MEET THE TEAM

Daniel & Laura Harman

Daniel and Laura oversee the Gateway People movement and co-lead City Life Church Portsmouth. They have been married since 2005 and have three beautiful children: Talia [14], Sophie [9] and River [0]. Daniel is a second-generation pastor and has been involved in leadership since 1999. He is a passionate, faith-filled visionary leader with a big heart for God and people. Laura has a very down-to-earth and authentic style of ministry. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, going to the beach, eating out, cooking and travel.

For more information about the Harman’s visit DanielPaulHarman.com

Sean Blackman

Sean and his wife Cheryl lead Freedom Church in Gosport.  They have two grown up daughters, two sons-in-law, two foster children and two grandchildren.  Sean is a gifted communicator and is passionate about serving his local community.  In his spare time enjoys reading, cycling and politics. 

Freddie Brookes

Freddie leads Rivers Ministries based in Eastbourne.  He is married to Jane and together they have two grown up children.  Freddie was the previous pastor of City Life Church in Portsmouth.  He is a gifted teacher of the word and has a passion for healing.  In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, walking his dog and reading about revival.  

Esther Lombardi

Esther shares her time between Hollywood, USA and Portsmouth, England. She serves as an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood as well as a missionary through City Life Church Portsmouth. Esther has been visiting Portsmouth since 2011 and has a background in education. She is a very compassionate and caring individual with a clear prophetic and evangelistic call upon her life.

ALUN & DONNA LEPPITT

Alun and Donna lead The Stirring and also serve as the European Directors for Global Awakening with Dr Randy Clarke. They have a passion for pursuing the presence of God and seeing God’s healing power released. They pastored Bridge Church in Southampton for over 20 years and now have an international traveling ministry.

christine larkin

Christine has ministered for many years in her speaking and prophetic ministry, as part of Graham Cooke’s prophetic team. She oversees Restoration House and also serves on the British Isles Council of Prophets. Her background in management consultancy and education has been a great resource to her ministry. Visit Christine’s website here for more info.

andy economides

Andy is a passionate evangelist, inspirational author and director of Soteria Trust. He has a great love for the nation of Nigeria where he has launched several schools. Andy has a very down to earth, practical and heart warming approach to ministry. In his younger years he was used to lead well known evangelist J John to the Lord. Andy lives in Hampshire and loves Greek and Italian food.

SIMON ORTON

Simon is a prophetic theologian, insightful teacher and watchman on the walls based in Southampton. Passionate about the Kingdom of God and seeing unity in the Body of Christ. Simon previous pastored Kings Church for almost 20 years before moving into more itinerant ministry after experiencing bereavement. He is husband to Sharon, father of two, has one grandson and is an avid supporter of Aston Villa.