Author & Speaker
Jon is a co-founder and teacher at Desiring God, where he has served since its inception in 1994. He is the author of several books that blend devotional insight with biblical reflection and storytelling. Jon is known for his piercing, imaginative writing that draws readers into deeper trust in Jesus. He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife, Pam, and their five children.
Key Note Speaker
Missionary & Principal
Andrew serves with Baptist Missions near Barcelona in Spain seconded as Principal in the EET online school of theology. Married to Ruth, they have four grown up children.
Main Stage Speaker
Pastor of City Church Dublin and Director of Acts 29 Ireland.
Mark is originally from the Republic of Ireland, Mark grew up in Carrickfergus and came to faith as a teenager through Christian Endeavour. He is a graduate of Oak Hill Theological College in London and an ordained Anglican Minister. Mark is married to Philippa, and together they have three young children.
Main Stage Speaker
Minister of Drogheda Presbyterian Church in Co. Louth since 2017
Damien is originally from Kilkenny and is married to Sarah and they have four children.
He studied economics and geography in UCC. Damien was IFES Ireland Munster staff worker (CUI) for a number of years before going on to study for Pastoral Ministry at Oakhill Theological College, London and Union College Belfast.
In his free time Damien enjoys running, coaching an underage hurling team, supporting Kilkenny in the hurling and is also a Manchester United fan.
Main Stage Speaker
Crawford is an historian and author with special interests in the work of John Owen and John Nelson Darby. His books include The rise and fall of Christian Ireland.
Church & Culture-Seminar Speaker
Andrew has spent many years working as a consultant psychiatrist in Belfast alongside part-time work providing biblical counselling. He is an elder at his church in Portadown, Northern Ireland. He tutors on the BCUK Certificate Programme in Belfast. In collaboration with others, Andrew is responsible for taking the lead in developing the Certificate Programme and other advanced skills training.
Christian Living-Seminar Speaker
Simon is a pioneer minister working towards establishing a new church in Cherrywood, Dublin.
Simon is married to Abigail and they have five young children. He is a Dubliner by birth, and came to faith as a teenager through the ministry of Crosslinks in Ireland. He is an ordained Anglican Minster and having served in churches throughout Ireland and the UK, is currently a mission partner with Crosslinks, working with a small team to establish a new church in Cherrywood, Dublin. He is the author of Refuge: Mediations for times of trouble.
Bible Handling-Seminar Speaker
Graham is Lecturer in Theology at Union Theological College, Belfast. His PhD was in Trinitarian theology. Before studying for his doctorate he worked in pastoral ministry and in student ministry across the UK. He lives in Belfast with his wife and three children.
Doctrine-Seminar Speaker
Michael is a Christian speaker and author. He travels widely around the UK, Europe and Eurasia speaking mainly on University Campuses on the relevance of the Christian faith to all areas of life. He is the author of four books, the first of which is called ‘What kind of God?’ Michael studied in Scotland, lives in England, and is married to Rebecca, an airline pilot.
Mission- Seminar Speaker