Welcome to fRESH fOCUS

In August 1973, while serving as Math Lecturer at The University of Lagos, W.F. Kumuyi started a Bible study group with 15 university students who had come to him requesting training in the Scriptures. By the early 1980’s that small group had grown to several thousand, at which time Deeper Life Bible Church was formally established.

By 1988 the congregation had grown to 50,000, and now numbers over 1,000,000 members in Nigeria alone and thousands more around the world, making it the third largest Christian church in the world. Dr. Johan Combrinck reports at that time that the Deeper Life Bible Church not only has an attendance of 120,000 every Sunday, but has planted 500 churches in Lagos, 5,000 in the rest of Nigeria (with an independent estimate of more than 800,000 members in Nigeria alone), and 3,000 elsewhere (with missionaries to 40 countries of Africa) as the movement missionary contribution. (Source: AFNET).

Jill was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.

In 1958, she met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.

Apostle Alfred T.B Williams, an apostle of faith, called by God, a land surveyor by training with over 30 years experience in the construction industry, started his ministry in 1986 with salvation, healings and the Holy Ghost baptism attesting to his call. Apostle Alfred T.B William is the General Overseer of Christ Faith Tabernacle, Old Kent Road, New Cross, London. Apostle Williams church seats over 300 people at a time, he holds 3 services every Sunday. His work started in Olivet Deptford Baptist Church, London, where he later became the assistant Minister in1986-1988 under the leadership of Pastor Don Bishop. In this church, God used Apostle Alfred Williams mightily as people were getting saved, healed and baptised in the Holy Ghost.

Mathematician and theologian, established the Ichthus Christian Fellowship. He is chairman of the council for the Evangelical Alliance and honorary vice president of Tearfund. Roger was one of the founders of March for Jesus, and was on the board of the AD2000 Movement and the council of the Evangelical Missionary Alliance for many years. He has been involved with the Evangelical Alliance since the early 1970s as a member of Council and has served on a number of EA committees. Roger has written many papers and booklets on a variety of topics. He is also the author of several books.

Peter became a Christian aged seven and began his broadcasting career with Metro Radio, before reading Theology at Oxford University and training for the Baptist Ministry. He was soon handed the post of Associate Minister at Avenue Baptist Church in Southend-on-Sea and began freelance presenting at Essex Radio, before become the station’s Religious and Community Affairs Manager. Peter then worked with a Harlow community group to develop a local licence bid that resulted in the launch of ten17 FM. He was put in charge of Radio Development for the Essex Radio Group and prepared a licence application for Vibe FM in East Anglia. Peter was made Managing Director of Premier in 1996 and then Chief Executive in 2004. He is married to Karen, has two sons, and enjoys reading, following Newcastle United FC and sleeping!

While most budding songwriters dream of their first composition becoming a global success, it usually remains a dream. For Dave Bilbrough, 'Abba Father' became a giant step into international music-writing recognition. Now, after over two decades in full-time Christian ministry and numerous albums later, he is recognised as one of Britain's foremost worship leaders and songwriters.

With a wide appeal that spans all Christian denominations and networks, songs such as 'All hail the Lamb', 'I am a new creation', 'Sound the trumpet', 'How wonderful' and 'Let there be love' have become a staple part of many a church's repertoire. Drawing on folk roots and world music influences, Dave is in demand as troubadour and worship leader. His ministry brings an emphasis on the grace and faithfulness of God, uninhibited praise and reconciliation. As well as leading celebrations all across the UK, Dave's travels have taken him to the USA, throughout Europe, Malaysia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Singapore, India, Kenya, and Australia. Dave has made several appearances on national TV and radio.