Tim previously worked as Director of a schools work charity in Colchester that was a pioneer of prayer spaces in secondary schools, and also delivered or supported chaplaincy in nearly all of the schools and colleges of the city. He was a founder member of the Prayer Spaces in Schools national team and is now the GB Team Leader.

Naomi joins us with over ten years’ experience of working with children in churches, Christian festivals and in local schools. She is passionate about children growing up knowing who they are, knowing who God is and how they can have a real living relationship with him right now. Naomi is responsible for coordination and communications for Prayer Spaces in Schools for the GB team.

Ali lives in Wigan and has a background in primary education. She is currently an independent consultant supporting Church schools to flourish. Ali is particularly interested in thinking about how prayer spaces in schools can support the long term spiritual development of pupils and adults. She is passionate about supporting schools and churches to work together to bring about transformation to their communities in the name of Jesus. Ali has experience setting up prayer spaces in both primary and secondary settings and would love to hear from you if you are thinking about cultivating a prayer space in a school in the north west. 

Leah is the director of a Christian Schools’ work Charity which helps to support the spiritual wellbeing of the schools in Northamptonshire. They currently run Transitions Prayer Spaces, throughout June for Year Six Students.

Leah has a strong desire to provide a place where children and young people can have the opportunity to engage in prayer – encountering God, and sharing the togetherness that Prayer Spaces can provide. Leah is looking to be a solid support for those wanting to do the same in their local school.

Harriet is the Director of SparkFish, a Christian schools work charity in Surrey working with Primary, Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges. Harriet previously worked for Surrey County Council as a Youth Worker and has been a Youth and Childrens Worker for a number of different churches and Christian organisations prior to that. Harriet is married to Simon and has two children!

Emma lives in Northern Ireland with her husband Matthew and her 2 boys Ellis and Zane. She has been involved in youth and aspects of children’s ministry for the last 8 years and has recently joined the Prayer Spaces In Schools team. As well as her heart for children and young people, she is passionate about creativity and prayer, and is excited to bring all these things together in her new role. 

Emma Thompson is wife to Pete and mummy to Micah and Selah. Originally from England, she has spent the last 10 years doing a bunch of youth work related activity and now works with 24-7 Prayer Ireland co-ordinating Prayer Spaces in Schools.

Phil lives on the North-East coast of England with his family (one wife, three daughters and two dogs). Phil trained and worked in a wide range of Youth & Community settings before serving as 24-7 Prayer’s UK director for 7 years. He’s now the International Director for Prayer Spaces in Schools, he writes for 24-7’s Lectio365 and Lectio for Families apps, 

and is part of 247 Prayer’s international oversight team.