CONTRIBUTORS

Al Gordon leads SAINT, a fast-growing and thriving church on a mission to bring hope to the heart of East London. Al has a vision to build cathedrals of creativity across the globe through Renaissance, a new school of creativity. The creativity of Al’s ministry is both intriguing and inspiring to any entrepreneurial leader. Whether it involves hosting concerts in their church building, opening a brewery like monks of old, or keeping bees as a prophetic reminder of the crucial role the church is to play in the ecosystem of human interactions. He is married to Olivia, an architect, and they have three children. Al is a trustee of Alpha International.

Amy has a PHD in Theology from Oxford, and speaks all around the world to leaders, parliamentarians, and young people about life, faith and hope. Recently, Amy has advocated significantly for transparency and justice working alongside and representing survivors of abuse and mistreatment, work that was recognised in 2023 when she was awarded the Alphege Award. She has authored multiple popular books, including ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?’, the bestselling ‘Why Trust the Bible’ and more recently ‘Mary’s Voice’.

Ale Siekmeier is a motivational speaker and life & relationship coach based in New York City. With a passion for the transformation and healing of the soul, Ale inspires audiences through her engaging presentations at podcasts, church events, and various courses throughout the year. Originally from Guatemala, she has spent the last 19 years dedicated to ministry, having mentored hundreds of women and men to encourage them to live whole and integrated lives. Ale has been happily married to her best friend, Ben, for 13 years (and counting!)

Chris Bacon is Chief Executive of Ruffer, an asset management firm. His work has ranged from the Foreign Office to a branding agency, launching a messaging app to teaching on productivity. Chris lives in East London with his wife Zoe and their seven children.

Dr Belle Tindall is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and biblical scholar. She’s currently writing and curating stories for the online magazine, Seen and Unseen, hosting the Re-Enchanting podcast, and speaking all over the place. Her debut book, The Sacred Ache, publishes in 2026.