Feature Weeks

Andy Peck has served as a pastor in three independent churches in the south and is the author of a number of books on Bible based themes. He worked at CWR (now Waverley Abbey Trust) for 14 years leading a variety of courses including retreat days, weekends and days on Spiritual Formation and training in Spiritual Direction. He is currently an editor and presenter with Premier Radio and also part of a team of writers of the Every Day with Jesus daily reading notes.

He and his wife Nic, have two 'boys' aged 18 and 20 and live in Reigate, Surrey. In his spare time he runs, cycles, golfs, and follows Everton Football Club.

Bob is part of the leadership team at Youth for Christ where he oversees all their missional and evangelistic ministry, whether that be face to face through events and residentials, through to their engagement with young people online, as well as training others to do likewise. He is married to the beautiful Bec, and they have a little boy called Reuben. On a side note, he recently completed an MA in Mission, is an ex-LPO Programme Manager, and can’t resist a good cup of coffee.

We'll update you soon about the worship leader for this week.

Gareth, often known as Gaz, is the Faith in the Family Networker at Care for the Family. He is a church leader with a passion for equipping churches and parents to build and inspire faith in the home as well as reach and impact the communities around them. Gaz is a passionate, sport-loving Welshman married to Lois and they have two young children. As a family they love to travel and go on adventures – the next one will be in France in June!

Rachael is CEO of Saltmine Theatre Company. She has also been a speaker at Spring Harvest for many years. Passionate about the Bible, creative communication and building God's church, she's been a regular favourite at LPO for many years.

Joe and Stacey live in Loughborough with their 2 brilliant boys. The first decade of their married life was spent serving on the Senior Leadership Team at Open Heaven, where they co-led its 18-30s congregation until last year. Since moving on from those roles, they are pursuing the call to love where they live, with a shared heart for community engagement and justice. They home educate their children which makes for a wonderful adventure as a family. Joe spent 3 summers as a courier at LPO, a long time ago!

Helen and Tim Miller are both lecturers in Applied Theology at Moorlands College, Christchurch. They are part of Bournemouth Community Church and are involved in the preaching and teaching there. Tim is working on a doctorate in the area of charismatic preaching. Helen’s PhD is published in the book Flexible Church: Being the Church in the Contemporary World. Both are passionate about helping people see more of God’s work and character through the Bible and unpacking Scripture’s relevance for the whole of life. They enjoy getting out running, biking and, when the weather is good, sea swimming.

Jean is a Guernsey man serving as vicar of St Francis Church, Salisbury. Sue and Jean have 4 children who love making music together. Whenever possible, Jean enjoys riding his motorbike – and praying!

When he’s not lecturing at Moorlands College or doing an archaeological dig in Gallilee, Dr Chris Sinkinson may be found playing board games.

He has written various books and articles, and also speaks at churches and events and on radio, around the UK and beyond.

Patrick and Patricia Berthalon have been married for 42 years and are the parents of three boys and grandparents of 10 grandchildren.

Patrick has served in the pastoral ministry for 43 years following a year at the IBTI, Burgess Hill, England, and 3 years at the Continental Theological College in Brussels, Belgium. This year he plans to retire and focus on serving a local fellowship. For the last 6 years they have planted a brand-new church in Bordeaux which now has its own pastor and building. Patrick and Patricia have hearts is to mentor and train the next generation of leaders.