Jonny Lee
Senior Pastor at Renewal in Solihull, Jonny has a passion to see the gospel change people’s lives and to equip leaders to do the same. Jonny loves the local church and believes it can make a big impact on our community.
Julius Esunge
Julius Esunge and his wife Eunice grew up in Cameroon, and now live in Virginia with their three children - Timothy, Lydia and Elizabeth. The Esunges are co-vocational ministers of the gospel with associates and mentees in several countries and facets of ministry. They lead a dynamic mission and church planting ministry into parts of Africa with a passion to evangelise the lost, equip gospel ministers and empower orphans and widows.
Julius is also the apostolic leader of Hope Network, and is a professor and chair of mathematics. He is a noted conference speaker and kingdom strategist.
Paul Benger
Paul is married to Jeannie and together they are the Lead Pastors of IKON Church, a church they started in 1987 that currently has 5 campuses. Paul is the Ground Level Team Leader and His passion is to “build relevant contemporary churches and inspire a generation to do the same”. Paul obsesses over the question “who’s next?” His hobbies include golf, reading and vinyl records.
Derek Smith
Derek is the Senior Pastor of Kings Church, alongside his wife, Georgina. Together, they have dedicated their lives to building a vibrant, Spirit-filled community that reaches people with the love of Christ and empowers believers to grow in faith and service.
In addition to his role at Kings Church, Derek is a respected member of the National Leadership Team for the Assemblies of God (AOG), where he serves as the Church Health Lead. Providing guidance and resources to strengthen churches across the nation, equipping them to thrive and fulfill their mission effectively. Derek is also honored to serve on the World Health Commission for the Assemblies of God.
Chantel Norman
Ps. Chantel loves people and desires to see them fulfill their God-given potential. She is passionate about building the local church and alongside her husband, Jon, pioneered Soul Church in Norwich, England in 2014.
An anointed worship leader and speaker, Ps Chantel shares her powerful testimony across the globe. Her story of growing up in Los Angeles, amongst gang life and overcoming sexual abuse and emotional trauma continues to bring hope to many.
Ps Chantel studied at Bible college in Sydney, Australia where she met her husband, Jon. They moved to Cape Town, South Africa to help pioneer Hillsong Africa. Ps. Chantel and Jon now live in Norwich, England with their two young children. The story of Soul Church is just one of the many miracles that Ps. Chantel tells of God’s unfailing goodness and faithfulness.
Debbie Benger
Debbie is a passionate speaker who has a heart for raising faith and challenging expectations as she shares Gods word.
With her Husband Nathan, Debbie is the Campus Pastor at IKON Church Chesterfield and leads their multi-campus women's ministry, Imagine.
She is dedicated to playing her part in building Gods Church, empowering women to flourish and equipping the next generation to step into their calling.
When Debbie isn't at church you'll find her at home with Nathan and their 3 sons, working for the NHS or relaxing on a spa day!
Steve & Rachel Mawston
Steve and Rachel are passionate about building the church and helping people grow. They have been in ministry for over 30 years, including 15 years pastoring together in Australia. Married for 31 years, they live in the Norfolk countryside with their daughters, Melody and Mercy, who are also involved in ministry.
They are part of the leadership team at Soul Church in Norwich (UK) with lifelong friends Pastors Jon and Chantel Norman and also love serving churches worldwide through preaching, coaching, and leadership training. Rachel empowers women to pursue their calling and has authored Find Your Voice and Soul Time (co-written with Melody). Find out more at www.steveandrachel.co.uk
Josh Baldwin
Bethel Music's Josh Baldwin will be joining us for Worship on Sunday Evening in the Big Top and for our Special Late Night Worship Encounter Session.
Awaken Worship Team - Led by Dave Bell
Dave leads a dynamic team of musicians and vocalists from across the Ground Level Network, with a passion for song-writing and desire to see God stir hearts and minds to worship Dave also carries an anointing for healing and brings this into our times of worship together.
