'Stand Firm'
WELCOME!
Welcome to the official page for The Ministers' Appreciation Ball! We are thrilled to host our 13th annual dinner in partnership with LONDON CITY MISSION as Platinum Sponsor. Explore the details of the evening below, and don't miss out—ticket sales are now live! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 14th, 2025.
Date: Time: Venue The Evening includes:
Saturday 14th June 6:00pm - 11:30pm The Weatherill Suite Three Course Gala Dinner
Croydon Hilton Hotel, After-Dinner Speaker
101 Waddon Way, Award Ceremony Purley Way, Croydon, Live musical entertainment CR0, 4HH Certificate
Complimentary photo
Platinum Sponsor
LONDON CITY MISSION (LCM)
We are pleased to welcome London City Mission as our sole Platinum sponsor for the 13th annual Ministers' Appreciation Ball.
LCM shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
To find out more about LCM click on the blue About LCM icon below.
Host: Dr. Lisa Adjei
Dr. Lisa Adjei is the Head of Racial Justice at The London Diocese, where she leads initiatives aimed at fostering equity and understanding within the community. As the founder of The Sankofa, she brings together Christians dedicated to navigating the complexities of racial justice through a gospel perspective. Additionally, Dr. Adjei shares her insights as a presenter on TBN UK and as international speaker, inspiring audiences around the world.
After Dinner Speaker
Carl Knightly, Director of Church Partnerships, London City Mission
Carl leads external networking activity at London City Mission, engaging with senior church leaders, strategic Christian leaders, charities, parliamentarians and beyond, sharing the heart and vision of LCM. Prior to this Carl was the CEO of Faith in Later Life, which followed a role as Director of Engagement at Pilgrims’ Friend Society where Carl held a wide-ranging portfolio including marketing, communications, PR and stakeholder engagement.
Meet the Team
Entertainment
Vocal Artist
To be announced shortly
The musical artiste for the evening will be announced shortly.
SAXOPHONIST
The Rev Augustus Luke
The Rev'd Augustus Luke is the Senior Pastor at Carshalton Baptist Church in Surrey. Rev Luke has ministered around world and was a frequent minister at Morris Curello's Mission To London events at Earls Court.
SPOKEN WORD
Poetess Jess
Poetess Jess, is a multi-award-winning Christian spoken word artist and graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Drawing inspiration from the UK grime scene and preaching, Poetess Jess seamlessly blends elements of these influences into her poetry, resulting in a style that is truly distinctive. Her words carry a prophetic weight, as she fearlessly speaks truth and wisdom through her powerful verses. The fusion of her faith, life experiences, and artistic flair creates a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.
CHOIR
Twyford Church of England Secondary School Choir with Karen Gibson (Founder, The Kingdom Choir, OBE).
Karen Gibson, OBE has been working with The Twyford School Choir as part of the work she does with The Kingdom Choir Foundation. The aim of the choir is to inspire Creative Confidence in young people through the use of music.
Awards Sponsors
Join us in those who tirelessly serve our communities and create a positive impact. Our awards ceremony is dedicated to 'recognising and celebrating' the efforts of deserving recipients. We hope that by celebrating their achievements, we inspire them to continue their vital work. Below, you will find our award sponsors and a representative image from the organisations involved.
Outstanding Contribution to Mission
Image: Carl Knightly, Director of Church Partnerships, London City Mission
Sponsored by:
London City Mission
Outstanding Contribution To Overseas Mission.
Image: Donovan Palmer, CEO, Mission Aviation Fellowship
Sponsored by:
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Outstanding Contribution To Health & Wellbeing in African & Caribbean Communities
Image: Christina Shosanya, Director, Everyday Nutrition
Sponsored by:
EveryDay Nutrition
Everyday Nutrition
Outstanding Contribution to Justice Issues
Image: Christian Aid
Sponsored by:
Christian Aid
Tickets
Tickets for the 13th annual Ministers' Appreciation Ball are now available.
We look forward to you joining us on Saturday 14th June 2025.
Tickets available below: Top left: 2 tickets, Top right: 4 tickets,
Middle left: 6 tickets, Middle right: 8 tickets,
Bottom right: 10 tickets (A table).
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