Welcome and Introduction to Stronger 2021

After 18 years of working with the local church Matt has both breadth and depth of experience in leading teams, developing strategy, communicating vision, mobilising leaders and working in partnership with community-wide organisations. As an ENFJ he recharges around others, is a good listener and enjoys connecting with new people. He am focussed and disciplined and relish innovation and unlocking growth.

Claire is an experienced Social Media Consultant and strategist, based in Cambridge. She specialises in helping businesses succeed on social media using savvy strategy, personal branding & training for business leaders.

Geraint Harries is a Technical Manager at Lancaster University as well as serving on his village church’s PCC. He has a talent for technology and digital communication and a passion for sharing it with the church. Last year Geraint’s church, St John’s Ellel, made national news for their innovative approach to using social media for evangelism. As well as serving in his local parish, Geraint also often guest writes blogs for the Church of England Digital Labs team.

A multifaceted passionate young business woman, she works with local businesses, groups & organisation to use social media to raise their brand awareness by getting their voice heard online. She is now establishing herself in the Plymouth as a Digital Creative Content Strategist & work with many local organisations. She works as a Digital Missioner for St Jude's Church in Plymouth, a new role to the church team, using social media for outreach but also to create a research project to build a template for other churches to use.

Currently Curate at St Mary's Church Bletchley and Podcast Host of Church Plant Chat.

Carla is the event programme coordinator for Stronger Network. Based in London, she has a passion for young people and enjoys sport (when allowed!)

Worship pastor, freelance graphic designer and publisher, and part-time Comms assistant with the Diocese of Portsmouth. Hosts Worship Leader Conversations on Instagram @mattjlockwood73 and runs @631Worship online community for worship teams.

I'm an energetic people person who is passionate about God, Community and Design.