Are you heading to Spring Harvest this year?
If you’re between 11-18 years old and you’re coming along, we want to find the next generation of preachers and speakers – and it could be YOU!
• Record your talk on a phone and send it by WhatsApp to 07882 789805. (Ask permission from the owner of the phone, we’ll use this number to continue to communicate.)
• Don’t forget to include your name, age, email address, the town where you live and whether you are going to Skegness or Minehead, with the video.
The deadline is 10 March 2025. Thank you for taking part. We hope you enjoy it.
We love investing in young people and are pleased to announce we will be running the 2025 Youth Preaching Prize, in association with Spring Harvest. Anyone who is coming to Spring Harvest this year and is aged 11-18 can apply. We are seeking to encourage young people from a broad range of lived experiences to apply, particularly if they haven’t had the opportunity to speak publicly before.
It’s simple. Prepare a short talk to fit the brief. Film it on a phone. Send it to us by March 10th 2025.
“It’s so hard to choose between a fantastic bunch of young people. They fill me with confidence for the future.” Rev Dr Cris Rogers
What’s the prize?
The winner will get the chance to speak at the final Friday morning celebrations in Skegness and Minehead, after receiving expert coaching from some amazing leaders like Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, Rev Dr Cris Rogers, and others. The winner in each location will also receive a prize of £125 and a book bundle. The runner up will receive £50 and a book bundle.
Your challenge:
The theme is based on Isaiah 6:1-8: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”
We want YOU to create a message around the words “Here I am, send me.”
Think about these questions to inspire your talk:
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What does it mean to be sent by God?
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How does God equip us for the journey?
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What could it look like for everyone to step into God’s story?
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What role does the Holy Spirit play in all of this?
How to enter:
It’s simple! Prepare a short talk (make sure it fits the brief), film it on your phone, and send it to us by March 10, 2025. Once you are happy with your talk, send it by WhatsApp to 07882 789805
We’re looking for a wide range of voices, especially if you’ve never spoken publicly before. Don’t worry if you’re new to this – we want to hear from YOU!
Why should you enter?
This is your chance to challenge, encourage, and inspire others as you step up to be part of God’s greater story.
Last year’s entries blew us away, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve got!
Here are some pictures of last years event:
