki are worship leaders and songwriters and are also the senior leaders at their amazing home church, CGC Chelmsford.

Damian is the general director of Scripture Union Northern Ireland who have a vision to see all people transformed by God’s good news. In his spare time you’ll find him spending time with his family, going out for a run, studying for his MA or drinking good coffee!

Brian leads the team, at Newton Mearns Baptist church in Glasgow and is involved with Spring Harvest. A former fisherman, he likes the challenge of teaching the Bible in today’s society. Married to Janet, they have two children who are LPO fans!

Rachael is CEO of Saltmine Theatre Company. She was also a speaker at Spring Harvest for many years.

Luke is a London based singer, songwriter and worship leader. His journey has seen him live in five countries, spending many years in Botswana before settling in the UK in his teens. As well as writing and performing his own music, Luke is passionate about leading worship and has been involved in leading at churches, events and festivals across the UK and Europe.

Abby spent many years as an actor and writer working in a wide variety of Christian and secular environments. Now, alongside a fantastic team, she is the Head of Programme for Spring Harvest.

Damian is a Growing Younger Facilitators for the Church of England in Birmingham. He previously worked for Riverside Church as Worship Minister, and has much experience ministering to little people through BIG Ministries. He’s a graduate of London School of Theology.

Tom has been a Baptist minister for over 30 years. Prior to becoming Minister of a church in Heathfield East Sussex two and a half years ago, he worked for nearly seven years as Hospice Chaplain in Eastbourne. Married to Ruth, he has two children called Helen & Mark, as well as seven grandchildren.

Matt is a worship leader from Scarborough, North Yorkshire and regularly leads worship at Ebenezer Baptist Church and Hope Whitby. Along with his wife Emily, they run Re-fuel worship ministry and lead a young adults group at their local church.

Sam is a British Worship Leader, musician and songwriter, based in West London. Married to Rachel, they have four children; Caleb, Levi, Talitha & Naomi. Sam currently serves as both the Worship Pastor of a large, vibrant multi-ethnic Elim church, in Ealing, and as National Director for Elim Sound.

Dan is the worship pastor at St George’s Church, Leeds.

Lisa is Lead Minister of Skipton Baptist Church and was formerly a UCCF staff worker. She lists coffee and cake among her interests, so you’ll  probably find her in our Vendée Vous coffee shop at Le Pas Opton!

Freddy is Director of Fountain School of Theology and he’s currently working on a PhD. In recent years, our guests have really taken to Freddy’s insightful and accessible Bible teaching.

Dave leads one of the congregations of Rising Brook Church in Stafford – the church led by this week’s speaker Martin Young. He studied music and worship at Nexus Academy and music production at Staffordshire University.

Jim is on the staff of Freedom Church Romsey. He first led worship at LPO in 2017, and together with his wife and two children he has been back every year since!

Phil Knox is the head of mission to young adults at the Evangelical Alliance. He lives to see people come to know Jesus and Christians inspired and equipped to share their faith. He has a passion for his generation, the local church, loves learning and has degrees in law and mission and evangelism. Phil is married to Dani and they have two sons, Caleb and Jos.

Sue loves LPO and has both led worship and spoken at LPO over the years. She travels internationally helping churches and individuals develop their worship. She also works with our sister companies developing artistes and music products.

Kees grew up in the traditional Dutch Reformed Church. At 17, he became involved with YWAM and is now involved with Worship Central. Kees has released a number of albums and now leads worship both in his native Netherlands but internationally.

Cathy is a singer and songwriter, working in acoustic and dance music. She is also a worship leader and part of Revelation Church, Chichester.
Cathy tours UK churches, partnering with MAF to promote their vital work in the developing world.

Martin has a degree in English and drama and experience in both acting and directing. He has been a minister at Rising Brook Community Church in Stafford since 1998 and currently leads the team as Senior Minister. Martin is a well known speaker at Spring Harvest and elsewhere; he serves on the Board of Essential Christian, the group to which Spring Harvest belongs.

Mike is UK National Chairman of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. He and Sandy travel across the UK and beyond, often by motorbike of course, speaking at bikers gatherings and churches.

Gavin is the director of mission for the Evangelical Alliance, helping to mobilise mission across England. He is passionate about seeing the local Church fulfil its calling to take the gospel of Jesus into every community.
Anne is Assistant Minister at Stanmore Baptist Church. She is passionate about seeing people meet Jesus and released to grow into all their potential in Him.