Nua is a joint venture arising from the prayerful conspiring of a collective of friends representing a number of different churches and communities. e.g. Vineyard Ireland, Tobar, 24-7prayer Ireland

Leadership Team

Andrew Masters

**Lead Pastor of Lagan Valley Vineyard**

Alain Emerson

**Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Portadown**

Neil Alexander

**Lead Pastor of Centre 61 Ministries**

Planning and Administrative Team

Helen Blakey

Helen has been part of the volunteer team at NUA and loves the sense of family across the churches and seeing God at work in peoples’ lives. She is passionate about people growing in Jesus and living out God’s kingdom wherever they are. Helen is wife to Joel and mum to 2 delightful and energetic boys.

Youth & Kids Team

**Robbie Norton (Youth)**

After qualifying as a secondary school R.E teacher, Robbie assumed the role of Youth Pastor in Emmanuel Church and has been serving in this capacity for the past 3 years. When not immersed in youth programmes, prayer, or theology books, Robbie is playing football in the Irish League. Most importantly, he is married to Tara, and together they enjoy trips to the North Coast, strong coffee, and a good Netflix series.

**Christopher McNaught (Youth)**

*Chris McNaught is the Youth Pastor at Lagan Valley Vineyard Church. Chris is passionate about Jesus, and helping young people step fully into everything Jesus has in store for them.*

Dee Murphy

Dee Murphy is Kids Pastor at CFC Belfast. He brings experience of creativity, energy, and leadership to children’s ministry. Specialising in content creation, teaching, and multisite church leadership, Dee is passionate about helping children grow in their faith and transition smoothly into youth ministry. When he’s not crafting engaging lessons, creating church YouTube resources or wrangling puppets, you’ll find him enjoying family time, tinkering with cars, and enjoying life in the countryside.

Prayer Team

**Lauren Jackson**

Lauren is NI regional Coordinator for 24-7 Prayer Ireland. She is passionate about prayer being a living breathing way of life that we are each and all invited into! “I am so excited to gather together on a field and be part of the new thing we believe God is doing, in us and around us. In getting to lead the prayer team at NUA over the years we have seen an increase in hunger for prayer and encountering God.”

Worship Team

Our incredible worship team for NUA is led by a number of different churches from all over Ireland. This collective includes Lagan Valley Vineyard, Emmanuel, Central Belfast, Journey Church Lisburn, and Christian Fellowship Church.

We are really blessed to have this incredible group leading us in worship at NUA 2026.