Meet our Speakers
We are really pleased to have 4 super speakers lined up to share with us at Arura 2024! Read on to find out more about them.
Evening Celebration: Nathan Richards
Myton Church, Leamington Spa
Nathan grew up in a Christian home and is hugely grateful to his parents for teaching him about Jesus from an early age. Whilst on holiday in the Lake District, aged 7, he committed his life to following Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Nathan moved to London to study the Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music, later working for a central London church where he met his wife, Charlotte. They now have three energetic children.
Did you know… Leamington Spa is officially called “Royal Leamington Spa” after the town was granted its ‘Royal’ status in 1838 by Queen Victoria!
Area 1: Stevie Walls
Castlereagh Community Church, Belfast
Stevie is married to Claire and they have two children, Reuben (age 11) and Naomi (age 8). Stevie lives in East Belfast and is part of the church family at Castlereagh Community Church.
Stevie works locally with the church, reaching out to families in the area. He also works with Bible Educational Services, having wonderful opportunities to train and develop children and youth workers across the world as they use Bibletime lessons.
Did you know… Bible Educational Services works with partners in over 65 different countries!
Area 2: Alex Richardson
Sloan Street Presbyterian, Lisburn
Alex is married to Rachael, and they have a 2 year old daughter called Ruby. Alex lives in Portadown and is currently training for Presbyterian ministry at Union Theological College, Belfast. Alex is the assistant minister at Sloan Street Presbyterian in Lisburn. .
Did you know… Sloan Street Presbyterian was founded in 1860!
Area 3: Ross Mungavin
Blackstaff Mission Area, Belfast
Ross is married to Emma and they have three boys (Ben, Alex, and Tom). Ross lives in South Belfast and is the Associate Minister of the Blackstaff Mission Area - that’s a group of three Church of Ireland churches in inner south Belfast who are reaching out to their communities with the good news of Jesus.
Did you know… the Blackstaff Mission Area covers the Sandy Row, Donegall Pass, and the Village areas of Belfast!
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”
We’ll be sharing a bit more about the theme for Arura later in the week…