Emma is a mum, founder, author and host of our very own Spring Harvest podcast: Another Mother! In 2015 she founded Girl Got Faith; a platform for teen girls exploring faith, and she has authored two books 'Discovering You', and her debut children's book 'Where Grandad Lives.' As she navigates life and work with her two little ones, she loves connecting with other parents and helping them pursue their passions and grasp the fullness of joy and peace that is available to us through faith in God, even in our most challenging seasons. You can find her sharing more on this over on Instagram and TikTok.  

James is Compassion’s Partnership Director for the UK and Ireland, working exclusively with the local church. Previously he was a church leader as well as heading up sales and marketing for a large Swedish multinational corporation. James lives in Witney, and is a member of St Aldate's Church in Oxford.

Justin is the CEO at Compassion UK and has been working for Compassion for over 10 years.
Previously Justin worked as a community pharmacist across Scotland whilst also running the Scottish-based Christian music festival, Frenzy. He then founded the NGO, Lemon Aid, and directed an international team who fundraised and constructed a solar-powered hospital in Haiti.

Ally has worked with Mercy Ships for 10 years, including five years living and working on the hospital ships with his family in multiple African nations. Now living in the UK, Ally uses his experience to support those on board reach more people who desperately need their medical services and training.

Steve is a speaker, author and founder of The Breakout Trust. He has travelled the length and breadth of the UK as well as overseas, using a mix of comedy and trickery to communicate the Christian message. His passion is creative communication of the Christian faith through performances, and he is the author of 17 books, and men’s magazine, Sorted.

Gaynor is a Nutritionist specialising in Eating Behaviours. Since God called her to start Fitfish she and the team have supported 1,000s of Christians to better body, spirit soul health through retreats, days and online courses. Also a Personal Trainer she loves art, musical theatre, skiing and getting stuck into village, school and church life!

Ed Drew is the Ministry Director of Faith in Kids, which exists to see confident parents and thriving churches raising children together to trust Christ eternally. Ed is the host of Faith in Kids podcast and and has written several books, including Raising Confident Kids and Meals with Jesus.

Ali is Associate Pastor at Gas Street church in Birmingham, overseeing one of the locations as well as church planting. She also has a role with Birmingham Diocese supporting church plant leaders. Ali is married to Nick and they have two children.

Chris is the Vicar of St Saviour's Wendell Park, the author of ‘The OMG Effect’ and releases two new books in 2024. He is an Instagram influencer (revchris7 - 170k+ followers) and a YouTuber (350+ million views) and has a top ranking podcast ‘come read with me.’ His passions are prayer and people deepening their relationship with God.

Arianna is the CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian mental health charity. She has an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Well-being and over 25 years' experience in developing people and leading teams - especially in the area of mental, emotional and spiritual health. Arianna is also a trained Menopause Wellness Practitioner and has authored several books.