speakers
shine2008
london | 18-19 october
John Kirkby founded Christians Against Poverty as a response to the tremendous poverty he saw in his home city of Bradford. As a Christian, he believed God was calling him to use the skills gained through 17 years experience in the consumer finance industry to reach out to people suffering under the burden of debt.
It was in June 1996 that John believed God was calling him to sacrifice a lucrative career in the finance industry to start CAP. Armed with just a few pounds and a desire to use his financial knowledge to help the poor in his home town of Bradford, John set off on the incredible journey of CAP. Over the last ten years John has overseen the growth and organisational development of the charity as well as pioneering the work in Australia and
New Zealand.
John says, “I am overwhelmed by what God has done. To see thousands of lives changed every year is truly wonderful. I do believe that God has given us a 21st Century answer to one of the most pressing social needs within society today. Jesus met peoples’ needs with love, compassion and practical help. Our desire is to simply do the same and watch the miracles unfold.”
jonathan aitken
Jonathan Aitken, a former MP and cabinet minister, is the author of nine books including his award winning biography of President Richard Nixon. His recent titles include Pride and Perjury, Psalms for People under Pressure, Prayers for People under Pressure, Charles W. Colson: A Life Redeemed and Heroes and Contemporaries.
Jonathan is also the Honorary President of Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Martin Ssempa has spent nearly two decades on the frontline of Uganda’s highly touted successful AIDS prevention response. From the early days of writing and presenting a community drama in the first nationwide AIDS prevention campaign, to his current roles as pastor, counsellor and consultant to the government of Uganda, Mr. Ssempa has been a key player in the development and execution of national policy to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Martin lives in Kampala, Uganda, with his wife, Tracey, and four children. Despite his widespread responsibilities as a father, motivational speaker, pastor, counsellor and community leader, Mr. Ssempa travels regularly to the United States and abroad to inspire community leaders, activists, educators, parents and youth about Global AIDS prevention through abstinence and monogamy.
kevin york
Kevin York is the Executive Director of Every Nation Churches.
Kevin began his ministry in 1984 when he served as the associate pastor of Mid-Cities Community Church in Midland, Texas. Since that time, he has planted and pastored a church in Abilene, Texas, served as senior pastor of Mid-Cities, and has assisted in planting churches in Texas, New Mexico, and Florida. In early 2006, he became the Executive Director of Every Nation Churches, where he serves to assist our Every Nation member churches in reaching their cities and nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Please note due to ministry commitments Pastor Rice will no longer be speaking at SHINE.