Speakers & Seminars

Vaughan Roberts studied Law at Cambridge University before a brief spell in South Africa where he was involved in student ministry. He subsequently trained for Anglican ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and since 1991 he has been on the staff of St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford, where he is now Rector. Vaughan has written a number of books, including God’s Big Picture, Battles Christians Face and True Friendship. In his spare time, Vaughan enjoys playing tennis and golf.

Rebecca holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today, and of 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity (2021). She has also authored The Secular Creed: Engaging 5 Contemporary Claims (2021), and Jesus Through the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord (2022). She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband, Bryan, and their three children, and their wider church family.

John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, Ethics and Perinatology, University College London and a Senior Associate at the Faraday Institute in Cambridge. He spent many years working as a paediatrician caring for sick and premature infants and as a medical scientist researching into the prevention of brain injury in newborn babies. He is a specialist in ethical dilemmas raised by advances in medical technology and has been engaged in speaking, researching and teaching in professional and church contexts in many countries around the world. He is the current President of the Christian Medical Fellowship.

LCF believe in the shared sense of responsibility for the communication of the Gospel in and through the legal profession. Their mission field is a unique opportunity for our time, to Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, and so to powerfully communicate the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their Director Mark Bainbridge, and Director of Regional Ministries Jonathan Storey, are helping us think through our legal freedoms and what the law has to say when sharing the Gospel in the different frontline contexts we find ourselves in as 21st Century Christians.

Rachel Gilson serves on the leadership team of theological development and culture for Cru in the United States. She is the author of Born Again This Way and Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World, and is pursuing a PhD in public theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

LICC believe that the Gospel of Christ is good news for every person in every part of life. LICC strives to equip Christians for discipleship in daily life through practical group resources, expert training, and tailored consultancy and speaking. They believe that God isn’t only interested in the “sacred” things in life, but that he’s interested in being Lord of every part of our lives; that there’s no such thing as a sacred-secular divide. Their Head of Innovation, Tim Yearsley, is helping us think through what it means to be engaging in evangelism and discipleship amongst a unique field that is Gen-Z.

Glen is a pastor, author, speaker and filmmaker, making known the Good News about Jesus. His books include How to See Life: A guide in 321 and The Air We Breathe. Glen is the presenter of the 321 Evangelistic Course and is often found writing, speaking, in the studio, or — by any means possible — seeking to make much of Jesus.

Faith in Kids is a Christian organisation passionate about supporting churches and parents to raise children to trust in Jesus Christ eternally. Faith In Kids are known for their podcast as well as their training opportunities for parents. Their Ministry Director, Ed Drew, has written several books, including Raising Confident Kids, Meals with Jesus and The Wonder of Easter. Ed and the team at Faith In Kids are in charge of the families ministry at Bible By The Beach, with the aim of equipping families to follow Jesus together.

Open Doors seeks out and strengthens the persecuted church. Open Doors serves millions of persecuted Christians in over 70 countries, working with churches and local partners to provide Bibles, Christian materials, training, livelihood skills and advocacy. Their Church Relations Lead, Howard Satterthwaite, is helping us find out more about what God is doing in the lives of those in the persecuted church, and what getting involved might look like.

Chris Howles lived and worked at a theological college in Kampala, Uganda between 2011 and 2023. He has now returned to the UK with his wife Ros and three children, and he now serves as Director of Cross-Cultural training at Oak Hill College (London). He has a doctorate in intercultural studies from Fuller seminary (US) and is founder of the mission resources website FromEveryNation.net and its monthly mission resources email ‘Mission Hits’.

Hugh is the Associate Vicar at All Saints’ Lindfield, having previously worked for a church in Hove and studied theology in London. Before that, he was an multi-award-winning blogger (before the days of Instagram) and has a degree in Internet Computing (before AI was cool). Hugh is passionate about seeing the church engage both practically and theologically with existing and emerging technology.

Alexandra leads the ongoing work and development of Faith in Later Life. She is passionate and experienced in inspiring and equipping people for the opportunities and challenges of later life, and in helping them know Jesus more deeply or for the first time. She has three grown up sons, and lives in Devon with her husband, Guy, and their Border Terrier, Mary.