Keynote speakers:
Brian McLaren
Brian McLaren began his career as a college English teacher. After serving 24 years as a church planter and pastor, he now works as an author, networker, public speaker, and activist. His next book, A New Kind of Christianity will be released in February 2010.
Steve Chalke MBE
Steve Chalke founded Faithworks and the Oasis Trust, which works in the heart of some of the poorest communities around the world. Steve is the leader of the church.co.uk network and the CEO of Oasis Community Learning, which runs 11 amount of academies including Enfield Academy. align=left
Nims Obunge MBE
Nims Obunge is a pastor in London and the chief executive of the Peace Alliance a national crime reduction charity working in partnership with faith, community and voluntary organisations, the police and local councils and other statutory agencies.
Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas is an international author and inspiring speaker. Jeff is part of the Spring Harvest leadership team and a leader at Timberline Church in Colorado.
Contributors:
Andy Burns, Director of the East to West Trust - Andy is passionate about bringing hope to young lives through pastorally responsive youth work.
Dr Robert Beckford - Robert is a well known theologian, educator, author and award-winning broadcaster.
Ruth Dearnley, CEO Stop the Traffik - Ruth has spent the last 20 years communicating creatively and inspiring and facilitating others to transform the world around them.
Jon Kuhrt, Director of Community Mission at Livability - Jon and his team are passionate about helping ordinary people live out the radical message of Jesus and make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
Joy Madeiros, CEO of the Oasis Trust - Joy has worked with churches and Christian organisations on human resource and organisational development issues with a particular focus on equality and diversity.
Patrick Regan, CEO of XLP - Patrick founded youth charity XLP which serves the community by meeting the social, educational and behavioural needs of young people.
Jill Rowe, Oasis Ethos Development and Resourcing Director - Jill is an inspirational Spring Harvest speaker and regular writer for Youthwork magazine.
Partners:
Rob Leak – CEO London Borough of Enfield
Dr Sharon Prentis - Director of Health Development Projects for Oasis Community Health
The Rt Hon Joan Ryan MP - Member of Parliament for Enfield North
Inspector Mick Lees - Police Youth & Partnership Team
Ken Birrell - LB Enfield Youth Service
