Jon Tyson is the Senior Pastor at Church of the City New York and an author. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Jon moved to the US over two decades ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. He is the author of multiple books, including The Burden Is Light, Beautiful Resistance, The Intentional Father, and Fighting Shadows. Jon has been married to Christy for 27 years and has two adult children.

Louise Perry is a journalist, author, and host of Maiden Mother Matriarch, a podcast about sexual politics. Her first book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, was published in 2022. 

Tope Koleoso is the lead pastor of Jubilee Church London, which was planted in 1995. He is married to Kemi, and they have two grown-up sons. Tope also serves on the NewFrontiers UK Apostolic team and preaches both in the UK and internationally.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, Archbishop Emeritus of Manila, was born in 1957 in Manila, Philippines. He studied at Ateneo Manila University and Loyola School of Theology and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Imus in 1982. He later earned a doctorate in systematic theology. Appointed Bishop of Imus in 2001, he became Archbishop of Manila and was created Cardinal in 2012. In 2019, Pope Francis appointed him Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, and he continues to serve in the Roman Curia and as President of the Catholic Biblical Federation.

Kemi Koleoso, is a pastor, conference speaker, and mother. She trained as a nurse, specialising in palliative care, and lectured for many years in the field. Kemi is married to Tope and they have two adult sons, Femi and TJ.

Kemi also leads the Courage Sisterhood and hosts the Courage Conference, an annual event in London dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and empowering women of all ages and in all walks of life.

Stephen Foster leads St Aldates in Oxford – a vibrant church in the city centre, currently experiencing large numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus. Stephen read Law at Oxford and Theology at Cambridge, followed by a career as a criminal barrister in London for a number of years before becoming ordained. He is married to Beth, and they have four daughters. Stephen is also the host of The Thread podcast and will be a host of the new Alpha Series.

DC3 is an 19-year-old rapper from Northampton with Zimbabwean heritage. Driven by a desire to express his faith and purpose more authentically, DC3 uses his songs and performances to share his personal spiritual journey and inspire others to embrace their faith and overcome life’s hardships. His music reflects his strong commitment to Christian values and his desire to make a positive impact within his community.

Sadie Robertson Huff is an author, speaker, and founder of Live Original, a ministry cultivating sisterhood and faith. She hosts the award-winning WHOA That’s Good podcast, reaching millions monthly, and leads initiatives including LO Sister Conference, LO Locals, and LO Worship. Sadie has written several bestselling books and stars in Duck Dynasty: The Revival. She is married to Christian and is a mother of three.

Tsitsi Masiyiwa is an African philanthropist and social entrepreneur committed to advancing education, health, and gender equality. In 1996, she co-founded Higherlife Foundation with her husband, Strive Masiyiwa, investing in human capital development across Africa. She later established Delta Philanthropies, supporting innovative, sustainable solutions to poverty. With more than 30 years in leadership, Tsitsi serves on several global non-profit boards and champions the empowerment of women, girls, and young people across the continent.

Femi Koleoso is a musician from London, bandleader of Ezra Collective, and broadcaster on BBC 6 Music. He also serves as the Youth Leader at Jubilee Church, passionately leading and mentoring the next generation.

Johannes Hartl is a German philosopher, theologian, speaker, and founder. Online, his lectures on the subjects of meaning, relationships, and belief reach hundreds of thousands. He connects people across denominations and makes topics of faith relevant and understandable in today‘s world. The author of numerous books, he fills conference rooms with over 10,000 listeners internationally and is considered one of the most influential mediators between Christian spirituality, philosophy, and psychology in the German-speaking world.

TJ Koleoso is a church leader and musician based in Enfield, North London. Passionate about young people and creative expression within the church, he is committed to shaping culture with Kingdom values. TJ is part of the community at Jubilee Church London.

Nicky and Pippa are the pioneers of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith running in churches of all denominations in 147 countries. Nicky has written several best-selling books including Why Jesus?, Questions of Life, and The Jesus Lifestyle. Having initially trained as a barrister, Nicky went on to be Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, a large central London church, for 17 years. Nicky and Pippa now work to support Alpha globally. They are also the authors of a daily Bible commentary called The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel which has over two million global subscribers.

Miles Toulmin is CEO of Alpha International. An Oxford graduate, he worked in consumer goods before studying theology and being ordained in 2007, serving seven years as Associate Vicar at HTB under Nicky Gumbel. In 2014, he moved to Kuala Lumpur with his wife Sarah and their three children to plant Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang as the Vicar and establish the Alpha Asia-Pacific Hub as Executive Director. He recently completed doctoral studies in church planting at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Abel Cheah and his wife Jacintha Tagal are the lead pastors of Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB) Church in Malaysia. Jacintha heads up Projects and Planting initiatives and previously worked in education as Head of Operations for St Paul’s Theological College Malaysia and for the Teach for Malaysia programme. Abel is the Vicar of HTBB and directs Leadership Development for the Alpha Asia Pacific Hub. He previously led operations for Alpha Asia Pacific, and has held positions for Alpha Malaysia and Teach for Malaysia. Abel and Jacintha have two sons.

Patricia Lau is Executive Director of Alpha Hong Kong and leads Alpha in the workplace globally. A University of Cambridge graduate, she has held senior roles in finance, most recently as Managing Director at a leading investment bank. Having personally encountered Christ through Alpha, Patricia is passionate about equipping and empowering believers to share the Gospel and helping others discover and live out their faith in both the workplace and everyday life.

Andy Crouch is Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. He is the author of five books, including The Life We’re Looking For, Strong and Weak, Playing God, and The Tech-Wise Family. Andy serves on the board of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and previously held senior editorial roles at Christianity Today. A former Campus Minister at Harvard, he studied at Cornell and Boston University and now lives in Pennsylvania with his family.

Archie and Sam Coates lead Holy Trinity Brompton together, combining church leadership with a deep commitment to social transformation. Archie previously served as Vicar of St Peter’s Brighton for 13 years, after studying Theology at Oxford and serving at HTB as Associate Vicar. Sam also leads HTB’s Social Transformation work, supporting marginalised communities across London in the areas of homelessness, prison ministry, women's ministry, and the displaced. Archie and Sam have four children.

Al Gordon leads SAINT, a thriving church on a mission to bring hope to the people of East London. He is the founder of RENAISSANCE, a global movement helping people encounter their creator, to equip the creative and empower the local church to become a cathedral of creativity. He is a trustee of Alpha International and is married to Olivia, an architect. Al is also the author of SPARK: Ignite Your God-Given Creativity.

John Cai was previously the regional CEO of several multinational insurance companies. Born and raised in China, he has worked in the insurance industry for more than 30 years. He came to Christ in 2002 and has served God in the workplace since. John is the author of Rise Shine. He is married to Carol and lives in Hong Kong.

Jack Driver-Szekely is a Lecturer and Tutor in Theology at St Mellitus College and a member of the clergy at Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB). His research and teaching centres on how Christian theology engages with culture, both historically and today, with a particular focus on Gen Z. He is married to Júlia and has two young boys.

Shaila Visser is National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President of Alpha International. Passionate about the next generation, she longs to see young people know Jesus personally. She co-produced the Alpha Film Series (2016) and Alpha Youth Film Series (2013, 2017), shaping resources that have impacted millions worldwide, and serves on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation. Shaila values diversity, hospitality, and mentoring future leaders. She lives in Vancouver with her husband and their two dogs.

Andrés and Kelly Spyker are senior pastors of MásVida Church, a movement with campuses across Mexico, the US, Spain, and Venezuela. They bring fresh, engaging teaching to weekly services and online audiences worldwide, while leading initiatives in worship, discipleship, and leadership development. Andrés authored Predicación al Siguiente Nivel (Next Level Preaching) and Kelly wrote Adorar a Uno, Inspirar a Todos (Worship One, Inspire All) ; they also co-authored Solo Quiero Que Sepas (I Just Want You to Know). Married for over 26 years, they are parents to three children.

Wahu Wanjiku is the Regional Youth Director for Alpha Africa, leading continental strategy to strengthen and grow youth engagement across Africa. She is the founder of God’s Girl Army, a global movement focused on prayer and discipling women. Wahu is passionate about building sustainable youth ministry ecosystems, equipping leaders, and fostering collaboration across nations and denominations. She is an author and speaker committed to shaping the future of youth leadership.

