Board of Trustees

I'm the Senior Pastor of Zeo Church which I lead alongside a wider speaking, training, coaching and writing ministry. Prior to this, I served for 18 years as CEO, and latterly President, of the youth and children's missionary movement, Urban Saints. I am passionate about releasing potential in people and organisations, with a particular commitment to see young people live God’s great adventure. I love meaty pizzas, Belgian Chocolate Haagen Dazs and great movies! I became Chair of Trustees in October 2019.

I've spent the last 20 years in organisations working to improve the experience for individuals and, at the same time, make organisations more effective. I'm excited by the opportunity to support Youthscape here in my capacity as trustee. I'm married to Oli, we have 2 children (nearly teenagers!), and I love family holidays (especially when they involve a sandy beach), playing tennis and having waffles for breakfast at the weekend!

I’m the Director of Mission in the Diocese of St Albans, and a Residentiary Canon in the Cathedral. My family (my beautiful wife Kate and three wonderful children) and I live in St Albans with our black Labrador Max. I’m passionate about reimagining the Church’s role in God’s mission, exploring fresh expressions of church and encouraging growth through innovative, transformative missional worship. I’m a Fresh Expressions Associate, a consultant to the Church of England Liturgical Commission, and the author of Creating Missional Worship, which explores the meeting of Anglican liturgy with contemporary culture. I’m also a songwriter and visiting lecturer to colleges and conferences. When not working I love dog walks, gym sessions, family holidays and supporting Stoke City F.C.

I have a passion for people on the margins, because that is where Jesus is – within the neighbourhood of the unnamed woman at the well, the outcast tax collector and the often-ignored children and young people.

I dared to follow the call to a vocation more audacious and courageous than I’d imagined, a life devoted to working with God on the holiest of grounds - the margins of society.

Jesus’ teaching has the power to transform lives and communities – so I spend my time learning more about Jesus and passing on the message.

I talk about God at schools, conferences and of course in church – but my favourite is the impromptu coffee shop “oh what do you do?” moments because talking about God over coffee and warm pastries is a blessing.

Previously I was the leader of St Laurence Church, Reading - a multi-generational community with a particular mission amongst young people. In 2013 I was appointed the Archbishop of Canterbury’s advisor on evangelism and witness, which I did alongside my work with St Laurence for seven years before moving into the role full time in 2020.