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Living the Life you are Made for: Exploring Ephesians

27–31 October 2025 (Mon–Fri)

There is a purpose and plan for your life, shaped with you in mind by our loving Father, even if it doesn’t feel like it at times. Cathy and Mark are church leaders in Bristol, and regular teachers at events such as Spring Harvest. Their book Up and Alive explores Ephesians. Through their deep understanding of this letter, they will help us engage with themes that enable us to stand firm and live out our faith, whatever our circumstances and challenges may be.

Who's speaking?

Mark and Cathy Madavan

Mark and Cathy lead at Fishponds Baptist Church in Bristol where Mark is the Minister. They are both regular speakers at various events, conferences and festivals, including Spring Harvest, where Cathy is on the event Planning Group. Mark is registered blind, and they both share and teach with honesty, humour and insight about faith in every season and circumstance. Cathy is the author of a number of books including 'Digging for Diamonds' and 'Irrepressible', and recently Mark and Cathy have written their first book together - 'Up and Alive; Living the life we are made for'.

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What to expect

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