CONTRIBUTORS

Eniola Abioye is a creative voice who helps people experience the nearness of Jesus through story, song, and honest conversations. She creates spaces, online and in person, where creatives can find home in God’s presence.

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.

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!)

Dr. Arianna Brandolini is a New York based clinical psychologist, speaker, and mental health advocate specializing in anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and relationship wellness. She believes that faith and mental health are not opposing forces, but deeply connected parts of holistic healing and transformation.

Eric Jeng is a New York based storyteller whose heartfelt street interviews are built around one simple idea: every person has a story. Driven by curiosity and a passion for filmmaking, he stops strangers on streets around the world and asks them the questions most of us are too afraid to.

Jonathan is a Brooklyn based comedian, actor, and writer. Today, he is bringing his honed talent for acting, improv, and stand-up to stages across the city. As the co-creator of the comedy showcase Jaja Nights, Jonathan is a vibrant fixture in the local scene.

Rachel Snyder is a host, chef, and modern-day salonniere. She left a corporate career in public relations for chefs and restaurants to start pop-ups centered around meaningful conversation. Her work has taken the form of private cheffing, party planning, and pop up gatherings to create spaces of connection for New York’s ever-transient crowd.

Mitch is a Grammy award-winning songwriter and worship leader. He is passionate about making music that moves the heart of God and ministers to the Church. His sound ranges from energetic praise to intimate, psalm-like worship, all created with the intent of drawing people to Jesus.

Jonathan Tremaine is an actor, activist, pastor, producer and social entrepreneur and the grand-nephew of the legendary civil rights artist Dr. Nina Simone. He’s also the founder of Civil Righteousness, an organization committed to racial justice and reconciliation through Jesus.