Ollie Ward, BA (Hons), MA

Ollie has always been captivated by the life, creativity, and humanity in both the arts and theology; he will share this passion with anyone willing to listen. In 2009 this led him to study at Regents to further explore Theology and Performing Arts, gaining a BA (Hons). He went on to complete an MA in Contemporary Theatre Practices at the University of Worcester whilst working with a number of professional Christian theatre companies across the UK. He has also led youth theatres and community outreach projects for the University of Worcester, and various churches and charities. He’s currently the volunteer youth leader at St Paul's Church in Worcester, serves with Limitless and works closely with 4Front Theatre as one of their trustees. His life’s aim is to make at least one person laugh every day. His research interests are in practical theology, anthropology, contemporary culture and it's impact on discipleship; and in contemporary performance and theatre that has a social impact.

Youth Track Course Leader and Performing Arts Track tutor

Ollie has always been captivated by the life, creativity, and humanity in both the arts and theology; he will share this passion with anyone willing to listen. In 2009 this led him to study at Regents to further explore Theology and Performing Arts, gaining a BA (Hons). He went on to complete an MA in Contemporary Theatre Practices at the University of Worcester whilst working with a number of professional Christian theatre companies across the UK. He has also led youth theatres and community outreach projects for the University of Worcester, and various churches and charities. He’s currently the volunteer youth leader at St Paul’s Church in Worcester, serves with Limitless and works closely with 4Front Theatre as one of their trustees. His life’s aim is to make at least one person laugh every day. His research interests are in practical theology, anthropology, contemporary culture and it’s impact on discipleship; and in contemporary performance and theatre that has a social impact.

Rev. Tim Alford

Tim Alford is the National Director of Limitless, the youth and children’s movement of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the UK and Ireland, and a volunteer youth leader at The Source Church in Malvern. He is also a Youth Ministry Specialist Lecturer. His passion is to equip leaders, and communicate the gospel. He has spoken at numerous conferences, churches, schools and events all over the world. His research interests include youth culture, leadership, youth and children’s leadership, and Pentecostal worship and ministry with young people. He is an enthusiastic if average runner, and a frustrated supporter of Arsenal. Tim lives in Malvern with his wife Jen, and two kids, Tobijah and Aria.

Specialist Youth Track Lecturer

Tim Alford is the National Director of Limitless, the youth and children’s movement of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the UK and Ireland, and a volunteer youth leader at The Source Church in Malvern. He is also a Youth Ministry Specialist Lecturer. His passion is to equip leaders, and communicate the gospel. He has spoken at numerous conferences, churches, schools and events all over the world. His research interests include youth culture, leadership, youth and children’s leadership, and Pentecostal worship and ministry with young people. He is an enthusiastic if average runner, and a frustrated supporter of Arsenal. Tim lives in Malvern with his wife Jen, and two kids, Tobijah and Aria.