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.

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!)

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’.

Wole Agbaje is the pastor of IMPRINT Church, a community in Central London and Leicester with a vision to see people marked by God to leave a mark in their world. Wole is also a musician and designer who is passionate about empowering people to use their artistic talents to communicate their faith Wole Agbaje is the pastor of IMPRINT Church, a community in Central London and Leicester with a vision to see people marked by God to leave a mark in their world. Wole is also a musician and designer who is passionate about empowering people to use their artistic talents to communicate their faith in Jesus.in Jesus.

Born and raised in South London, Jake Isaac is an internationally recognised worship leader, singer-songwriter, and recording artist whose ministry has touched audiences around the world. He began playing drums at the age of three, later teaching himself piano and bass guitar, and by 16 had completed his Grade 8 in drums. By the age of 19, he was working as a professional session musician, playing drums and bass on various jazz and rock records for international artists, including Grammy Award-winner Duffy. Jake is the writer of well-loved worship songs such as Greater Than It All, Jesus Loves Me, and Messiah. He is also the founder of Jake and Mates, a movement that seeks to rediscover the beauty of communities gathering to worship — whether in coffee shops, congregations, or conferences. His goal is always the same: to worship our Maker with simple songs that can be sung anytime, anywhere. Over the years, Jake has led worship at churches, conferences, and festivals across the UK, Europe, Africa, and beyond. Known for his soulful sound and lyrical depth, his ministry blends musical excellence with a deep passion for God’s presence, creating space for people from all walks of life to encounter Jesus. Beyond his music career, Jake is committed to mentoring the next generation of worship leaders and creatives, encouraging them to serve with authenticity, excellence, and a Kingdom focus.

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.

Nai is the Associate Rector of SAINT in East London. After gaining an MA in Politics, Psychology and Sociology from the University of Cambridge, she joined Lambeth Palace as a parliamentary researcher to the Archbishop of Canterbury, before moving onto public affairs in the charity sector. Following a sense of call to ordination she did a Masters in Theology, Ministry and Mission, and loves getting to lead a church right in the heart of East London. Nai is particularly passionate about empowering those on the margins to recognise God’s calling, so that the Church’s worship, discipleship and growth, will better reflect the Kingdom of God here on earth.