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Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength: creatively engaging with the Bible and Holy Spirit

19–23 January 2026 (Mon–Fri)

The bible, prayer and worship come alive when our hearts and minds are softened and can see properly. Creativity is often the way to see things differently, which is why the bible is full of prophecy, poetry, parables, actions, and stories. This series of talks will include dramatic, artistic, and musical influences – for those who consider themselves as creatives, and also for those who don’t – for anyone who would like to open their eyes in new ways to the bible text and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Who's speaking?

Martin Young

Martin Young has been leading and planting churches for over 30 years, with ministry emphases on community engagement, global mission, leadership development, and the arts. He is now working with creatives and artists, churches and leaders, communicating the bible in imaginative ways, and running projects that engage people with the creativity of the Kingdom of Heaven. Martin is chair of Essential Christian overseeing Spring Harvest, chair of missions and church planting organisation, Bless and a director of India-based DFN- UK. He consults with various global orgs particularly in Russia, Romania, France and India.

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What to expect

Wondering what it will be like to stay at Lee Abbey for a retreat or a holiday?

You will receive a warm welcome from our international Community, a beautiful and spacious home to stay in, delicious meals prepared and served for you, a well resourced library, quiet spaces to relax in, lawn games to play, 288 acres of our estate to explore, the wild north Devon coastline and the South West coastal path (literally on our doorstep), and our own beach.

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