Gram Seed is an ex-football hooligan, burglar, thief and former alcoholic who spent much of his adulthood in prison and living rough.  However, Christians who had befriended him on the streets prayed for him and he was miraculously healed from both his illnesses and his addictions. Gram now runs Sowing Seeds Ministries, aimed at taking God’s message of love to prisoners and ex-offenders. He lives in Stockton-on-Tees with his wife, Natasha and sons Caleb and Boaz.

Nigel Tween has been leading, building and equipping Elim Churches for the past 30 years. He has led churches in Islington, Scarborough, Halesowen and the Birmingham Christian Centre, a church that grew to over 800 people from more than 40 nations. In November 2004 Nigel was appointed Director of Training for Elim and Principal of Regents Theological College.  Nigel has been married to Rachel for thirty years. They have three daughters and one grandson, George.

Andy Hawthorne is a British evangelist, author and founder of The Message Trust.  Working for nearly 20 years with young people in the Manchester area, his initiatives have been particularly directed at those who are traditionally hard to reach, in prison or from disadvantaged communities.  In recognition for his services to young people, he was awarded the OBE in 2011.  Andy is married to Michele and together they have two children, Sam and Beth.

Carl Beech became a follower of Jesus at the age of 18. Having had a burning ambition to join the armed forces, he distinctly heard God call him to fight a different sort of battle. After studying a degree in engineering he worked variously as a financial consultant, church planter, youth worker, and senior pastor of a large multi-congregational church. He now heads up CVM, a national movement focused on introducing men to Jesus.  He has been married to Karen for 16 years and has two daughters.