Omoyemi Akerele is Founder and Executive Director of Style House Files and Lagos Fashion Week, recently recognised with the 2025 Earthshot Prize for its pioneering sustainability work. She leads strategy and impact-driven initiatives across Africa, championing sustainable fashion and emerging designers, and positioning Lagos Fashion Week as a catalyst for creative growth, responsible production, and cultural influence. Through projects like Green Access and Woven Threads, she drives cross-sector collaboration and connects creatives to global markets, investment, and knowledge networks.

Darrell Johnson has been preaching Jesus and His gospel for over 55 years. Darrell has served churches in the United States, the Philippines, and Canada, and taught Preaching and Pastoral Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Regent College, and Carey College. He currently serves in several roles, including as a Bible Teacher for Alpha Canada, and is the author of 12 books. He and his wife Sharon, married for 54 years, have four adopted children and eleven grandchildren.

Rachel, married to Tim with five children, is Co-Lead Pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, which they planted in 2015. With a background in television and media, she previously served on HTB’s staff team. Passionate about empowering young women into leadership and inspiring families toward fostering and adoption, Rachel leads The Orchard ministry. She helps women love, follow, and serve Jesus through podcasts, retreats, and conferences, equipping them to live boldly in every season of life.

Ben Grizzle is Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Global Head of Distribution for Marquee, the firm’s digital platform for institutional clients. Ben has led five Alphas at the Goldman Sachs global headquarters and multiple Alphas globally. He also launched Alpha for Students at Harvard, where he graduated magna cum laude himself. Ben is a founding member of Church of the City NYC’s board, and lives in NYC with his wife and four children.

Steve Chao is a two-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker who has directed, hosted and produced award-winning documentaries for Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN, Al Jazeera and Amazon. He has interviewed world leaders and reported from conflict zones including Syria and Afghanistan. Steve now leads Signal Flare, a Kuala Lumpur-based production house creating stories for social change. His team has produced the Chinese Alpha Film, the Alpha Youth Series, and is currently filming the new Alpha Series.

Amy has been leading Trinity Church Nottingham since 2016 alongside her husband Jonny. She is ordained into the Church of England and spends much of her time being mum to her five young children. Amy founded The Orchard women's charity with her sister Rachel after feeling stirred to 'gather the women'. Together they host the popular The Orchard podcast, exploring the women in scripture. Amy’s life passion is leading people into the presence of Jesus where life is transformed and freedom released.

Fr. Simon Lobo, CC, is a Canadian Catholic priest and General Superior of the Companions of the Cross. Ordained in 2009, he has served in parish and campus ministry in Ottawa and Detroit, and later became Pastor of Saint Benedict Parish in Halifax under the mentorship of Fr. James Mallon. He is an author and speaker, known for his work on parish renewal and evangelisation, including Divine Renovation Apprentice and Preaching on Purpose.

Tim Mackie is Co-Founder and Chief Education Officer at BibleProject. His faith journey began through Skatechurch, inspiring him to study theology at Western Seminary and earn a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Formerly a pastor and seminary professor, Tim now helps people understand how the overall biblical story points to Jesus as a lead research scholar and writer at BibleProject. He lives in Portland with his wife, Jessica, and their two sons.

Farida Matthews is married to Jamie and works as a Curate at SAINT in East London. She is an actor and singer who also hosts her own podcast called Milk & Honey. Through her ministry as Priest and her creative endeavours, she is passionate about empowering the people of God to discover their identity in Christ and walk in the fullness of that reality.

Fr. Peter Wojcik is Pastor of Saint Clement Catholic Church in Chicago, leading a vibrant community of 4,900+ households. He co-founded Magnified Ministries, equipping parishes globally to engage Gen Z and young adults, and serves as Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago. Formerly he led the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Department of Parish Vitality and Mission and the Renew My Church initiative. Fr. Wojcik holds an M.Div., an MBA, is a certified hospital chaplain, and serves on the Alpha USA Board.

Rachael Wooldridge is Associate Vicar at Saint Paul's Hammersmith in London, where she oversees ministry with Gen Z, including The Fold and the Discipleship Year. She is currently completing a PhD in Theology at the University of Exeter. Rachael is married to Andy, also ordained in the Church of England, and together they have two young daughters.

Dan Blythe serves as the Global Youth Director for Alpha, collaborating with both young individuals and youth leaders to ignite inspiration, foster innovation, and provide unwavering support for Alpha's mission to spread the gospel among young people on a global scale. Dan is married to Charlie and they have two children.